Rasha Shurbatji

Rasha Hesham Shurbatji (; born 20 April 1975) is a Syrian director. She has directed Syrian and pan-Arab television dramas, including Ashwak Naaeima, Ghezlan fi Ghabat al-Dhiab, Zaman Al'ar, Asaad al-Warraq, Wiladah Min Al-Khasira, Kasr Adm, Wlad Badee'a and Matbakh al-Madinah.

Early life and career Rasha Shurbatji was born in Cairo to a Syrian father and an Egyptian mother. She is a dual citizen of both countries. Her father, Hesham Shurbatji, was born in 1948. He also was a director. She began her career as an assistant director in family 7 stars in 1997. Her first work was in Qanon wa laken in 2003. Her most popular work were Little Thorns in 2005 Man of dreams in 2007, Time of Shame in 2009, Ebn Alarandali in 2009, Birth from waist in 2011, Daughters of family in 2012, Private relations in 2015, Samra in 2016, Way in 2018, Prova in 2019.

Personal life Rasha Shurbatji was married to a Syrian cinematographer, Naser Alrakka. They separated in September 2012. In February 2013, she married the Syrian intelligence officer, Tammam Alsaleh Najem Eldin. She became sister-in-law to Suzan Najm Aldeen. They celebrated their Wedding in Dubai in March 2013. She announced her divorce from Tammam Alsaleh Najem Eldin in an interview in 2023, after a decade of their marriage In a recent interview, Rasha announced her marriage to Ibrahim Sheikh Ibrahim, a Syrian actor

Works Qannon wa laken (2003) Khamsa we Khmesa (2005) Little Thorns (2005) Deer in Wolves forest (2006) Accident in The way (2007) Sons of night (2007) Man of Dreams (2007) Honor of Opening door (2008) Another Raining day (2008) Zaman Al'ar (2009) Ebn Alarandali (2009) Eastern bed (2010) Asaad Alwaraq (2010) Birth from Side (2011) Daughters of family (2012) Birth from side 2 (2012) Wesh Rajaak (2014) Private Relationships (2015) Samra (2016) Miss (2017) Way (2018) I cant (2019) Prova (2019) Ma Fiyi (2019-2020) Banat Al Thanawi (2022) Marba Al Ezz (2023) Children of Ba'dia (2024)

Selected directing credits The following selected credits are based on elCinema's filmography and additional Arabic media coverage.

Year Title Original title Notes 2003 Qanun Walaken First series credited to Shurbatji as director. 2005 Ashwak Naaeima Social drama about adolescent girls. 2006 Ghezlan fi Ghabat al-Dhiab Syrian television drama. 2008 Youm Momter Akhar Syrian television drama. 2008 Sharaf Fath El Bab Egyptian television drama. 2009 Zaman Al'ar Winner of first prize at the Mohammed bin Rashid Award for Arab Drama. 2010 Asaad al-Warraq Remake of an earlier Syrian drama. 2010 Takht Sharqi Syrian television drama. 2011 Wiladah Min Al-Khasira First season of the social drama written by Samer Radwan. 2012 Wiladah Min Al-Khasira 2 Second season directed by Shurbatji. 2015 Ealaqat Khasa Pan-Arab television drama. 2016 Samra Drama addressing stateless children. 2017 Shouq Syrian television drama. 2018 Tareeq Television drama. 2019 Prova Television drama. 2019–2020 Ma Fiyi Lebanese-Syrian drama series. 2021–2023 Haret al-Qubba Syrian period drama, seasons 1–3. 2022 Kasr Adm Social drama about corruption and post-war social conflict. 2023 Marba al-Ezz Syrian television drama. 2024 Wlad Badee'a Social drama written by Yamen al-Hajli and Ali Wajeeh. 2024 Al Moharrej Television drama. 2025 Nasamat Ayloul Television drama. 2026 Matbakh al-Madinah Syrian social drama written by Ali Wajeeh and Saif Reda Hamed.