Yasmin Mohamed Abdel Aziz, also known as Yasmin Abdelaziz, is a talented actress known for her versatile roles in Egyptian cinema and television, excelling in comedy, drama, and action genres.

Starting her career in commercials as a teenager, she has become one of the most popular and highest-paid stars in the Arab world, with a strong fan base and consistent success in major productions.

Quick Facts

• Full Name: Yasmin Mohamed Abdel Aziz
• Stage Name: Yasmin Abdelaziz
• Born: January 16, 1980
• Age: 46 years old
• Birthplace: Cairo, Egypt
• Nationality: Egyptian
• Ethnicity: Egyptian
• Occupation: Actress
• Height: 5’8″ (1.73 m)
• Religion: Islam
• Parents: Mohamed Abdel Aziz
• Siblings: Wael Abdel Aziz
• Spouse: Mohamed Nabil Halawa (married 2001–2018); Ahmed El-Awady (married 2019–2024)
• Children: Yasmin Halawa (daughter), Seif El-Din Halawa (son)
• Relationship: Single
• Net Worth: $8 million USD

Early Life and Education

Yasmin Abdelaziz was born on January 16, 1980, in Cairo, Egypt.

Raised by her parents — Mohamed Abdel Aziz, who worked as a hotelier, and her mother — in the capital city, she grew up in a middle-class family environment.

She developed an interest in performing arts early, starting with commercials at age 12 or 15 through connections from her mother’s friend in advertising.

She graduated from the Modern Academy in Maadi, focusing on her studies while beginning her professional path.

Her ethnicity is Egyptian. Her religion is Islam.

Career

Yasmin Abdelaziz first appeared in commercial advertisements during her teenage years, which led to her entry into acting.

She made her television debut in the late 1990s with series like Emra’a Men Zaman El Hob in 1998.

She quickly gained recognition through roles in films and dramas, often portraying strong, mischievous, or relatable female characters.

Her breakthrough came with projects in the 2000s, including films such as Rasha Jaree’a (2001), Sayea Bahr (2004), Zaki Chan (2005), Hareem Karim (2005), El Dada Doudy (2008), and Gawazet Miri (2014).

She has starred in numerous successful TV series like Al Akher Nafas (2019), W Neheb Tani Leh (2020), Elli Malosh Kebir (2021), and others that highlight her range in dramatic and comedic performances.

Over the years, she has built a massive following, with over 20 million Instagram followers, and remains a leading figure in Egyptian entertainment through consistent work in high-profile productions.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @yasminabdelaziz_

Personal Life

Yasmin Abdelaziz, 46, is a talented actress.

She married businessman Mohamed Nabil Halawa in 2001 after a period of pursuit, and they had two children: daughter Yasmin Halawa and son Seif El-Din Halawa.

The marriage lasted 17 years before ending in divorce in early 2018.

She later married actor Ahmed El-Awady in 2019 (announced publicly in 2020), but the couple divorced in January 2024, with both expressing mutual respect.

She maintains a positive co-parenting relationship with her ex-husband Halawa and focuses on her family and career.

Standing at 5’8″, she keeps much of her private life away from excessive media scrutiny while sharing glimpses with fans.

Net Worth

Yasmin Abdelaziz is a talented actress.

Net worth is estimated at $8 million USD.

Her income primarily comes from acting fees in films and TV series, endorsements, brand partnerships, and social media influence.

Filmography

Films:

• Rasha Jaree’a (2001)
• Sayea Bahr (2004)
• Zaki Chan (2005)
• Hareem Karim (2005)
• El Dada Doudy (2008)
• Gawazet Miri (2014)
• Elli Malosh Kebir (2021)

Television:

• L Akher Nafas (2019)
• W Neheb Tani Leh (2020)