Souad Faress

Acting

Souad Faress

Born 25 March 1948 · Accra, Ghana · 78

Souad Adel Faress is a stage, radio, television and film actress based in United Kingdom. She is best known for her portrayal of the solicitor Usha Gupta, in the long-running BBC Radio 4 serial The Archers and for her role as the High Priestess of the Dosh Khaleen in the sixth season of the HBO series Game of Thrones. Born in Ghana, she also holds Syrian and Irish citizenships.

Known for

Highlights

Game of Thrones2011 · Series · Dosh Khaleen High Priestess
Dune2021 · Film · Bene Gesserit Sister
The Sandman2022 · Series · Fate Crone
His Dark Materials2019 · Series · Larissa
Christopher Robin2018 · Film · Wealthy Woman
Sense82015 · Series · Ruth El-Saadawi

Filmography

Movies

17 films

A House in Jerusalem2023 · Film · Older Rasha
Dune2021 · Film · Bene Gesserit Sister
Made in Italy2020 · Film · Ree
Christopher Robin2018 · Film · Wealthy Woman
Only the Lonely2018 · Film · Gurmeet
Bridget Jones's Baby2016 · Film · Judge
Hampstead Theatre At Home: Tiger Country2014 · Film · Lakshmi / Bindu
The Making of a Lady2012 · Film · Ameerah
The Fever2004 · Film · The Seamstress
Promoted to Glory2003 · Film · Psychiatrist
Sixth Happiness1998 · Film · Sera Kotwal
Such a Long Journey1998 · Film · Mrs. Rabadi
Bhaji on the Beach1993 · Film · Rekha
My Sister-Wife1992 · Film · Mumtaz
Shalom Salaam1989 · Film · Nasreen
My Beautiful Laundrette1985 · Film · Cherry N. Ali
Who's Who1979 · Film · Samya

Filmography

Series

53 shows

Ann Droid2026 · Series · Mystic Maria
The Marlow Murder Club2024 · Series · Sue Whybrow
Alexander: The Making of a God2024 · Series · Oracle
The Change2023 · Series · Annie
Beyond Paradise2023 · Series · Ella Woods
Better2023 · Series · Zaara Slack
The Other Half2022 · Series · Maman
The Sandman2022 · Series · Fate Crone
Signora Volpe2022 · Series · Dame Felicity Morris
Landscapers2021 · Series · Judge Blacklock
We Are Lady Parts2021 · Series · Gran
His Dark Materials2019 · Series · Larissa
The Spy2019 · Series · Mama Sophie Cohen
Back to Life2019 · Series · Anna
Porters2017 · Series · Freda
Apple Tree House2017 · Series · Mrs Andros
Brief Encounters2016 · Series · Widowed Linda
Sense82015 · Series · Ruth El-Saadawi
Pat & Cabbage2013 · Series · Judy
Hunted2012 · Series · Mrs Sidwa
Vera2011 · Series · Eve Jamshidi
Game of Thrones2011 · Series · Dosh Khaleen High Priestess
Law & Order: UK2009 · Series · Birsen Ozkan
The Sarah Jane Adventures2007 · Series · Old Rani
My Spy Family2007 · Series · Mrs. Vong
Tripping Over2006 · Series · Margery
New Street Law2006 · Series · Amanda Collins
Bodies2004 · Series · Anaesthetist
No Angels2004 · Series · Aunty Di
Strange2003 · Series · Mrs. Singh
Being April2002 · Series · Leela
Doctors2000 · Series · Mala Chowdhry
My Hero2000 · Series · NHS Inspector
Holby City1999 · Series · Jocelyn Davidson
Supply and Demand1998 · Series · Ella Kumar
Bernard's Watch1997 · Series · Mrs Bhanjani
Trial & Retribution1997 · Series · Dr Sudha Malik
Family Affairs1997 · Series · Aamina Shafiq
Silent Witness1996 · Series · Diomanda Yannis
Prime Suspect1991 · Series · Mrs. Duhra
South of the Border1988 · Series · Manda
Inspector Morse1987 · Series · Hospital Doctor
Casualty1986 · Series · Rosemary
EastEnders1985 · Series · Farah Ahmed
Screen Two1985 · Series · Mumtaz
The Bill1984 · Series · Fatima Ahmet
Blake's 71978 · Series · Selma
Secret Army1977 · Series · Maria
Two's Company1975 · Series · Guests
Crown Court1972 · Series · Dr Joanna Whitley
Play for Today1970 · Series · Samya
BBC Play of the Month1965 · Series · Gypsy
Coronation Street1960 · Series · Urmila Alahan