Mina El Hammani

Mina El Hammani was born on November 29, 1993, in Madrid, Spain, and proudly acknowledges her Moroccan heritage. She began her acting career in 2014, entering the entertainment industry with a focus on developing her craft. Her early roles included a recurring part as Nur in “The Prince” (El Príncipe) from 2015 to 2016, a series that gained significant viewership. This foundational experience allowed her to build a presence in Spanish television, preparing her for more prominent roles that would follow. She also appeared in “La que se avecina” in 2016 as Fátima and in “The State” in 2017 as a woman at a market.

In 2017, El Hammani joined the cast of the popular police drama series “Serve and Protect” (Servir y proteger) as Salima Ben Ahmed, appearing in 200 episodes until 2018. This role further expanded her reach and demonstrated her ability to sustain a long-running character arc. A significant turning point in her career came in 2018 when she was cast as Nadia Shanaa in the Netflix original series “Elite.” Her portrayal of Nadia, a bright working-class student navigating a private school environment, earned her widespread international recognition. She starred in the first three seasons and the “Short Stories” specials, returning as a guest in the fourth season of “Elite.” During her time with the show, “Elite” received the GLAAD Media Award for Outstanding Spanish-Language Scripted Television Series. Her work on “Elite” significantly boosted her profile, garnering her a substantial following on social media. Following “Elite,” she continued to secure roles in other notable productions, including “Hernán” (2019) as Aisha and “The Boarding School: Las Cumbres” (El internado: Las Cumbres), which premiered on Amazon Prime in 2021 and ran until 2023, where she played Elvira in 22 episodes. She also took on roles in “Stories to Stay Awake” (2022) as Lua-Leylah, “Mañana es hoy” (2022) as Andrea, “Black Sunday” (2023) as Kila, and “Silent Cargo” (2024) as Andrea.

Beyond acting, Mina El Hammani has explored other facets of filmmaking. In 2022, she made her directorial and executive producing debut with the short film “Treinta Segundos.” Her upcoming projects include “Operation: Raqqa” (2024) as Malika, “La tierra de Amira” (2025) as Amira, “El clan Olimpia” (2025) as Trini in 4 episodes, and “Lisbon Noir,” which is currently filming. Mina El Hammani’s career trajectory highlights a consistent presence in high-profile Spanish and international productions, along with her emergence as a creative force behind the camera.