Syria has entered a new political chapter after the fall of long-time ruler Bashar al-Assad’s government. The interim authority has formed a new parliament to support reconstruction and bring together representatives from multiple sectors.
Syrian actress, model and television personality Rosina Lazkani now serves as one of the new lawmakers. Her move from entertainment to politics marks a significant shift as she prepares to help shape Syria’s future.
President Ahmed al-Sharaa appointed Lazkani to the first interim People’s Assembly. She did not take part in any election. Instead, she became one of 70 prominent citizens selected under the President’s constitutional authority.
The new 210-member parliament includes two-thirds elected through local representation. The remaining one-third consists of presidential appointees. This group includes cultural figures, human rights activists, relatives of civil war victims, former political prisoners and survivors of chemical attacks.
Women hold 21 seats in the new assembly. Lazkani stands among 15 women appointed through the presidential quota.
Born in 1990 in Damascus, Rosina Lazkani grew up in a culturally active family. She studied scenography at the Higher Institute of Dramatic Arts. She developed skills in acting, dance and singing. She also mastered several Arabic dialects, which strengthened her regional profile.
She first gained attention in 2013 through the drama Waiting. She later appeared in several well-known productions, including Intensive Care (2015), Shawk (2017), Ma Fiyi (2019), Al-Hayba: The Payback (2020) and Taht Al Ard (2025). Her role in Al-Hayba brought her widespread recognition across the Arab world.
Lazkani also expressed clear political views. She supported the Syrian revolution that led to the fall of the Assad government in December 2024. She consistently voiced opposition to Assad on social media from the early stages.
After the government collapsed on 8 December, she posted photos and videos online celebrating the development. Observers say her pro-democracy stance helped strengthen her position in the transitional political process.
After joining parliament, Lazkani said she felt honoured to serve the Syrian people. She pledged to focus on national reconstruction, the dignified return of refugees and the promotion of culture and arts as a key part of Syria’s identity.
Her transition from screen star to lawmaker now represents more than a personal milestone. Many observers view it as a reflection of Syria’s broader political and cultural transformation.
