Mina El Hammani began her acclaimed acting career in 2014, quickly securing a recurring role as Nur in ‘The Prince’ (El Príncipe) from 2015 to 2016, a series that garnered significant viewership in Spain. This foundational experience allowed her to build a strong presence in Spanish television, which included an appearance as Fátima in ‘La que se avecina’ in 2016 and a role in ‘The State’ in 2017. 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 an impressive 200 episodes until 2018. A significant turning point in her career came in 2018 when she was cast as Nadia Shanaa in the Netflix original series ‘Elite.’ Her powerful portrayal of Nadia, a bright working-class student navigating a private school environment, earned her widespread international recognition.
Her other recent acting credits include Lua-Leylah in ‘Stories to Stay Awake’ (2022), Andrea in ‘Mañana es hoy’ (2022), Kila in ‘Black Sunday’ (2023), and Andrea in ‘Silent Cargo’ (2024). Beyond her extensive acting career, Mina El Hammani has expanded her creative endeavors into filmmaking. In 2022, she made her directorial and executive producing debut with the short film ‘Treinta Segundos.’ Her upcoming projects further highlight her versatility and consistent demand in high-profile productions. These include roles as Malika in ‘Operation: Raqqa’ (2024), Amira in ‘La tierra de Amira’ (2025), and Trini in 4 episodes of ‘El clan Olimpia’ (2025).
El Hammani is also currently filming ‘Lisbon Noir,’ underscoring her ongoing commitment to engaging and diverse storytelling.