Wael Sharaf

Wael Sharaf (; born 15 July 1977) is a Syrian actor and film director. He is known for playing Moataz in the historical drama Bab al-Hara seasons 1-7, which is shown during Ramadan.

Early life Wael Sharaf's real name is Wael Subhi Al-Rifai. He is the son of Syrian actor Subhi Al-Rifai. Wael is popular among a large segment of the Syrian population. He graduated from the Higher Institute of Dramatic Arts in Damascus in 2001 and participated in TV shows on Arab Syrian TV. He debuted in Al-Mutanabbi in 2001.

Bab Al-Hara Bab Al-Hara premiered in 2006 and is one of the most popular television series in the Arab world. Sharaf appeared throughout the series, and his role in season 4 expanded. Wael Sharaf played Moataz, the son of pharmacist Abu Issam. He left the series after season 7.

In an interview with CNN Arabic, director Bassam Al-Mulla stated that Sharaf was studying in London and that he demanded a higher wage. Bassem also stated that Wael ignored the favors the series bestowed on him. The next week Wael responded, stressing that without him the character would not have achieved the success it experienced.

Death rumor In 2012, there were rumors that Wael Sharaf had fled towards Turkey and was killed in an air raid. Sharaf laid the rumors to rest by making a public statement that he was alive and still in Syria.

Television

Dubbing roles Monster Rancher (TV series) as Datonares *In the name of Wael Al-Rifai Hunter × Hunter (1999) as Phinks Magcub (episodes 58–61), Geretta, Agon, Gotoh, Riehlvelt, Melody, Owl, Assassin E, Leorio (episodes 63–70) *In the name of Wael Al-Rifai Wish Kid *In the name of Wael Al-Rifai VS Knight Ramune & 40 Fire as Mito Natto *In the name of Wael Al-Rifai GeGeGe no Kitarō (2007 film) as Kitarō