Maxim Khalil
Maxim Hani Khalil (Arabic: مكسيم هاني خليل; born in 7 November 1978 in Homs) is a Syrian actor; he is currently known as one of the most famous actors in Syria and Arab world.
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| Born | Maxim Hani Khalil November 7, 1978 |
| Nationality | Syrian |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1998–present |
| Spouse(s) | Yara Khalil
(m. 1998; div. 2003)Sawsan Arshid (m. 2004) |
| Children | 3 |
Career
After he finished high school, he begun as ballet dancer, then became a basketball player in youth and professional level. In 1998, he worked as an assistant director for two years and was at this stage performing small roles. Since 2000, he began his real career and presented many works like Maraya, Ahl Algharam, Aldhaher Baibars, Robi. He also worked as a voice actor in many Animes and Turkish television series.
Personal life
Parents
Maxim born to a Syrian-Armenian Christian father and a Russian mother; he held Russian citizenship due to his mother. His father Hany Khalil was a politician and military analyst. He had many compositions and lectures; he died in 1997. His mother Stila Tomolovic is a makeup artist and fashion designer. In 2017, many fans criticized him after many newspapers published that he left his mother in a retirement home in Damascus.[1]
Marriages
In 1998, he married an actress Yara Khalil then they divorced in 2003; later Maxim Khalil in 2013 admitted that he regretted cheating on her.[2] In 2004, he married another Syrian actress Sawsan Arshid which she is also Russian by her mother. He has three sons: Hany from his former wife Yara, Jad and Lucas from his current wife.[3]
Syrian Revolution
Maxim Khalil was known as one of most Syrian celebrities who stood with Syrian Revolution 2011 against the Bashar al-Assad government. In March 2014, he announced his support to Syrian revolution with his wife. In 2015, they were on wanted lists drawn up by Political Security Directorate and General Intelligence Directorate.[4] He also criticized the Free Syrian Army; he accused them of working for foreign interests for dividing Syria.[5]
Filmography
- 1998 Al baher Al ayob
- 2001 Searching for Saladin
- 2001 Abu Tayeb Al mutanabi
- 2001 Ser Alnawar
- 2002 Saqar Quraish
- 2002 Zaman Alwasel
- 2003 Onshodat Almatar
- 2003 Cordoba spring
- 2004 Maraya
- 2004 Al-Taghreba al-Falastenya
- 2005 Big dreams
- 2005 Altareq
- 2005 Aldhaher Bebars
- 2006 Ahel Algharam
- 2006 Revenge of flower
- 2006 Ala tol Alayam
- 2006 Gazeles in forests of wolves
- 2007 Shadow of woman
- 2007 Narrow corridors
- 2008 Partners share destruction
- 2008 Hek Itjawzna
- 2008 Another rainfull day
- 2009 Zaman Al'ar
- 2010 Takht Sharqi
- 2011 Birth from waist
- 2012 Robi as Omar
- 2013 The Doubt
- 2015 Tomorow we will met
- 2016 Ya reet
- 2017 Night
- 2018 Coma
- 2019 Dream Maker
- 2020 The Platform
Voice
- Gümüş as Mehmet Şadoğlu
- Detective Conan as Kaito Kid
Awards
- 2009 Adonia award for best supporting actor for his role Zaman Al'ar.
- 2013 Murex d'Or as best Arab actor for his role in Rubi.[6]
References
- هل سمح مكسيم خليل حقاً لوالدته أن تُرمى في دار العجزة؟!
- Maxim Khalil Admits Cheating on His Wife
- بالصورة - تعرفوا على ابن مكسيم خليل الشاب من زوجته الأولى.. كم فارق العمر بينهما؟!!
- Zaman TV: Maxim Khalil, bright face for Syrian revolution
- مكسيم خليل لأول مرة يتحدث عن الثورة وبشار الأسد وهذا ما قاله
- مكسيم خليل يفوز بالموركس دور يهدي الفوز لسوريا والى أصدقائه المعتقلين (فيديو)
External links
- Maxim Khalil in IMDb