<p>Samira Al-Assir is a Jordanian actress and director of Palestinian origin. She grew up in an artistic environment, as her father founded a school for international folklore and her mother was the director of the theater department. She studied acting and directing at the American University of Beirut and began her artistic career in Lebanese theater before moving to Jordan. She has appeared in films, including "Without a Ceiling," for which she won the Best Actress Award. Her art focuses on humanitarian and social issues and considers theater to be the art form closest to her heart. Samira always strives to present works of high artistic value.</p>