Actors & On-Camera Performers in the UAE
Actors, extras, doubles and stand-ins who perform on camera in films, series, commercials and branded content.
Feature film, TV drama, Reality & documentary, Commercials, Music video, Digital & social
- Lead ActorPlays a principal role carrying the story in a film, series or commercial.
- Supporting ActorPlays a secondary speaking role that supports the lead cast.
- Day Player ActorPerforms a small speaking part booked for one or a few shoot days.
- Commercial ActorPerforms in TV, cinema and online advertisements, often with little or no dialogue.
- Arabic-Speaking ActorPerforms roles in Arabic dialects such as Emirati, Khaleeji, Levantine or Egyptian.
- Child ActorPerforms on screen as a minor under child-welfare rules with a chaperone present.
- Background ActorAppears in the background of scenes to make the world feel real without speaking.
- Featured ExtraA background performer given a noticeable action or close framing in a scene.
- Crowd ExtraOne of a large group of background performers for crowd, stadium or event scenes.
- Stand-InStands in for an actor during lighting and camera setups so the cast can rest.
- Body DoubleDoubles for an actor's body in shots where the actor's face is not seen.
- Photo DoubleMatches an actor's look closely enough to appear in wide or angled shots.
- Hand ModelPerforms close-up hand and product-handling shots for ads and inserts.
- Parts ModelModels a specific body part such as feet, legs, hair or eyes for close-ups.
- Motion Capture PerformerPerforms movement and facial performance in a mocap suit for games, VFX and animation.
- Screen Combat PerformerPerforms choreographed fight and action sequences that do not require stunt work.
- Mime ArtistPerforms silent physical theatre and character work on stage, screen and at events.
- Lookalike PerformerResembles a celebrity or public figure for parody, events or commercials.