Qamar Khalaf, a Syrian artist, has made a name for herself in the artistic scene with her captivating performance and charming presence. She started her career in 1998 alongside artist Dureid Lahham in the series "Return of Ghawar," and artist Ayman Zidan in "Al-Tuyabi."
**Little-known Facts About Qamar Khalaf**
Qamar Khalaf was born on April 9, 1979, in Aleppo, Syria, but her roots trace back to Deir ez-Zor. She grew up in Aleppo, where she completed her high school education. Later, she moved to the capital, Damascus, with her father and enrolled at Damascus University, Faculty of Arts, in the journalism department. In one of her interviews, Qamar revealed her aspiration to become a journalist to be the voice of the oppressed, stating that if she had not become an actress, she would have pursued a career in media.
**Early Artistic Beginnings**
Qamar came across the television director Anisa Asaf in 1997, who offered her a small role in the telefilm "Return to Life," directed by Asaf and written by artist Salafa Ouychek. Afterward, Khalaf attempted to enroll in the Higher Institute of Dramatic Arts but failed the entrance exams and decided to rely solely on her talent. Her actual career began in 1998 when she appeared in the series "Al-Tuyabi," the third season of "Hamam Al-Qaysani," "Return of Ghawar: Friends," and "Travel."
In 1999, she participated in three series: "Skin of the Viper," "Those Days," and "The Camel." Her participation increased in 2000 where she portrayed significant roles in numerous works such as "The Story of the Al-Jalali Family," "Race for Marriage," "Forgotten," and "Popular Legends." In 2001, she appeared in "Magic of the East" and "Dreams Don't Die." In 2002, she participated in the film "The Chair." In 2003, she was part of "Spring Without Flowers," "Spotlight Season 3," and "Escape to the Summit."
In 2004, she joined several series, including "Virgin of the Mountain," "Return to Haifa," "Thorns Birds," "Struggle of the Brave," "Silence," and "Abu Zaid Al-Hilali." Notable works in 2005 included "Eccentric Stories," "Horn of the Goat," "Arabiat," "Master of Lovers," in addition to "Behind Bars" and "Nizar Qabbani." Qamar Khalaf participated in dozens of series that varied between social and romantic dramas, Bedouin works, and historical pieces.
Between 2006 and 2010, she worked on numerous series, among them "The People of Love," "Waiting," "The Sons of Al-Rashid: Al-Amine and Al-Ma'moun," "Sultana," "Messages of Love and War," "Bahloul the Wisest of the Mad," "This is How We Got Married," "Another Rainy Day," "Spring Rain," "Struggle on the Sands," "The Cham-Style Horse," "Way of the Bees," "Time of Shame," and "The Sleepers Are Going."
Her work from 2011 to 2015 included "Our Story Doesn't End," "Daughters of the Family," "The Key," "Women of This Time," "Time of the Bug," and "Khayber." Between 2016 and 2020, Khalaf participated in several works, including "Promise of the Stranger," "The Imam," "Stations of Passion," "Saqar," and "Silk Market."
**Participation in Cinema**
Qamar Khalaf did not only make appearances on television but also had a notable presence in cinema. Some films she participated in include "The Chair" in 2002, "March of Dignity" in 2005, and "Accident on the Road" in 2007. She also appeared in "For Justice, the Final Word" and "The Hidden and the Complaints in the Support of Islam" in 2009, "Roudaj" in 2010, and "The Good and the Daggers" in 2011.
**Personal Life of Qamar Khalaf**
Qamar Khalaf has been married twice. Her first marriage was to Syrian actor Mohannad Qatish, whom she met while filming "Al-Tuyabi" in 1998. Their union resulted in the birth of their daughter, Joudi. However, Khalaf and Qatish divorced in 2008 after experiencing a difficult phase when her husband was imprisoned in 2004 for three years on charges of collaborating with the Israeli occupation.
In 2009, she met artist Mhyar Khodor during the filming of "Way of the Bees." They became romantically involved in March 2011, and by the end of the year, they got married, welcoming their daughter Anant and their son Fayez.
