Who is Amani Ballour?

Amani Ballour is a Syrian pediatrician and was one of the heroes of the Oscar-nominated documentary, "The Cave." Born in 1988, she worked at a hospital in Syria where she was the first female lead doctor. During the war, she ran an underground hospital, known as "The Cave," to provide medical care to those affected by the ongoing conflict.

Despite the challenges she faced in her work, she continues to practice medicine and advocate for the rights of her fellow women in Syria. In addition to her medical work, Amani Ballour has also stepped into the commercial world as an actress.

In recent years, she starred in a Visa commercial, which highlights her story and encourages people to support refugees and those affected by conflicts around the world. In the commercial, she plays herself and speaks about her experience in the underground hospital, "The Cave." She also urges people to donate to organizations that support humanitarian efforts in Syria.

Ballour's work as both a pediatrician and a commercial actor has brought attention to the plight of Syrian refugees and the ongoing conflict in Syria. Her bravery and dedication to helping others have made her an inspiration for many, and her message of hope continues to resonate with people around the world.