An actor who was born in Basra, Iraq on the 25th August 1981 to Ikbal Al-Shayei and moved to Wales in the same year where he has been raised. He's been known to play the 'Bad Guy' having a strong presence on screen and a deep voice. He is fluent in Arabic, bringing versatility and range to his acting profile. He has worked all around the world. He is the owner of a production company called 'Talk, Act, Screen Productions' which has been running since 2009, holding a great reputation and success rate. He has boxed as an amateur and is highly skilled holding a professional boxing license registered with the British Boxing Board Of Control. He has worked with the National Theatre of Wales on two occasions. He has written and produced a series of short films.