Jackie Sawiris


Jackie Sawiris is a Jordanian/Egyptian actress, writer and film-maker who is best known for playing the Arabian genie Majida in Knightmare from 1993 to 1994. Other notable performances include playing Roz in Eyes Wide Shut.

Acting career

Her character in Knightmare was Sawiris's breakthrough role, she appeared in the show for 2 years until the series ended in 1994, replacing actor David Learner who played the wood elf Pickle. Her role in the series was to provide some comic relief, Majida would often summon the Dungeoneers in herself and in Episode 1 of Season 7 she changes the original horned Helmet of Justice for a new one, much to the annoyance of Treguard.
Selected other film and TV Credits include 45 Minutes to Rammalah, Incendies, 10 Days to War, The Bill, The Big Swap, Emmerdale, the video game Krazy Ivan and Death Machine.

Producer/Director

Since 1988 Sawiris has worked behind the camera as a director and producer on many Film & TV Productions. She was assistant director on The Mummy Returns. She was also Production Secretary on 12 episodes of The Wire in 2003.
She is currently working on a selection of projects and films, some written, directed and starring herself.