Montassar Tabben

Montassar Tabben is a Tunisian actor and former karate champion known for his diverse career spanning sports, academia, and acting. He achieved notable success as a karate competitor, winning multiple titles including the African Championship in 2008 and a gold medal at the Mediterranean Games in 2005. Later, he transitioned into academia, earning the prestigious Gustave Flaubert Prize for his doctoral thesis in 2016. Tabben has made a name for himself in the entertainment industry, particularly for his role as a villain in the Ramadan series 'El Maestro' and now as 'Farouk', a Libyan terrorist leader in the fifth season of the acclaimed British espionage series 'Slow Horses'. His multifaceted career reflects his talents in both intellectual and artistic realms, making him a rising star in international cinema.