Aïcha Ben Ahmed Biography: Net Worth, Movies, Age, Height, TV Shows, Career, Spouse

Aïcha Ben Ahmed, professionally known as Aïcha Ben Ahmed, is a Tunisian actress whose luminous screen presence and fearless choice of roles have made her one of the most sought-after talents in Arab cinema and television.

From her breakout as the defiant Zaineb in Narcissus to leading Netflix’s first Tunisian original series Finding Ola alongside Hend Sabry, she has bridged Tunisian authenticity with pan-Arab stardom.

Profile

• Full Name: Aïcha Ben Ahmed
• Stage Name: Aïcha Ben Ahmed
• Born: 7, February 1989
• Age: 36 years old
• Birthplace: Tunis, Tunisia
• Nationality: Tunisian
• Occupation: Actress
• Height: Unknown
• Parents: Mr. Ben Ahmed and Mrs. Ben Ahmed
• Siblings: Unknown
• Spouse: Unknown
• Children: None
• Relationship: Not married
• Net Worth: $3 million

Early Life and Education

Aïcha Ben Ahmed was born on February 7, 1989, in Tunis, Tunisia, to a Tunisair captain and a homemaker whose name she keeps private.

Raised in a middle-class family that valued the arts, she trained as a teenager with the Sihem Belkhodja contemporary dance troupe.

After secondary school, she earned a degree in graphic arts and advertising from the École d’Art et de Décoration de Tunis.

During a university theatre workshop, a casting director discovered her, leading her transition from design student to actress. She is Tunisian, and her religious affiliation is unknown.

Career

Aïcha Ben Ahmed began her career in 2014 with small television roles in Tunisian series L’Maktoub and Warda w Kteb, but her film debut in Sonia Chamkhi’s Narcissus (2015) as the rebellious Zaineb opposite Lotfi Abdelli instantly marked her as a talent to watch.

The role earned her the Best Actress award at the Manama Film Festival and opened doors to Egyptian productions. She quickly followed with the controversial drama Zizou (2016), the romantic comedy Bonne année (2017), and the social thriller When the Wolf Is Not There (2018), showcasing her range across genres.

Her Egyptian breakthrough came with the blockbuster series Qabeel (2019) opposite Mohamed Farrag, followed by the record-breaking Ramadan hit El Nehaya (2020) with Youssef El Sherif—one of the most-watched Arab series of the year.

In 2022 she joined Hend Sabry in Netflix’s Finding Ola, playing the free-spirited best friend Salma, introducing her to global audiences.

That same year she starred in the Lebanese-Tunisian co-production Costa Brava, Tunisia and the psychological drama Harga, sweeping Best Actress honors at the Cairo Arab Film Festival and Carthage Film Days.

Aïcha Ben Ahmed dominates both Tunisian independent cinema and Egyptian mainstream television, with back-to-back Ramadan leads in Bghit Nkon M3ak (2023), Safaar (2024), and the highly anticipated El Ghazala (2025).

She serves as a L’Oréal Paris ambassador for the Maghreb and uses her platform to advocate for women’s education and mental health awareness. Her upcoming slate includes a French-Tunisian thriller and a second Netflix original, cementing her status as the new face of pan-Arab storytelling.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @aichabenahmed
• Facebook Handle: Aïcha Ben Ahmed

Personal Life

Aïcha Ben Ahmed keeps her romantic life entirely private, repeatedly stating in interviews that she prefers to let her work speak for itself.

Despite persistent media speculation linking her to co-stars, she has never confirmed any relationship and describes herself as happily single, focusing on career and family.

She remains extremely close to her parents, often crediting her father’s discipline and her mother’s creativity for her success.

Filmography

• Narcissus (2015)
• Zizou (2016)
• Bonne année (2017)
• When the Wolf Is Not There (2018)
• Harga (2021)
• Costa Brava, Tunisia (2022)

Television

• L’Maktoub (2014)
• Qabeel (2019)
• El Nehaya (2020)
• Finding Ola (2022)
• Bghit Nkon M3ak (2023)
• Safaar (2024)
• El Ghazala (2025)

Net Worth

Aïcha Ben Ahmed has an estimated net worth of $3 million. Her primary income streams include top-tier Egyptian Ramadan series contracts, Netflix international fees, L’Oréal Paris ambassador deals across North Africa, and brand partnerships with luxury labels in Tunisia and Lebanon. Additional revenue comes from film festival awards, magazine covers, and selective theatre returns.