Aska Karem is a Sydney-based Middle Eastern Australian actor represented by Active Artists Management. Her experience spans feature films, short films, theatre, and commercials, with performances across Australia and internationally.

Screen

Aska has worked with acclaimed directors and production companies, from major studios to independent creatives. Her screen credits include:

  • The Piano Is Absent a Player – Daniela (Finesilver Media, dir. Dr Joshua Belinfante, 2025)

  • Three Thousand Years of Longing – Security Officer (Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, dir. George Miller, 2021)

  • The Sour Grape – Julie (Independent, dir. Azita Damandan, 2021)

  • Journey – Marjan (Put It Out There Pictures, dir. Mohammad Ghorbonkarimi, 2015)

  • Irresistible Choices – Journalist (John Kay Films, dir. John Kay & Young Martin, 2017)

  • Volcano Steak House – Friend (dir. Dejan Stepanovic, 2021)

  • Horizon Films – Wife (dir. Mustafa Allawi, 2021)

  • Sleep Ware – Independent short (dir. Amanda T, 2021)

  • Montgomery Homes – Customer / Couple (dir. Alex Fardell, 2023)

  • Acuity Production Co. for Penrith Council – Businesswoman (dir. Indiana Kwong, 2024)

Theatre

On stage, Aska has portrayed diverse roles, from Shakespeare to contemporary works, bringing power and authenticity to each performance.

  • Twelve Angry Jurors – Juror 11 (Point Break Drama, dir. Paul Winchester, 2025)

  • Proverbs 22:6 – Olivia (Rophe Films, dir. Sonia Witaneye, 2025)

  • My Name Is – Mandy (lxsid Productions, dir. Alex Sideratos, 2025)

  • The Crucible – Tituba (Point Break Drama, dirs. Paul Winchester & Blair Cutting, 2024)

  • Romeo and Juliet – Lady Capulet (Point Break Drama, dirs. Paul Winchester & Blair Cutting, 2023)

  • Free Mind Production – Zeinab (dir. Aska Karem, 2024)

  • Faith Connection – Layla (Horizon Theatre, dir. Maddy Slabacu, 2022)

  • The Trojan Women – Andromache (Upper Crass Theatre Company, dir. James Hartley, 2021)

  • Aladdine’s Fractured Fairy Tale – Robber Boss & Fairy Godmother (Ruby Theatre Penrith, dir. Anthony Brown, 2021)

  • Flow – Supporting (Simon Shepherd Productions, dir. Simon Elrahi, 2017)

  • Quicksand Project – Supporting (Wisdom Tooth Productions, dir. Joe-Mie Sarmiento, 2016)

  • The Kangaroo Guy – Supporting (Independent, dir. Joel Loxton, 2015)

  • Roxana – Lead (Independent, dir. Azita Damandan, 2023)

  • Fedora – Lead (Independent, dir. James Trimboli, 2022)

Aska has had the opportunity to work in both theatre and television commercials. Aska has appeared in several feature films, including "Three thousand years of longing,"directed by George Miller, "Journey" directed by Mohamad Ghorbonkarimi and “the sour grape directed by Azita Dadan. She has also worked on theatre projects, with her most recent being the play "Aladine," directed by Anthony Brown in 2021. She has also appeared in three music videos: "Isabella," "amrakam," and "bo to." Two of these videos were previewed on Kurdish channels in Kurdistan, showcasing her talent and appeal to audiences in the region. In recent years, Aska has appeared in a commercial for Montgomery Homes alongside Shaynna Blaze - Interior designer. In addition to this, Aska has also had the opportunity to work on theatre productions such as "Alladine," directed by Anthony Brown, and "Faith," directed by Maddy Sladbacu. These experiences have helped Aska to hone her craft and develop her skills as an actress.