| Bio/Wiki | |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Saba Ahmed Soliman Mubarak El Siouf |
| Nickname(s) | • Balqis Al Sha'na • Dahnouneh Al Urdun • Queen of Hearts |
| Profession(s) | • Actress • Chaouki Mejeri Director • Entrepreneur • Producer |
| Physical Stats | |
| Height (approx.) | 5'5" (165 cm) |
| Eye Colour | Dark Brown |
| Hair Colour | Dark Brown |
| Career | |
| Debut | As Actress Jordanian TV Show: Qamar wa Sahar (1998)  Jordanian Film: Safar Al-Ajneha (2003) Tunisian Film: L'Odyssée (2004) as Enas  Egyptian Film: Bentein Men Misr (2010) as Dalia  Swedish Film: Hamilton: In the Interest of the Nation (2012) as Mouna Al Fathar  Turkish-Jordanian Film: The Guest: Aleppo-Istanbul (2017)  American TV Show: Moon Knight (2022) as Ammit  As Executive Producer Jordanian TV Show: Zain (2013)  |
| Awards, Honours | • Best Actress Award at Middle East Now Film Festival (2003) • Best Jordanian Actress Award at Jordan Awards (2009) • Special Jury Award at the Arab Theater Festival (2009) • Dubai Drama Award for her role in the TV show, Balqis: The Queen of Sheba (2009) • Best Jordanian and Arab Actress Award at Tyche Awards (2012)  • DearGuest Excellence Award for her role in the TV show, Haq Mayyet (2015) • Honoured by Her Majesty Queen Noor Al-Hussein at the 37th International Arab Youth Congress (IAYC) in Jordan (2018) • Best Actress award at the Silk Road International Film Festival (SRIFF) for her role in the Turkish-Jordanian film 'The Guest: Aleppo-Istanbul' (2018) • Youssef Cherif Rizkallah Audience Award at Cairo International Film Festival for her role in the Jordanian film, Daughters of Abdul-Rahman (2021) • DG Excellence Award by the Dear Guest Digital Magazine for her role in the TV show, Bein El Sotour (2024)  • Forum Award at the 6th MedFest Egypt in recognition to her contributions to Arab cinema across film, television, and theater (2024)  • Honorary award at the Distinctive International Arab Festivals Awards (DIAFA)  |
| Personal Life | |
| Date of Birth | 10 April 1976 (Saturday) |
| Age (as of 2025) | 49 Years |
| Birthplace | Anjara, Jordan |
| Zodiac sign | Aries |
| Nationality | Jordanian |
| Hometown | Anjara, Jordan |
| College/University | Yarmouk University, Jordan (2001) |
| Educational Qualification | Bachelor's degree in Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General |
| Religion | Islam |
| Food Habit | Non-vegetarian |
| Hobbies | Swimming, Kickboxing, Jogging |
| Social Media | • Instagram • YouTube |
| Relationships & More | |
| Marital Status | Divorced |
| Family | |
| Husband/Spouse | Chawki Mejri (m.2003-div.2004)(Deceased on 10 October 2019; Director) |
| Children | Son- Ammar Al Majeri |
| Parents | Father- Ahmed Mubarak (Deceased due to cancer) Mother- Hanan Al-Agha (1948-2008; Writer, Poet, Plastic Artist)  |
| Siblings | Sister- Aya Wuhoush (Producer, Entrepreneur) |
Some Lesser Known Facts About Saba Mubarak
- Her parents divorced during her childhood. After the divorce, she moved around with her parents and lived in different countries, including Egypt, Jordan, and the UAE.
- She started working as an actor when she was 18 years old.
- She has appeared in several national and international films and TV shows, including ‘Al Ijtiyah’ (2007), ‘Balqis: Queen of Sheba’ (2009), ‘Agent Hamilton: But Not If It Concerns Your Daughter’ (2012), ‘Amira’ (2021), ‘Daughters of Abdulrahman’ (2021), ‘Suits bil Arabi’ (2022), ‘Lahzet Ghadab’ (2024).
Saba Mubarak in a still from the show, Lahzet Ghadab
- In 2011, she founded the Jordanian production company, PANEast Media, in Amman, Jordan.
- In 2012, she became a brand ambassador of the Saint Honoré, a luxury goods and jewellery company.
- Her father is Jordanian, her mother is Palestinian, and her son is Tunisian from her marriage to Tunisian director Chawki Mejri. Reflecting on her varied heritage during an interview, she said,
I know that this mixture is very difficult, but there is nothing better than this. I am proud to be an Arab citizen and a Jordanian girl, and to have homes in Tunisia, Jordan, and Palestine, and I used to have a home in Damascus.”
- She is a vocal advocate of refugee rights, and in 2009, she participated in the UNHCR’s Step With Refugees Challenge campaign. In 2017, she participated in UNHCR Egypt’s World Refugee Day event at Zamalek Cinema in Cairo, whose theme was “Refugee Voices in Film.”
Saba Mubarak (top left) at UNHCR Egypt’s World Refugee Day event
- She has also served as a jury member at various festivals, including the 38th Cairo International Film Festival (2016), Feature and Short Competitions at the Malmö Arab Film Festival (2017), the Short Film Competition at the 2nd El Gouna Film Festival (2018), and the Black Iris Award for Non-Arab Film (2025).
Saba Mubarak during the Cairo International Film Festival
- Often, she integrates real refugee stories into her work. In 2017, she starred and produced the Turkish-Jordanian Film, ‘The Guest: Aleppo-Istanbul,’ which features several real Syrian refugees who made their debut as actors.
- She has served as a jury member of the International Emmy Awards twice.
Saba Mubarak with fellow jury members of the International Emmy Awards
- During a podcast episode of ‘#ABtalks with Saba Mubarak’ in 2021, she revealed that although she shared a close relationship with her mother, she had a strained relationship with her father, who often left her in the care of his parents rather than raising her himself.
Saba Mubarak during the #ABtalks with Saba Mubarak podcast
- She revealed that the divorce of her parents had a severe impact on her and instilled in her an unhealthy desire to prove herself to others. She further revealed that she underwent several hours of therapy, self-reflection, and periods of isolation to cure herself.
- In 2023, she was selected as a member of the first International Advisory Board of the Amman International Film Festival – Awal Film (AIFF).
- She is a fitness enthusiast and works out regularly.
Saba Mubarak during her workout session
- She is a travel enthusiast and has visited several countries, including the UAE, Turkey, and Lebanon.
Saba Mubarak during her trip to Lebanon
