Evin Ahmad was born on June 8, 1990, in Stockholm, Sweden. Her parents are of Kurdish descent, having immigrated to Sweden. She grew up in Akalla, a suburb of Stockholm.
Ahmad began her acting career in the early 2010s, working primarily in Swedish film and television. She received formal training in acting at the Stockholm University of the Arts.
Ahmad gained significant recognition for her role as Leya in the Netflix series “Snabba Cash” (2021-2024), a reimagining of the popular Swedish film trilogy. Her performance received critical acclaim and broadened her international audience. She also starred in the Swedish crime drama series “The Restaurant” (“Vår tid är nu”) as Carmen, a character who evolved significantly throughout the series’ run. Another prominent role was as Nadiya in the Danish crime thriller series “The Chestnut Man” (2021), also on Netflix.
While a comprehensive list of all awards is not readily available, Evin Ahmad’s performances, particularly in “Snabba Cash,” have been widely praised and recognized within the industry. She has garnered several nominations and wins for her acting work in Sweden.