Deema Bayyaa Biography: Children, Wife, Age, Height, Movies, Net Worth, Education, Nationality

Deema Hazem Bayyaa, professionally known as Deema Bayyaa, is a Syrian actress and entrepreneur whose luminous screen presence and entrepreneurial flair have made her one of the most followed Arab celebrities of her generation.

Born into a legendary acting dynasty, she carved her own path from teenage ingénue roles to powerhouse leads in pan-Arab dramas like Al-Nadam and Wadi Al-Misk, while building a thriving luxury perfume and fashion empire that reflects her signature elegance.

Profile

• Full Name: Deema Hazem Bayyaa
• Stage Name: Deema Bayyaa
• Born: 3, December 1978
• Age: 46 years old
• Birthplace: Damascus, Syria
• Nationality: Syrian
• Occupation: Actress, and Entrepreneur
• Height: 1.63m
• Parents: Hazem Bayyaa, and Maha Al Masri
• Siblings: Unknown
• Spouse: Taim Hassan (m. 2002–2012), Ahmad Al-Helo (m. 2015)
• Children: Fahd Hassan, Ward Hassan
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $5 million

Early Life and Education

Deema Hazem Bayyaa was born on December 3, 1978, in Damascus, Syria. Her father, cinematographer Hazem Bayyaa, and mother, actress Maha Al Masri, introduced her to film sets early on, with her aunt Salma Al-Masri also part of the family’s artistic legacy.

She has no publicly known siblings. Deema holds a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature but developed her skills through hands-on experience on professional shoots, mastering classical Arabic and emotional expression. She is of Syrian descent and practices Islam.

Career

Deema Bayyaa made her television debut at 16 in the 1994 series Al-Jawarih, instantly winning hearts with her wide-eyed intensity opposite veteran stars.

She balanced teen roles with studies through the late 1990s, then exploded into leading-lady territory with Ayam Shamiya (2000) and the romantic hit Spotlight (2001–2005), earning her first Best Young Actress awards.

By the late 2000s she was headlining joint Syrian-Egyptian productions like Bab Al-Hara Season 5 and Liqaa (2010), showcasing maturity beyond her years.

The 2010s marked her golden era: unforgettable performances as the vengeful Sakna in Al-Nadam (2021–2022), the glamorous socialite in Wadi Al-Misk (2023), and the layered matriarch in El Nar Bel Nar (2023) swept every major Arab award while topping Ramadan ratings.

Parallel to acting, she launched Deema Bayyaa Perfumes in 2016—a luxury niche line that now includes couture abayas and candles—turning her into a regional style icon with boutiques in Dubai and Riyadh.

Deema Bayyaa continues to dominate screens with the psychological thriller Baroness (2024) and the family epic Nasr Al-Sa’oud (2025), while expanding her fragrance empire with the bestselling “Ward” scent dedicated to her daughter.

Her 1.8 million Instagram followers track every red-carpet look and sold-out collection, cementing her rare dual status as both dramatic force and business mogul.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @deemabayyaa
• Facebook Handle: Deema Bayyaa

Personal Life

Deema Hazem Bayyaa married childhood friend and co-star Taim Hassan in 2002; the high-profile union produced son Fahd and daughter Ward, before ending in amicable divorce in 2012.

In 2015 she wed Moroccan entrepreneur Ahmad Al-Helo in a lavish Dubai ceremony, finding lasting partnership and relocating the family between Beirut and the UAE.

Filmography

• Al-Jawarih (1994)

• Ayam Shamiya (2000)

• Spotlight (2001–2005)

• Bab Al-Hara Season 5 (2010)

• Al-Nadam (2021–2022)

• Wadi Al-Misk (2023)

• El Nar Bel Nar (2023)
• Baroness (2024)
• Nasr Al-Sa’oud (2025)

Net Worth

Deema Hazem Bayyaa commands an estimated net worth of $5 million. This fortune flows from two decades of leading-lady salaries in flagship Syrian-Egyptian dramas, perpetual royalties from Spotlight and Al-Nadam reruns, and explosive growth of Deema Bayyaa Perfumes—now a seven-figure luxury brand with flagship stores and celebrity clientele across the Gulf.