Evin Ahmad is a Kurdish-Swedish actress and author. She gained international popularity for her roles in the Netflix series “Quicksand” and “The Rain.”
The actress was nominated twice for the Guldbagge Awards and won a Berlin International Film Festival Award in 2022.
Let’s discuss further details about the actress, including her age, family, career, net worth, personal life, and more.
Profile Summary
Full Name | Evin Ahmad |
Date of Birth | 8 June 1990 |
Age | 34 years old |
Zodiac Sign | Gemini |
Occupation | Actress & Author |
Partner | Ardalan Esmaili |
Children | 1 |
Childhood & Family
Evin Ahmad was born on 8 June 1990 in Stockholm, Sweden, and grew up in the Akalla district, where
she lived for 22 years. Her mother, Narin Hamada, is from Afrin, Syria, and her father, Adel Ahmad, is an actor from Sulaymaniyah, Iraq. Her parents are Kurdish.
She speaks the Kurdish Sorani and Kurmanji dialects and Swedish. Regarding her education, she attended the Stockholm Academy of Dramatic Arts.
Professional Career
Evin Ahmad started her acting career in 2007 in a film adaptation of Jonas Hassen Khemiri’s novel Ett öga rött. In 2014, she played Jasmine in the TV series Blue Eyes.
In 2015, she starred in “Beck—Sjukhusmorden” and “I nöd eller lust.” In 2017, she acted in Dröm vidare, and Vilken jävla cirkus. That same year, she played the character of Berivan in “Girls of the Sun.”
In 2019, Evin gained significant recognition for her roles as Evin Orak in the Swedish crime drama:” Quicksand” and the Danish post-apocalyptic series “The Rain.” The same year, she appeared in “Vår tid är nu” (The Restaurant) and “Ring Mamma!.”
In 2020, the actress portrayed Sara in the TV series “Tsunami.” In 2021, she gained wider recognition by playing the role of Leya, the lead character in the Netflix original series “Snabba Cash.”
In early 2022, the actress was cast in the lead role for the Netflix production “Who Is Erin Carter?,” her first English-language role. The series aired worldwide in late August 2023. In 2025, she will appear in “Den of Thieves: Pantera.”
Net Worth
Evin Ahmad’s exact net worth is not publicly known. However, it’s estimated to be between $3 and $7 million. She earned this wealth throughout her acting career and brand endorsements.
Relationship
Evin Ahmad is in a long-term relationship with actor Ardalan Esmaili. The actress also has a son, born on 28 May 2024. However, she hasn’t mentioned the name of her son yet. She shared the pictures and videos of her son on her Instagram account with the caption:
“One week with the love of my life, my beautiful son 24.05.28 🩶🧿”
Social Media Profile
Evin Ahmad is active on Instagram under the username evinahmad. She created her profile in November 2011.
The actress shares her professional and personal life, selfies, modeling photos, and upcoming project updates on her Instagram profile. You can visit her Instagram profile to see her posts and reels.