The Jordanian art scene bid farewell to the smile maker, Hisham Yans, one of the most prominent Jordanian artists who left a distinctive mark on the Arab art scene, and the man of many faces, who passed away at the age of 78 after a struggle with illness.
The Jordanian Minister of Culture, Mustafa Al-Rawashdeh, mourned him – through his official account on the X platform – and wrote: “I mourn with greater sadness and grief the death of the artist Hisham Yannis, who presented a number of critical theatrical works and distinguished Arab drama, including the Arabic Al-Manahil program, which focused on children’s culture and the Arabic language, and the Jawaher series. , which formed a mark in Arab drama and was firmly established in the conscience of generations.. As we express our condolences to the late artist who was one of the pioneers of comedy theater and theatrically imitated a group of political figures, We offer our deepest condolences to his family, loved ones and friends.”
I mourn with great sadness and sadness the death of the artist Hisham Yanes, who presented a number of critical theatrical works and distinguished Arab drama, including the Arabic Al-Manahil program, which dealt with children’s culture and the Arabic language, and the Jawaher series, which formed a mark in Arab drama and was deeply rooted in the conscience of generations. And as we express our condolences to the artist… pic.twitter.com/TXd4CUHskm
– Mustafa Al-Rawashdeh, Minister of Culture (@mostafa59625937) December 22, 2024
From Jaffa to Amman
In the mid-1940s, Hisham Yanes was born in Jaffa, Palestine, on May 21, 1946. He moved with his family to Amman, where he grew up in his childhood, a stage that later shaped the features of his artistic personality, as he was known from a young age for his passion for art and theatrical performance.
After completing his high school studies, he moved to Egypt to study law at Cairo University, then returned to Jordan again, completed his studies and obtained a master’s degree in political science from the University of Jordan in 2007.
Studying law was a stop in the career of the multi-talented artist, whose talent for writing and acting quickly emerged across various platforms, theater, radio and television. While in Egypt, he turned to theatre, and on the opera stage he presented several works from international theatre.
His artistic career
Jordanian artist and writer Hisham Yanes began his artistic career in the 1970s, and his journey was characterized by diversity and innovation. He gained wide fame with his unique talent in imitating public and artistic figures and political leaders, a talent that appeared in him since he was 12 years old. His actual career began through the “Amman Nights” program, where he presented distinctive imitations of prominent figures such as King Hussein, Yasser Arafat, Saddam Hussein, Gamal Abdel Nasser, Muhammad Anwar Sadat, Muammar Gaddafi, Bill Clinton, and Imam Muhammad Metwally Al-Shaarawi. He also excelled in presenting famous songs in a distinctive comedic style, while modifying the words and preserving the original melodies.
Comedy with societal messages
Yannis was known for his unique style of comedy, as he combined humor and social criticism in his works, addressing issues of concern to Jordanian and Arab citizens, such as poverty, corruption, and unemployment. This combination brought him close to the hearts of the masses, and gained him a wide popular base in Jordan and the Arab world.
Notable stations in his career
Yannis achieved great success with his educational series “Al-Manahil”, which is considered one of his most prominent and famous works. This work is considered one of the most important educational television programs in the region, as it aimed to enhance the culture of Arab children in an interesting and distinctive manner.
A prominent comedy duo
In his comedy career, Yans formed a distinguished duo with Jordanian artist Nabil Sawalha in shows such as “Hello Nabil and Hisham.” Later, the artist Amal Al-Dabbas joined them, and the trio presented a series of purposeful political plays that were well received by the audience. This cooperation continued for 7 years before the duo separated, and each of them continued his solo career.
Rich theatrical legacy
Yans presented a group of plays that combined political and social criticism, the most prominent of which are: “Saddam,” “A New World Order,” “Occassion,” “Everything for Sale,” “Welcome to an Arab Summit,” “The Siege That Has Been,” and “Peace.” Oh Sala” and “Hello Government”.
With this rich and diverse artistic legacy, Hisham Yanes has established himself as one of the most prominent Jordanian artists who have succeeded in combining artistic creativity with deep societal messages.
Hisham Yannis has an artistic career full of achievements in the fields of writing and acting. He wrote more than 82 television series and 15 political plays, the most prominent of which are: “A New World Order,” “Arab Summit Conference,” “Normalization,” and “Peace, Oh Peace.”
In the field of television drama, he enriched the screen with distinguished works, including: “The Golden Sword,” “The Drawn Sword of God: Khaled Bin Al-Walid,” “Aladdin Abu Al-Shamat,” “Nour al-Din Zenki,” and “In Our House is a Story.” “, “The India Boat”, and “Nagati and His Harem”.
On the acting level, he participated in several prominent works, such as “The Market of Puzzles,” “The Trial of Ibn al-Muqaffa,” “Qalat al-Shittar,” “A Girl from Nishapur,” and “Oddities of the World.” His last appearance on screen as an actor was in 2003 in the series “A New Point and Line.”
Positions and awards: a rich professional legacy
The career of Jordanian artist Hisham Yans was not limited to writing and acting only, but he also held many prominent positions in the media and artistic fields. He worked as a director and producer on the Jordanian Radio. He also joined the British Broadcasting Corporation and contributed to establishing the first school theater in Abu Dhabi, which strengthened his role in developing educational arts in the Gulf. In addition, he worked on reviewing television and theatrical scripts, which added a new dimension to his artistic contributions.
Yannis received many honors during his career, most notably the Hussein Medal for Distinguished Giving, second class, which was awarded to him by King Abdullah II in 2013, in addition to the Independence Medal, first class, in confirmation of his profound influence on the artistic and cultural scene.
A health crisis and an emotional departure
In 2007, Hisham Yannis suffered a health crisis following a stroke, which kept him away from artistic work and kept him out of the limelight, but he remained present in the conscience of his fans with his works that left an unforgettable mark on the history of Jordanian and Arab art. Throughout his career, Yans was a role model for young artists, presenting humanitarian and social issues with boldness and uniqueness.
With his passing on December 22, the Jordanian art scene lost one of the most prominent pioneers of satirical art, leaving behind a rich and diverse artistic legacy that will remain a milestone in the history of Arab art.
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