Asser Yassin

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Characters played by Asser Yassin

Taha Husain el-Zahhar — Diamond Dust (2018)

Taha lives in Cairo and works as a pharmacist while playing drums in his free time and caring for his wheelchair-using father. After finding his father murdered and seeing the police abandon the investigation, he takes responsibility for uncovering the killer, leading him into Cairo's corrupt and violent underworld.

El-Shayeb — Sons of Rizk 3: Knockout (2024)

Alternate name or alias for the third brother, strategic ally in criminal operations.

Al-Shayeb — Sons of Rizk 2: Return of the Lions of the Land (2019)

Minor associate or informant, provides street-level intelligence to the protagonists.

Tarik — South of Hope Street (2024)

Tarik is a member of the mountain community resisting the authorities. He explains that he found refuge there after a professor was rounded up, and that the professor helped him escape. His account helps establish how people targeted by the regime reach the community and its shelter.

El Shayeb — The King (2026)

Central protagonist of the Sons of Rizk saga, a charismatic crime boss navigating loyalty and power.

محمد عادل — On A Day Like Today (2008)

Mohammad is Mai's brother and a drug addict. He steals Mai's bag, prompting Ayman to chase after him, an event that ends with Ayman's death. Later, Mohammad points a gun at Yaser, and Mai intervenes to save her boyfriend by taking the bullet.

Career Overview

Asser Yassin has 38 screen credits in a career dating back to 2005. Their work spans 3 cinematic universes — most prominently Sons of Rizk Collection with 3 titles. Signature works include Diamond Dust, ohjkhklnkl, If the Cat is Absent. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
38
Birth Date
1981-02-25
Birth Place
Cairo, Egypt

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 3 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q20090166), public domain (CC0).