Muhammad Qanoua

Muhammad Qanoua (September 26, 1973 – April 22, 2023)"Sudden death of Syrian artist Mohammed Qanoua following a heart attack". Al-Arabiya. April 22, 2023. Archived from the original on 2023-04-22. Accessed on 2023-04-24. was a Syrian stage and television actor. He was the son of the late artist and radio director Marwan Qanoua. He was best known for his involvement in the comedic series Miraya, in which he acted alongside Syrian actor Yasser al-Azma in numerous episodes. He appeared in multiple Syrian television series, including Bab Al-Hara, Baqa'a Light and Kesr al-Azm. His final roles were in the series Al-Arbaji and Zoqaq al-gen, which were broadcast during Ramadan in April 2023.
==Early life==
His grandfather was a trumpet player, and his uncles (Hashem, Omar, and Ahmad) were theater artists who worked in the Dababees Theater under the group name "Al Akhawyen Qanoua." His father, Marwan Qanoua, who served as director of the radio station. He was also one of the founding members of the Artists' Syndicate. Muhammad began his professional collaboration with his father at the radio station when he was still a fourth-grade student, a partnership that continued until 2014. He officially joined the Syrian Artists Syndicate on March 3, 1998."Mohammed Kanoua - Acting - Filmography, Photos, Video". elCinema.com. Archived from the original on 2023-04-22. Accessed on 2023-04-22.
His start can be considered when Yasser al-Azma selected him to participate in the Maraya series. He subsequently engaged in commercial advertising for a period of time.Bosta website: Mohammed Qanoua Archived June 12, 2018, at the Wayback Machine. Over the course of his career, he presented nearly 140 series, encompassing a range of genres including drama, comedy, and tragedy. Additionally, he participated in one film, titled "Out of Coverage," released in 2007.
On June 25, 2022, the Lebanese journalist Rabaa al-Zayyat conducted an interview with Mohammed Qanoua on the program "Shaw al-Qasasa." During the course of the interview, Qanoua made a number of statements that were met with surprise by his audience. He asserted that he does not possess a considerable fortune and that he does not own a residence in Damascus or in any other location. He explained that he was determined to provide his family with a comfortable lifestyle and to ensure that his children have the opportunity to receive an excellent education. He articulated his disapproval of performing bold and indecent scenes and expressed pride in his wife and daughters' adherence to the hijab and their commitment to the customs and traditions of a conservative Eastern society."Mohamed Kanoua causes an uproar with his remarks about his daughters' hijab and refugees having children". Laha Magazine. December 13, 2020. Archived from the original on 2023-04-22. Accessed on 2023-04-22. He also rejected the legitimacy of civil marriage and his daughter's marriage to a person of a different religion. He expressed staunch opposition to the promotion of homosexuality and lesbianism."Sharp attack on Mohammed Qanoua and calls for his dismissal for his statements". Jordanian newspaper Al Sawsanah. Archived from the original on 2023-04-22. Accessed on 2023-04-22.
His daughter, Masa, began her acting career at a young age, appearing alongside him in numerous series, most notably Girls of the Family. As she matured, she opted to emulate her mother's example by donning the hijab and retiring from the acting profession. Mohammed Qanoua asserted that the practice of wearing the hijab and pursuing a career in acting are incompatible, and expressed his hope that his daughter would instead embark on a career in directing.
==Personal life==
He married a woman from outside the artistic community, with whom he had four children: Adnan, Marwan, Maya, and Masa."Funeral of the late Mohammed Qanoua in Damascus". ET in Arabic. April 23, 2023. Archived from the original on 2023-04-24. Accessed on 2023-04-24.
===Death===
Qanoua died of a sudden myocardial infarction on April 22, 2023, at the age of 49. Local media sources indicated that he died following a cardiac catheterization procedure."ShieldSquare Captcha". www.skynewsarabia.com (بالإنجليزية). Archiviert vom Original am 2023-06-06. Abgerufen am 2024-01-29.“Syrian actor Mohammed Qanoua dies at 50 years old”. Kingdom Channel. Archived from the original on 2023-04-24. Accessed on 2023-04-24. His funeral was conducted at Dar al-Shifa Hospital in Damascus, and his remains were interred at Mezzeh Cemetery.
The Syrian Artists Syndicate issued a statement on its Facebook page mourning the death of Muhammad Qanoua: "The Syndicate of Artists in the Syrian Arab Republic extends its deepest sympathies to the family, colleagues, and loved ones of the late Muhammad Qanoua. May the soul of our departed colleague rest in peace, and may we find solace and strength in this difficult time.""Syrian actor Mohammad Qanoua dies of a heart attack". Sky News Arabia. Archived from the original on 2023-04-22. Accessed on 2023-04-22.
==Acting biography==
===Theater===
* He has been involved in every theatrical production at Pins Theater.
* In 2018, he participated in the Bread Trail Theater with the Joy Choir.
===Cinema===
* Khareg Al-Taghtya 2007
===Series===
Year 	Series
1994 	Qadya A'alya
1995-1996	Maraya
1995 	Khalf Al-Godran
1996 	Modeer Be Al-Sodfa
1998-1999	Maraya
1998 	Safar
1999 	Mazad A'alany
1999 	Ahl W Habaib
2000 	Sebaq Ll Zawag
2000 	Hakaya
2001 	Maqamat Badea'a Al Zaman Al-Hamzany
2001 	La Shou Al hakey
2001 	Maraya
2002 	Hadieth Al-Maraya
2002 	Boqa'at Doa' - Part 2
2002 	Al-Safina Rehla 13
2003 	Abou Al-Mafhomya
2003 	Al-Yasmine W Al-Asmant
2003 	Qanoun W Lakn
2003 	Ayamna Al-Helwa
2004 	Lialy Al-Salheya
2004 	A'asr Al Genoun
2004 	Hekayet Khareef
2004 	Boqa'at Doa' - Part 4
2004 	Al-Khayt Al-Abyad
2005 	Al-Ghadr
2005 	Khafya
2005 	Hadieth AlMaraya
2005 	Khamsa W Khmesa
2006-2010	Bab Al-Hara
2006 	Ghezlan Fe Ghabet Al-Zea'b
2006 	W Sha' Al Hawa
2006 	Maraya
2006 	Asyad Al-Mal
2007 	A'ala Hafet Al-Hawya
2007 	Seret Al-Hob
2008 	Awlad Al-Qymarya
2008 	Bayt Gady
2008 	Youm Momter A'kher
2008 	Malameh Bashar
2008 	Gamal Al-Rouh
2009 	Al-Hasram Al-Shamy
2009 	Zaman Al-A'ar
2009 	Al-Sham Al-Eidya
2009 	Sahabet Sayf
2009 	Haya Okhra
2009 	Qoloub Saghera
2009 	Zelzal
2009 	Shetaa Sakhen
2009 	Ibn Al-Arandaly
2010 	Asa'ad Al-Waraq
2010 	Ahl Al-Raya
2010 	Sa'at Al Sefr
2010 	Al-Dabour
2010 	Al-Qea'aqa'a Bin Amr Al-Tamemy
2010 	Takht Sharqy
2010 	Al-Sandouq Al-Aswad
2010 	Abou Ganty
2010 	Abou Al-Khalil Al-Qabany
2010 	Sbaya
2011 	Ayam Al-Derasa
2011 	Maraya
2011 	Al-Welada Mn Al-Khaserah
2011 	Malh Al-Haya
2011 	Fe Hadert Al-Ghyab
2011 	Al-A'eshiq Al-Haram
2011 	Saya'aeen Daya'aeen
2011 	Moghamarat Dalila W Al-Zaybaq
2012 	Romantica
2012 	Ayam Al-Derasa
2012 	Al-Amemy
2012 	Set Kaz
2012 	Al-Moftah
2012 	Arwah A'arya
2012 	Banat Al-Eela
2012 	Mokhtar Haretna
2012 	Tahoun Al-Shar
2013 	Maraya
2014 	Khawatem
2014 	Boqa'et Doa'
2014-2015	Bab Al-Hara
2015 	Haret Al-Masharqa
2015 	B Entezar Al-Yasmine
2015 	Shahr Zaman
2015 	A'anaya Moshadada
2015 	Donia
2016-2017	Bab Al-Hara
2016 	Moznebon A'brya'
2016 	Shouq
2016 	Ayam La Tounsa
2016 	Faouda
2018 	Ra'ehat Al-Rouh
2018 	Al-Molheb Ben Abi Safra
2019 	Bab Al-Hara
2019 	Double Face
2019 	Haramlek
2021 	A'ala Safeh Sakhen
2021 	Al-Snawnaw
2021 	Haret Al-Qouba
2022 	A'ala Qayd Al-Hob
2022 	Hawazeeq
2022 	Kasr A'adm
2022 	Ma'a Waqf Al-Tanfeez
2023 	Laylat Al Sqout
2023 	Al-A'arbagy
2023 	Zoqaq Al-Gen - Al-Karakon
Category:1973 births
Category:2023 deaths
Category:People from Damascus
Category:Syrian stage actors
Category:Syrian people