Ward El Khal is a veteran Lebanese actress, considered one of the most prominent drama stars in Lebanon and the Arab world. Born on September 10, 1972, she grew up in a distinguished artistic family; her father is the poet and writer Youssef El Khal, her mother is the Syrian painter and writer Maha Bayrakdar, and her brother is the actor Youssef El Khal. She began her artistic career in the mid-1990s, specifically in 1995, participating in series like "Rabi' Al Hob" (Spring of Love) and "Asabea' min Zahab" (Golden Fingers). El Khal's true breakthrough and widespread fame came with the series "Nisaa' fil A'sefa" (Women in the Storm) in 1997. Since then, she has delivered diverse and complex roles that have proven her exceptional talent. A key milestone in her career was her role in the 2008 series "Asmahan," where she portrayed Alia Al-Mundhir, Asmahan's mother, a role that earned her wide recognition in Egypt. She has also participated in joint Arab productions and Egyptian dramas, including "Qatel Bila Agr" and "Nekdeb Law Olna Mabenhebesh." Her other notable works include "Thawrat Alfallahin" (2018), "Aswad" (2019), and her role as "Karma" in "Lelmout 3" (Till Death 3) (2023), for which she received widespread critical and popular acclaim. Ward has been married to musician Bassem Rizk since 2016.

Ward El Khal won the Murex d'Or award for Best Lebanese Actress for her role in the series "Lelmout 3" (Till Death 3) at the 2023 awards ceremony. Critics and audiences praised her portrayal of the complex character "Karma," where she successfully added significant depth to the widely popular series in its third season. She gained significant prominence in the Egyptian and Arab art scene through her pivotal role in the 2008 biographical series "Asmahan." Her performance as Princess Alia Al-Mundhir, the mother of Asmahan and Farid al-Atrash, was a turning point in her career, opening doors for her participation in numerous Egyptian and joint Arab drama productions. Throughout her career spanning more than two decades, El Khal has delivered iconic roles in Lebanese drama, most notably her role as "Lamis" in the historical epic series "Thawrat Alfallahin" (Peasants' Rebellion) in 2018. She has also participated in several important stage plays, such as "Hokm Al Ro'ayan" in 2004.

Ward El Khal holds a bachelor's degree in Advertising and Marketing.