ADAM BAKRI

The attachment of Adam Bakri significantly elevates the artistic and international profile of Dirty Ayrab, Dirty Ayrab.

His body of work has established him as one of the most respected Arab actors working in contemporary cinema.

Bakri first gained international recognition for his lead performance in Omar, the Academy Award–nominated film that became one of the most internationally celebrated Arab films of its generation.

Since then, he has built a body of work defined by emotionally layered, deeply human performances and collaborations with globally respected filmmakers.

Most recently, Bakri starred in All That's Left of You, continuing his association with intimate, humanistic cinema centered on identity, displacement, memory, and resilience. His presence brings artistic credibility, gravitas, cultural authenticity, and international recognition to the project.

CYNTHIA SAMUEL

The involvement of Cynthia Samuel brings both artistic and strategic value to the project.

Cynthia brings a deeply personal connection to the emotional world of the film, particularly its themes of displacement, inherited identity, cultural scrutiny, and the quiet emotional burdens often carried within immigrant families.

Her work and public presence have revealed a quiet vulnerability, elegance, emotional sensitivity and intelligence that make her particularly compelling for the role of the mother.

In addition to her artistic contribution, Samuel has cultivated a substantial international audience and strong social media reach across the Middle East and global Arab diaspora communities. Her involvement meaningfully expands the film’s visibility and audience engagement beyond the traditional independent film space.