Soroush Helali

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Soroush Helali (°1991) is a Belgian-Iranian actor and filmmaker known for his compelling performances and international appeal. Born in Tehran, Iran, he moved to Belgium with his parents at the age of 11, where he cultivated his passion for storytelling. He later pursued his artistic ambitions at the LUCA School of Arts in Brussels, earning a master's degree in film direction, further refining his skills both in front of and behind the camera.

Fluent in English, Dutch, Persian, French, and Azerbaijani, Soroush's multilingual abilities allow him to seamlessly adapt to diverse roles across global productions. His breakthrough came with the acclaimed Netflix series Rough Diamonds, where his performance captivated audiences and industry professionals alike. He also appears in the second season of Arcadia show, adding to his growing acting career in Belgium.

His work also spans multiple international productions, including the Amazon Prime crime drama The Assassin(2024), directed by Lisa Mulcahy and Daniel Nettheim, where he shares the screen with Alan Dale, Gina Gershon, and Shalom Brune-Franklin. He also stars in Running Dry, an international American production directed by Hamzah Jamjoom, and plays a pivotal role in The Dead of Night, an Iranian film where he appears alongside Ali Mosaffa.

Beyond acting, Soroush has an extensive background in martial arts. A black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, he was a former member of the Belgian Jiu-Jitsu national team and has competed at elite levels in international championships. His expertise extends to MMA, freestyle wrestling, and stunt work, making him a sought-after talent for physically demanding roles.

With a dedication to both emotional depth and physical intensity in his performances, Soroush Helali continues to push artistic boundaries, earning recognition for his professionalism, work ethic, and dynamic screen presence. His career continues to expand as he takes on new and exciting challenges in the film industry.

Soroush Helali
34 yearsBrussels (BE)
Gendermale
Year of birth1991 (34 years)
Place of birthTehran
NationalityBelgian, Iranian
Main professionActor
Working permitsEuropean Union (EU-27)
Housing optionsTehran (IR)
Eye colordark brown
Hair colorblack
Height (cm)180
Weight (in kg)92
LanguagesDutch, Flemish(native)Persian (Farsi/Dari)(native)EnglishFrench
SportJiu JitsuMartial artsThai boxingWrestling
Special skillsDramatic fighting scene choreographerStunt
Training
Primary professional training
Film
The Assassin (Series)
Chris
All3Media International
Dead of Night (Feature film)
Habib
Farhad Vilkiji Europe Media Nest
Running Dry (Feature film)
Amir
Hamzah Jamjoom AZ Celtic Films
2016 – 2017
Blue Silence
Bulent Özturk Minds Meet
2011
Innocent Belgium
Steve De Roover
Television
Arcadia S2 (TV movie (series))
Tom
Joël Vanhoebrouck Jonnydepony
2023
Onder De Radar
Kristof Hoornaert Geronimo
2021 – 2023
Rough Diamonds
Bujar
Cecilia Verheyden De Mensen
2020 – 2022
Zomerlijf
Pieter Verelst Borgerhoff & Lamberigts
2007 – 2020
De Bunker II
Mathieu Mortelmans Eyeworks