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.
