Hayman Homer
Born
Hayman Homer Eli

(1990-04-26) April 26, 1990 (age 34)
CitizenshipAmerican
Alma materSalahaddin University
OccupationActor & Film Producer
Years active2018-Present

Hayman Homer (born April 26, 1990) is an American actor and Film producer of Kurdish descent[1][2].

He is most noted for his leading role performance as Jesus Christ in the upcoming 2024 epic historical film The Messiah for which he is recognized as the first Kurd to take on this iconic character[2]. Hayman also stars as a war medic in the 2024 war drama short film Aman[2].

Biography

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Hayman hails from a Kurdish family, his heritage traces back to the Principality of Soran, he was born in Erbil[3], an ancient city immersed in urban history and culture. after finishing high school, he has lived in various countries such as Kurdistan, Greece, Italy, France and England. His father, Homer Eli, a member of the Kurdish Peshmerga Intelligence Forces, gave his life for Kurdish Independence[1][2]. After the loss of his father at the age of 10, he was raised by his single mother, Bediah Azeez, alongside his seven siblings - five brothers and two sisters.

Hayman moved to the United States in 2017[4][5] and first settled in Nashville, Tennessee[3][1]

Education

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Hayman obtained a bachelor's degree in political science and international relations from Salahaddin University[4]. Hayman's passion for film led him to pursue further studies in acting and film at the 4th Wall Acting Studio and Nashville Acting Studio in Nashville, Tennessee[2].


2018-2022 (Early Work)

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Hayman started out as a model and appeared as the face of ‘The Escape Game’ commercial in 2018 that put his face on billboards in major malls across America[4]. He also got casted in multiple country and Hollywood music videos, before transitioning to film[4].

Music Videos
Year Title Artist Role Label
2013 "Marry Wanna" Tim Dugger Boyfriend Curb Records
2023 "Crying In The Shower" Letdown Artist Big Loud Record
2023 "Angel Face" Stephen Sanchez Gang/Stunt Universal Music Group

2023-Present

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Hayman Homer as Aman in "Aman" (2024) in Adairsville, Georgia.
Hayman Homer as Jesus Christ in The Messiah (2024) in Columbia, Tennessee

Hayman’s leading role movie began with the portrayal of Jesus Christ in ‘The Messiah’. Principal filming began on December 2023 in Columbia, Tennessee with JMC Studios. Hayman wrapped up Aman, his second war drama short film (Aman) in Adairsville, Georgia On November 2023.

Hayman’s latest commercial work, with Philip Morris International in Los Angeles, California, will be distributed throughout Europe and the Middle East.

Filmography
Year Title Role
2018 Special Night Jack
2024 Aman Aman
2024 The Messiah Jesus Christ








References

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  1. ^ a b c "Hayman Homer | Kurdish-born American Actor & Film Producer". traitmarkermediallc. Retrieved 2024-06-24.
  2. ^ a b c d e kurdistanchronicle. "Hayman Homer: From Kurdistan to the World". www.kurdistanchronicle.com. Retrieved 2024-06-24.
  3. ^ a b www.rudaw.net https://www.rudaw.net/notfound.html. Retrieved 2024-06-24. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  4. ^ a b c d "گەنجێكی كورد بووە ئەكتەری هۆڵیوود". دەزگای زاری كرمانجی. 2024-05-05. Retrieved 2024-06-24.
  5. ^ رووداو دیجیتاڵ, دیار کوردە (October 28, 2023). "گەنجێکی کورد لە چەند کلیپ و فیلمێکی بەنێوبانگی ئەمریکا رۆڵ دەگێڕێت". rudaw.net. Archived from the original on May 14, 2024. Retrieved June 24, 2024.
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