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Nidhal Saadi

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Nidhal Saadi is a Tunisian-French artist working in humor, television, film, and on stage. Born on November 27, 1988, in Menzel Bourguiba, he moved to France at age ten and returned to Tunisia at eighteen. He later relocated back to France at twenty-two, and his experiences between these two countries have become a significant part of his comedic material. Saadi began his comedy career performing stand-up in Paris with North African comedians, gaining recognition on French stages in 2013. He participated in the show 'On ne demande qu’à en rire' that same year. His humor often focuses on cultural differences, everyday situations, and personal experiences between France and Tunisia. He performs stand-up comedy shows in Paris and Tunisia. From a young age, he dreamed of acting in a Ramadan television series, and his first Ramadan occurred when he was thirteen years old. He attended collège Guillaume Apollinaire in Paris's 15th arrondissement at that time. He has appeared in various Tunisian television series, including 'Olād Mufida' (parts 1-4) as 'Birm', '360 Dereja', 'Mektoub' as Chams, 'El Herba', 'Flouja', 'El Foundou', and 'Fallujah'. He is widely recognized for his role as Bayrem in the series 'Awled Moufida,' considered the most successful Tunisian Ramadan drama series. He also played 'Bayou' in "Awalad Mefida" for five seasons. In 2018, he starred in the film 'Fi Einyia', directed by Najib Belkadhi, portraying the character Lotfi. His portrayal of Lotfi, an expatriate caring for his autistic son, received critical acclaim. He won the Best Actor award at both the Marrakech International Film Festival and the Carthage Film Festival (JCC) in 2018 for his role in 'Fi Einyia' / 'Look at Me'. He hosts a weekly program called «نهار الاحد مايهمك في حد» on Al Hiwar Al Tunisi channel, and has been featured on 'Al Hiwar Al Tunisi' television channel. He has also won a Mosaïque Award for Best Actor in 2018. Saadi continues to work as both an actor and a humorist. He tours France with his one-man show 'Diplomatiquement incorrect', exploring his experiences between France and Tunisia. In 2019, he created the show 'La Hakka La Hakka,' focusing on his childhood, immigrant journey, cultural clashes, and societal issues in Tunisia. He is set to appear in the films 'Aïcha' (2025) and 'Startup', and in the series 'Accident' (2026) as Youssef. He released '2ème Vie' in 2026, a one-man show about his life as a young father, husband, and public figure.

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Bassam al-Hamrawi

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Bassam al-Hamrawi, also known as بسام الحمراوي, is a Tunisian actor, comedian, commentator, theatrical producer, and director. Born on February 15, 1988, in Sfax, Tunisia, he graduated from the Higher Institute of Theatrical Arts in Tunisia. His artistic career began in 2012 with his involvement in the program 'Labas'. He is married, and his full name is Bassam Ben Hajj Sa'ad Al-Hamrawi. Al-Hamrawi quickly gained recognition after appearing on Tunisian Dialogue TV’s ‘Labas’ in 2012. During this period, he presented short sketches across multiple seasons of the show. He also premiered the play 'Stand By' in 2012, co-written with Faisal al-Hadiri and Muazz al-Qadiri. In 2014, he presented 'Mubarka wa Mabrouka fi Rihlat al-'Umr' (Blessed and Congratulated on Life’s Journey) with Faisal al-Hadiri, a play that was performed in Sousse, Sfax, and Paris. The following year brought 'Malla Aila' (Crazy Family) in 2016, a vaudeville-style production which he considered a new experience. From 2016 to 2018, he worked as a commentator on ‘Amour Jadia’ (Serious Matters). Throughout his career, Bassam al-Hamrawi has continued to expand his creative output. In 2017, he produced and wrote 'Draqa' (The Dragonfly), a musical play exploring themes of imprisonment. He received the best Tunisian comedian award in the 2017 Ramadan poll by Mosaïque FM and a prize from Radio Mix FM as the best comedian in Tunisia that same year. He subsequently won two awards in the Ramadan awards for his role in 'Qisma wa Khiyan' (Division and Betrayal) in 2019. His work includes appearances in films such as 'Mashki wa Aoud' (My Pain and Return) in 2019, 'The Last Breath' in 2020, and 'Lokillo: Nothing's the Same' in 2021. He also directed and wrote the series 'Qalb al-Dhib' (The Wolf’s Heart) in 2020, appearing in it as an actor. He has been featured in various other television series including ‘Another World’ (2016-2018), ‘Once Upon a Time Part 2’ (2022), and 'Division and Betrayal' (2019).

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Lotfi Abdelli

Lotfi Abdelli is a Tunisian actor and comedian, born in Tunis on March 14, 1970. He is also recognized as a media personality and humorist. His artistic journey began as a dancer at the National Conservatory of Music and Dance in Tunis under Anne-Marie Sellami. He subsequently performed with the ballet of the National Theatre directed by Mohamed Driss and worked with Imed Jemâa's Théâtre de la danse company. Early in his career, he participated in shows such as 'Histoires d'elles' (1991) directed by Odile Cougoule and danced in Fadhel Jaziri’s ‘Hadhra’ show. Abdelli’s work encompasses both acting and comedic performance. He has appeared in numerous films including 'Eat the Dust' (1998), 'Clay Dolls' (2002), 'The City' (2010), 'December Ending' (2010), 'Penalty' (2008), 'Made in Tunisia' (2009) and 'Borj Eddalou' (2006). He also took on roles in 'Bab El Ars' (2006), 'The Intruder' (2011), 'Always Brando' (2011), and 'Gaza Pig' (2011). His acting talents have been recognized at prestigious film festivals, including winning the Best Actor award at the Carthage Film Festival in 2006 for 'Making Of' and again in 2006 for 'Last Film' by Nouri Bouzid. He also secured a Best Actor award at the Dubai International Film Festival in December 2015 for 'Les Frontières du ciel'. Abdelli’s comedic endeavors include the cancelled one-man show '100% Hallal' in August 2012, and later, 'Just Abdelli 100% Tabou' in 2019. Throughout his career, Abdelli has hosted several television shows, including 'Shams Alik' from 1999 to 2001 and 'Chich Bich' on Attessia TV in June 2015. He also presented 'Abdelli Showtime' from 2017 to 2020. He received numerous awards for his work, including the Best Comedian award in 2015 and 2016 for 'Bolice', Ramadan star awards in 2015 and 2016 from Mosaïque FM, and the ‘Best Tunisian Actor of 2018’ award in 2019. In September 2017, he opened a tea room, and in December 2017, he launched 'Abdelli ShowTime' on Attessia TV. He announced his intention to become a shareholder in Attessia TV in June 2019. Abdelli is married to Ines Mazali and has two children. In April 2026, while living in exile in France, he was sentenced to 18 months in prison related to a 2022 show.

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Sofiene Chaari

Sofiene Chaari, born July 31, 1962, was a Tunisian actor, humorist, and television presenter. He died on August 22, 2011, in La Marsa due to a heart attack; he was 49 years old. His father, Habib Chaari, was an actor and film producer who helped him begin his career. Initially, Chaari worked as a technician and stage manager with a theater troupe in Tunis before transitioning into acting. He also served as a production assistant for the same troupe. Chaari’s career encompassed both television and theatre. He appeared in numerous films and series, including El Khottab Al Bab (1997) as a guest star, Ashqa wa Hikayat (1998), Festin (1998), Mnamat Arusiyya (2001) where he played Abd El-Razak, Mala Ana (2002), And Aziz (2003), Deadlines (2004), Kalimat Rijal (2004), Making of (2006), and Dima Brando (2011). He also played significant roles in the comedic series Nesibti Laaziza , appearing as Hsouna and later as Hosna El-Bahi from 2010 to 2011. He collaborated with actors such as Mona Noureddine, Kamal Touati, and Kaouthar Bardi. He starred in theatrical productions like Saâdoun 28 (2009-2010), Al Maréchal (2005-2006), and Comedino (2009). Sofiene Chaari is particularly known for his role as Sbouï in the Ramadan television series Choufli Hal (2005–2009), which brought him widespread popularity. He also hosted his own TV show, Sofiene Show , from 2009 to 2010, and a children's show on national television. In 2005, he received a presidential prize and was made an officer of the Order of Cultural Merit by the President of Tunisia. He also appeared in promotional videos for Globnet (2009) and Al Mazra'a company (2011). He is considered one of the most popular comedic actors in Tunisia.

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