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Reem Saadeh
ريم سعادة
Born
Jacqueline Boutros Issa Hattar

(1958-01-10) January 10, 1958 (age 67)
Fuheis, Jordan
Alma materAmman Arab University
OccupationActress

Reem Saadeh (Arabic: ريم سعادة ; born January 10, 1958) is a Jordanian film and television actress who is also well known for providing Arabic voice dubbing to many anime series.

Personal life

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Saadeh was born in Fuheis, Jordan, under the name Jacqueline Boutros Issa Hattar (جاكلين بطرس عيسى حتر).[1] Under this name she holds a master's degree in psychology with her master's thesis on the use of therapeutic drama with children. Her 2009 PhD thesis from Amman Arab University was on the use of creative psychological drama with juvenile delinquents.[2]

Acting career

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Using the stage name Reem Saadeh, she started acting in 1979, taking parts in many TV drama series and local theater productions. She has a recurring role in both seasons of the Netflix Jordanian teen drama AlRawabi School for Girls, as the strict vice-principal Miss Abeer.[3][4][5][6] She has also been featured in the series The Forgotten Joy, Darb Alshahama, Nimr Bin Adwan, Oaks Hill, The Unaccepted Reality, Laura H., Tenth Circle, Al Mishraf and Ukhti wa Khelfatiha.[7][8] Saadeh has also played roles in short films including "Is It Still Me?", "Where Have You Been",[9][10][11] and the award winner "Ode to a Child".[12]

Saadeh began doing voice work for anime roles in series produced by Al-Sharq Al-Adnaa Studios and Al-Markaz Al-Arabi Studios, two dubbing companies in Jordan. She has voiced roles in such series as Chibi Maruko-chan,[13] Adventures of the Little Koala, The Adventures of the Little Prince, Akakichi no Eleven, Babar, The Fruitties, Hello! Lady Lynn, Katry, The Cow Girl, A Little Princess Sarah, Sherlock Hound, and Voltron: Defender of the Universe.[14]

In 2024, through a workshop sponsored by the Arab Theatrical Authority and the Ajad Training Center, Saadeh presented specialized curriculum on using the techniques of drama therapy. She led a program that combined creativity with the psychological benefits of using theater skills in the classroom to work with people with disabilities.[15][16]

At the 39th annual Jerash Festival for Culture and Arts, Saadeh was named 2025 Festival Honouree in recognition of her "rich contributions to theatre, television, and voice acting".[17]

References

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  1. ^ "A special interview with Jordanian star Dr. Reem Saadeh." Donya Ya Donya. Jul 30, 2023. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x9eNRT1lvS8&t=146s.
  2. ^ Alaa B. Diraneieh. "The Effectiveness of a Counseling Program Based on Psychodrama in Reducing Anxiety Level and Improving Self–Esteem among Marginalized Women in Amman Capital City." Jordanian Educational Journal 2022-04-30:93-121.
  3. ^ "AlRawabi School For Girls Season 2: A Profound Declaration of Female Solidarity." In Their Own League. Feb. 24, 2024. https://intheirownleague.com/2024/02/24/alrawabi-school-for-girls-season-2-a-profound-declaration-of-female-solidarity/
  4. ^ Imane Ibrahim. "Al Rawabi School for Girls": A Jordanian Series Full of Messages and Lessons." Al Majalla. 27 Aug 2021. https://en.majalla.com/node/157191/artal-rawabi-school-girls-jordanian-series-full-messages-and-lessons
  5. ^ Jamal Odeh. "Looks Like It Could be Back To School For 'AlRawabi School For Girls.'" About Netflix. 15 May 2023. https://about.netflix.com/en/news/looks-like-it-could-be-back-to-school-for-alrawabi-school-for-girls
  6. ^ Kairavi Pandya. "The Cost of Girlhood." Rewinding Reels. June 14, 2024. https://kairavipandya.substack.com/p/the-cost-of-girlhood
  7. ^ El Cinema. Reem Saadeh filmography. https://elcinema.com/en/person/1100790/filmography
  8. ^ Olivewood Film Studios and Roya TV Building a Groundbreaking Sitcom Studio in Jordan. 04/30/2024. https://efile.fara.gov/docs/7327-Informational-Materials-20240430-1.pdf
  9. ^ Oran International Arab Film Festival catalog. https://oranfestivaldz.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Fastival-arabe-catalogue-1.pdf
  10. ^ "Jordanian Short Film "Where Have You Been?" is set to go on a wide festival tour in four different countries." MAD News. Oct. 4, 2024. https://mad-distribution.film/press/697971179038.php
  11. ^ "Jordanian Short Where Have You Been?: A Tender Exploration of Human Connection in a World of Isolation." Jordan News. Oct 09,2024. https://www.jordannews.jo/Section-133/Trending/Jordanian-Short-Where-Have-You-Been-A-Tender-Exploration-of-Human-Connection-in-a-World-of-Isolation-37849
  12. ^ "Short Film Factory April 1922 Awards." Short to the Point. https://shorttothepoint.com/short-film-factory-april-2022-awards/
  13. ^ "The return of Chibi Maruko-chan to the Middle East". Arab News Japan. 2021-01-13. Archived from the original on 2025-01-21. Retrieved 2025-06-04.
  14. ^ Reem SAADEH. Anime News Network. https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/people.php?id=169255 Archived 2024-09-27 at the Wayback Machine
  15. ^ ""Ajad" Arranged Several Training Sessions During the Advocacy Month". Sharhjah City for Humanitarian Services. Dec 12, 2024. https://schs.ae/en/news-detail/ajad-arranged-several-training-sessions-during-advocacy-month
  16. ^ Ajad Training Centre launches series of programs. Sharjah 24. December 12, 2024. https://sharjah24.ae/en/Articles/2024/12/12/al0214
  17. ^ "'Last Stop' Opens Monodrama Festival at Jerash 2025." Jordan Pulse. 15-07-2025. https://www.jordanpulse.com/article/8604
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