Aska Karem is a Sydney-based Kurdish Australian actor represented by Active Artists Management. Her experience spans feature films, short films, theatre, and commercials, with performances across Australia and internationally. Aska has worked with acclaimed directors and production companies, from major studios to independent creatives. On stage, Aska has portrayed diverse roles, from Shakespeare to contemporary works, bringing power and authenticity to each performance.

SCREEN

Proverbs 22:6 – Olivia (Rophe Films, dir. Sonia Witaneye, 2025)
My Name Is – Mandy (lxsid Productions, dir. Alex Sideratos, 2025)

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

Free Mind Production – Zeinab (dir. Aska Karem, 2024)
Three Thousand Years of Longing – Security Officer (Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, dir. George Miller, 2021)

Flow – Supporting (Simon Shepherd Productions, dir. Simon Elrahi, 2017)
Quicksand Project – Supporting (Wisdom Tooth Productions, dir. Joe-Mie Sarmiento, 2016)
The Sour Grape – Julie (Independent, dir. Azita Damandan, 2021)
Journey – Marjan (Put It Out There Pictures, dir. Mohammad Ghorbonkarimi, 2015)

The Kangaroo Guy – Supporting (Independent, dir. Joel Loxton, 2015)
Roxana – Lead (Independent, dir. Azita Damandan, 2023)
Fedora – Lead (Independent, dir. James Trimboli, 2022)
Irresistible Choices – Journalist (John Kay Films, dir. John Kay & Young Martin, 2017)

THEATRE

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

COMERCIALS

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)