Quick Facts
Born:
1945-01-01
Birthplace:
Lebanon
Credits:
59 Total Roles
Eman
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Biography
Elisabeth Taurus Sarcian (1 January 1945), a Lebanese actress of Armenian origin. Known as Liz Serksian and then Iman.
Eman is a Lebanese actress and was known as Elisabeth Tawroos Sarkisyan, or Liz Sarkisyan. She graduated from the American University in Beirut after majoring in Chemistry. Initially she worked in theater and was discovered by Shekeeb Khoory. After studying theatrical drama at the AUB, she participated in many classics for Shakespeare on the Belbak Theater. Her first involvement in the cinema in Lebanon was in the movie “The Mute” or “AL Akhras” . She then acted in an Egyptian movie opposite legendary Fatin Hamama “The Big Love”. "Al Soa'ud Ila Al Haweya" “Climb into the Abyss” was the movie that made Eman famous. The movie starred Madeeha Kamel, Mahmoud Yassin, Gameel Rateb and it was directed by Kamal El Shiekh, who chose her specifically for the role of Md. Marseille, a French lady. She also starred in numerous movies after that such as “Omahaat fi al manfa” (Mothers in Exile), “Lameen shaaf wala meen dery” (Nobody Knows a Thing), “Al setaat” (Women) and “Al Katela” (The Killer), among many others.
Eman is a Lebanese actress and was known as Elisabeth Tawroos Sarkisyan, or Liz Sarkisyan. She graduated from the American University in Beirut after majoring in Chemistry. Initially she worked in theater and was discovered by Shekeeb Khoory. After studying theatrical drama at the AUB, she participated in many classics for Shakespeare on the Belbak Theater. Her first involvement in the cinema in Lebanon was in the movie “The Mute” or “AL Akhras” . She then acted in an Egyptian movie opposite legendary Fatin Hamama “The Big Love”. "Al Soa'ud Ila Al Haweya" “Climb into the Abyss” was the movie that made Eman famous. The movie starred Madeeha Kamel, Mahmoud Yassin, Gameel Rateb and it was directed by Kamal El Shiekh, who chose her specifically for the role of Md. Marseille, a French lady. She also starred in numerous movies after that such as “Omahaat fi al manfa” (Mothers in Exile), “Lameen shaaf wala meen dery” (Nobody Knows a Thing), “Al setaat” (Women) and “Al Katela” (The Killer), among many others.
Known For
Escaping Tel Aviv
سارة والدة دانيال
Wolves That Do Not Eat Meat
Self
The Fair
Self
Rise to the Abyss
Madeleine
Shaaban Below Zero
Nariman Al-Ghatrifi
Neither Seen, Nor Known
Saloua
Agent number 13
Basma
Dancer on the Wounds
Self
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Escaping Tel Aviv MOVIE | سارة والدة دانيال |
| 2009 | Unpaid Killer TV | Self |
| 2007 | Critical Moments TV | Self |
| 2006 | Muatin bidarajat wazir TV | Self |
| 2002 | Lost in the USA MOVIE | Nahla |
| 1999 | كلمات TV | Self |
| 1997 | Zezenia TV | سيلفانا توفي |
| 1997 | Garden city ladies TV | الأميرة شاهندة |
| 1995 | Ana Elly Astahel TV | Self |
| 1995 | Break the Impasse TV | Self |