Sherwan Haji (born 18 March 1985) is a Finnish - Syrian(Kurd) actor, filmmaker and writer. Haji graduated from the Higher Institute for Dramatic Arts in Damascus. He played leading roles in several TV series for several TV channels in the Middle East.[1]

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Sherwan Haji
Haji with Aki Kaurismäki and Sakari Kuosmanen
Born	(1985-03-18) 18 March 1985 (age 37) Dêrik, Syria
Nationality	Finnish Syrian
Education	Masters of Arts
Alma mater	Anglia Ruskin University
Occupation	Filmmaker, screenwriter and actor
Years active	2004–present
Notable work	The Other Side of Hope
Awards	Best Actor (2017 Dublin International Film Festival)

Haji moved to Finland in 2010 to continue his studies. In 2012, he established a production company called Lion's Line Ltd. Haji has worked as an educator and he has produced documentaries, fiction movies, and art workshops. Haji moved to Cambridge, U.K. to continue his studies, receiving the degree of Master of Arts with distinction in Film and TV Production from Anglia Ruskin University in 2016.[2]

In 2017, Haji worked with Finnish director Aki Kaurismäki, playing a leading role in The Other Side of Hope. He was awarded the prize for best actor at the Dublin International Film Festival for his performance.[3]

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