| Bio/Wiki | |
|---|---|
| Nickname | Zendaya of the Middle East |
| Profession | Actress |
| Physical Stats | |
| Height (approx.) | 5' 5" (165 cm) |
| Eye Colour | Dark Brown |
| Hair Colour | Dark Brown |
| Career | |
| Debut | Emirati-Jordanian TV Show: Oboor (2019) Egyptian-Jordanian-Emirati Film: Amira (2021) as Amira  Belgian-French-Luxembourg Film: Rebel (2022) as Noor  British TV Show: Culprits (2023) as Azar Mizouni on Disney+  American-British TV Show: Lockerbie: A Search for Truth (2025)  |
| Awards | Selected as one of Screen International’s Arab Stars of Tomorrow (2020) |
| Personal Life | |
| Date of Birth | Year, 2001 |
| Age (as of 2025) | 24 Years |
| Birthplace | Amman, Jordan |
| Nationality | • Palestinian • Jordanian |
| Educational Qualification | Pursuing a degree in medicine |
| Food Habit | Non-vegetarian |
| Hobbies | Playing Piano, Singing |
| Social Media | • Instagram |
| Relationships & More | |
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
| Family | |
| Parents | Mother- Abeer Ra'ad-Abboud |
| Siblings | Sister(s)- 2 |
| Other Relatives | Cousin Sister- Kira Yaghnam (Actress) |
Some Lesser Known Facts About Tara Abboud
- She began performing ballet at the National Centre for Culture and the Arts when she was 4.
- She was a member of the drama club in high school and performed in several theatrical plays with her teacher.
Tara Abboud in her school’s play
- She began acting in short films when she was around 6 years old, participating in several school and graduation film projects. She has appeared in two award-winning graduation project films, ’12cm’ (2014) and ‘Hayat’ (2019), directed by the students of the SAE Institute, Amman.
Tara Abboud in a still from the short film ’12cm’
- She learned to play the piano during her childhood.
Tara Aboud playing the piano
- During an interview, she revealed that her aunt, who is an actress, helped her begin her journey as an actor.
- She has worked in several short films, including Egyptian journalist Motaz Matar’s ‘From Behind The Door’ and Jordanian director Tima Shomali’s ‘Log In.’
Tara Abboud with director Tima Shomali
- She has appeared in several national and international films and TV shows, including ‘Princess Of The Mountains’ (2009), ‘AlRawabi School for Girls’ (2024), and ‘Prime Target’ (2025).
Tara Abboud in a still from AlRawabi School for Girls
- Her performance was highly praised by the Italian newspaper, Italy 24 News, which described her as the ‘Zendaya of the Middle East,’ after the American actress Zendaya, because of her performance in the film Amira (2021).
- During an interview, she revealed that she was inspired by various Disney actors, including Miley Cyrus, Selena Gomez and Zendaya during her childhood. She further revealed that as she has gotten older, she feels inspired by actress Viola Davis.
- She enjoys singing. She often sings covers of songs and uploads them to her social media.
Tara Abboud singing One Direction’s Night Changes
- She is a fitness enthusiast and works out regularly.
Tara Abboud practising yoga
- She is an animal lover and owns a Shih Tzu.
Tara Abboud with her dog
