Cynthya Karam
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Cynthya Karam (Arabic: سينتيا كرم; born 11 July 1980) is a Lebanese actress, singer, and television presenter known for her work in theater, television, and music. A graduate in theater from the Lebanese University, she first gained recognition as a contestant on the inaugural season of the pan-Arab talent show Star Academy in 2003. Her career spans stage productions such as Georges Khabbaz's productions and television roles including Adla in Bil-Damm (2025), which earned critical acclaim. Beyond acting, Karam is involved in humanitarian initiatives, including volunteer work in children's hospitals.
Infobox
Born
(1980-07-11) 11 July 1980 (age 45)Beit ed-Dine, Lebanon
Education
Lebanese University
Occupation
Actress
Years active
2002–present
Tables
· Acting credits › Film
2014
Bil Kanoun
Role(s)
as herself
2015
The Splinter
Role(s)
Woman 2
Notes
Short
2018
Damascus Under Fire (Be Vaghte Sham/Damascus Time)
Role(s)
Om Salamah
Damascus Flight 2071
2022
All Roads Lead to Rome (Aa Mafraa al-Tariq)
Role(s)
Sister Celestine
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Refs. |
| 2014 | Bil Kanoun | as herself | ||
| 2015 | The Splinter | Woman 2 | Short | |
| 2018 | Damascus Under Fire (Be Vaghte Sham/Damascus Time) | Om Salamah | ||
| 2018 | Damascus Flight 2071 | |||
| 2022 | All Roads Lead to Rome (Aa Mafraa al-Tariq) | Sister Celestine |
· Acting credits › Television
2006
Ossas Neswen
2007
The World's Highest Plateau (Saqf al-Alam)
2008
Al-Bir Hotel
Jehze la Jeze
Role(s)
Herself (host)
Notes
Al Aan TV
2013
We Will Be Right Back (Sana'udu ba'da qalil)
2021
Amnesia
The Visit (Az-Ziayara)
Role(s)
Vera
2022
Bakkeer
Role(s)
Nora
2023
Brando al-Sharq
2025
Bil-Damm
Role(s)
Adla
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Refs. |
| 2003 | Star Academy Arabia | Participant | ||
| 2006 | Ossas Neswen | |||
| 2007 | The World's Highest Plateau (Saqf al-Alam) | |||
| 2008 | Al-Bir Hotel | |||
| 2008 | Jehze la Jeze | Herself (host) | Al Aan TV | |
| 2013 | We Will Be Right Back (Sana'udu ba'da qalil) | |||
| 2021 | Amnesia | |||
| The Visit (Az-Ziayara) | Vera | |||
| 2022 | Bakkeer | Nora | ||
| 2023 | Brando al-Sharq | |||
| 2025 | Bil-Damm | Adla |
· Acting credits › Theater
2002
2002
Year
2002
Production
Shadows (Zilal)
Playwright
Jihad El Andari
2006
2006
Year
2006
Production
Anthem (Nashid)
Playwright
Gabriel Yammine
2007
2007
Year
2007
Production
Public Bath (Hammam 'Moumi)
Playwright
Aïda Sabra
2008
2008
Year
2008
Production
Civilization (Hadara)
Playwright
Gabriel Yammine
2011
2011
Year
2011
Production
Wanted (Matloub)
Role(s)
Lea
Playwright
Georges Khabbaz
2012
2012
Year
2012
Production
El Awwal Bel Saf
Playwright
Georges Khabbaz
2013
2013
Year
2013
Production
Mich Mekhtelfin
Playwright
Georges Khabbaz
2014
2014
Year
2014
Production
Natrino
Playwright
Georges Khabbaz
2015
2015
Year
2015
Production
Behind the door (Wara al-Bab)
Playwright
Georges Khabbaz
2017
2017
Year
2017
Production
Unless (Illa Iza)
Playwright
Georges Khabbaz
2018
2018
Year
2018
Production
Home for Christmas
Playwright
Bruno Tabbal
2019
2019
Year
2019
Production
The Diaries of a Theater Actor (Yawmiyyet Masrahji)
Playwright
Georges Khabbaz
2022
2022
Year
2022
Production
Ayam Ruba`iyat Al-Khayyam
Playwright
Jaber Hassan
Cocktail Maison
Cocktail Maison
Year
Cocktail Maison
Role(s)
Bruno Tabbal
While Waiting for Noah (Nehna w Natrin Nouh)
While Waiting for Noah (Nehna w Natrin Nouh)
Year
While Waiting for Noah (Nehna w Natrin Nouh)
Role(s)
Sara Abdo and Karim Shebli
2023
2023
Year
2023
Production
Chicago the Musical Bel Arabi
Role(s)
Nancy Nar
Playwright
Roy ElKhouri
Home for Christmas
Home for Christmas
Year
Home for Christmas
Role(s)
Bruno Tabbal
2024
2024
Year
2024
Production
Maamoul
Playwright
Karim Shebli and Sara Abdo
Ghammed Ayn, Fatteh Ayn
Ghammed Ayn, Fatteh Ayn
Year
Ghammed Ayn, Fatteh Ayn
Production
Aïda
Role(s)
Karim Shebli and Sara Abdo
Shou Ya Ashta
Shou Ya Ashta
Year
Shou Ya Ashta
Role(s)
Wafaa Halawi (writer), Riad Chirazi (Director)
L'Auberge de Noël
L'Auberge de Noël
Year
L'Auberge de Noël
Role(s)
Bruno Tabbal
Le Periple de Celeste
Le Periple de Celeste
Year
Le Periple de Celeste
Role(s)
Bruno Tabbal
Qoumi
Qoumi
Year
Qoumi
Role(s)
Nadim Cherfan
Playwright
voice
2025
2025
Year
2025
Production
Ly Chabakna Ykhallesna
Role(s)
Nahia
Playwright
Zeina Daccache
| Year | Production | Role(s) | Playwright | Notes | Refs. |
| 2002 | Shadows (Zilal) | Jihad El Andari | |||
| 2006 | Anthem (Nashid) | Gabriel Yammine | |||
| 2007 | Public Bath (Hammam 'Moumi) | Aïda Sabra | |||
| 2008 | Civilization (Hadara) | Gabriel Yammine | |||
| 2011 | Wanted (Matloub) | Lea | Georges Khabbaz | ||
| 2012 | El Awwal Bel Saf | Georges Khabbaz | |||
| 2013 | Mich Mekhtelfin | Georges Khabbaz | |||
| 2014 | Natrino | Georges Khabbaz | |||
| 2015 | Behind the door (Wara al-Bab) | Georges Khabbaz | |||
| 2017 | Unless (Illa Iza) | Georges Khabbaz | |||
| 2018 | Home for Christmas | Bruno Tabbal | |||
| 2019 | The Diaries of a Theater Actor (Yawmiyyet Masrahji) | Georges Khabbaz | |||
| 2022 | Ayam Ruba`iyat Al-Khayyam | Jaber Hassan | |||
| Cocktail Maison | Bruno Tabbal | ||||
| While Waiting for Noah (Nehna w Natrin Nouh) | Sara Abdo and Karim Shebli | ||||
| 2023 | Chicago the Musical Bel Arabi | Nancy Nar | Roy ElKhouri | ||
| Home for Christmas | Bruno Tabbal | ||||
| 2024 | Maamoul | Karim Shebli and Sara Abdo | |||
| Ghammed Ayn, Fatteh Ayn | Aïda | Karim Shebli and Sara Abdo | |||
| Shou Ya Ashta | Wafaa Halawi (writer), Riad Chirazi (Director) | ||||
| L'Auberge de Noël | Bruno Tabbal | ||||
| Le Periple de Celeste | Bruno Tabbal | ||||
| Qoumi | Nadim Cherfan | voice | |||
| 2025 | Ly Chabakna Ykhallesna | Nahia | Zeina Daccache |
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