Hiam Abbass

Hiam Abbass – 67th Annual Venice Film Festival – “Miral” Photocall – Palazzo del Casino – Venice, Italy – Photo Credit: Insidefoto / PR Photos

Place of Birth: Nazareth, Israel

Date of Birth: November 30, 1960

Ethnicity: Palestinian Arab

Hiam Abbass, also known as Hiyam Abbas, is an Israeli actress and director. She also holds French citizenship.

Hiam was born to a Muslim family. She was raised in the Arab village of Deir Hanna, in the Northern District of Israel.