Rania Youssef

Rania Youssef

Date of Birth: December 1, 1973 (52 years old)

Place of Birth: Cairo, Egypt

Nationality: Egyptian

Height: 1.69 meters

Marital Status: Married to Mohamed Mokhtar (since 2000)

Number of Children: 2

Education: Bachelor of Arts in English Language – Cairo University

🎭 Career and Artistic Journey

Early Career:

Began as a fashion model and appeared in various advertisements.

Made her acting debut in the TV series "Al-Aqab" in 1993.

Landed a larger role in the film "Al-Najoon Men Al-Nar" in 1994.

Early Acting Phase (1993-2001):

Participated in both television and cinema projects such as:

The series "Al-Aqab"

The film "Al-Najoon Men Al-Nar"

The film "Dammi wa Dumuu'i wa Ibtisamti" alongside Sherihan (1997)

Competed in the Miss Egypt contest in 1997, earning the position of first runner-up.

Other works during this phase include:

"Al-Qalb Yakhtai Ahdan" (1998)

The series "Khalf Al-Abwab Al-Mughlaqa" and the film "Al-Neel" (1999)

The film "Al-Kashi Mashi" (2000)

The series "Al-Nisa' Qadimun" (2001)

Rise to Prominence (2001-2012):

The series "Ailat Al-Hagg Metwally" with the renowned actor Nour El Sherif was her breakthrough role, firmly establishing her in the spotlight.

She went on to appear in numerous films, TV series, and sitcoms thereafter.

The "Riklam" Film Controversy (2012):

Issued critical statements about the film "Riklam" and director Ali Ragab.

Claimed that some of her scenes were cut from the final version of the film and criticized the placement of Ghada Abdel Razek’s name before hers in the film credits.

Refused to film the movie’s poster and stated that she would not pursue legal action despite the breach of contract.

From 2012 to Present:

Starred in films such as:

"How It Is"

"Regeta"

Appeared in TV series such as:

"Mawgaha Harra"

"Niran Sadeqa"

"Al-Seba' Wasaya"

"Oyoun Al-Qalb"

Cairo International Film Festival 2018 Controversy:

Faced significant media backlash on social media after appearing at the 2018 Cairo International Film Festival in a dress that some described as inappropriate.

A session was scheduled at the Azbaki Misdemeanor Court on January 12, 2019, on charges of "indecent exposure and insulting the Egyptian woman"—a charge that was eventually dropped.

The Egyptian General Intelligence Directorate criticized the unprofessional media coverage she received.

👩‍👧‍👦 Family Life

Father: An officer

Mother: A flight attendant

Completed her high school education at St. Claire School.

Has been married several times; her most recent marriage was to businessman Tarek Azab, from whom she separated in 2018.

She has two daughters: Yasmine and Nancy from her first husband, Mohamed Mokhtar.

🎬 Notable Artistic Works

Films:

1993: Al-Mansi

1994: Al-Najoon Men Al-Nar

1999: Mo'taqal Al-Hob, Nile (Japanese film)

2000: Al-Kashi Mashi, Al-Mudeefat Al-Thalatha

2008: Kabaryeh

2009: Fakhfakhino, A'azz Ahsab

2010: Zahimer

2011: Wahid Saheeh, Sarkhat Namla

2012: Riklam, Haflat Montasaf Al-Layl

2013: How It Is

2015: Men Dahr Rajol, Regeta

2017: Mamnoo' Al-Iqtirab Aw Al-Tasweer

2019: Doctor Basbas

2020: Sandouq Al-Donya, Demagh Shaytan, Aswar 'Aaliya

TV Series:

1993: Arous Al-Bahr

1995: Aqwa Men Al-Toofan

1997: Quloob Fi Al-'Asifa, Dammi wa Dumuu'i wa Ibtisamti, Bihar Al-Ghorba, Al-Qanfed, Al-Hasida

1998: Koki Kak (Season 2), Hob Taht Al-Harasah, Al-Qalb Yakhtai Ahdan, Al-'Eish wal-Melh

1999: Khalf Al-Abwab Al-Mughlaqa

2000: Andama Tathour Al-Nisa'

2001: Ailat Al-Hagg Metwally, Al-Nisa' Qadimun

2002: Unzur Hawlak wa Ibtasim, Al-Najm Al-Ladhi Hawa

2003: Fares Al-Romansiya, Khan Al-Qanadeel, Amanah Ya Leil

2004: Batata wa Akhawatuha, Awrak Masriyya (Season 3), Al-Qarar Al-Akheer

2005: Yanabee' Al-'Ishq, Na'tazer 'An Hatha Al-Hilm, Ta'amiya Bel-Kafeer, Zuhour Shetawiya, Al-Kalam Al-Mubah, Al-Seerah Al-'Ashooriya: Al-Harafeesh (Season 2), Al-Raqs Ma' Al-Zuhour

2006: Ala Bab Masr, Tahiyati Ila Al-'Aila Al-Kareema, Awlad Al-Ghali, Al-Jabal, Al-Imam Al-Moraghi

2007: Omaret Ya'qoobiyan, Sultaan Al-Gharam, Sa'at 'Asari, Al-Aqab, Ahlamak Awamer

2008: Ma'akum 'Ala Al-Hawa: Haem Abdel Daem, Kalimt Haq, Ali Mubarak, A'alyha wa Atiha, Shat Iskandariya, Rummanat Al-Meezan, Rajol wa Sit Sitat (Season 4), Banat Fi Al-Thalathin, Al-Fanar, Al-'Aed

2009: Sameer wa 'Ailetu Al-Katir, Dumou' Fi Nahr Al-Hob, Hikayat wa Ban'eeshha: Majnoon Layla, Harb Al-Jawasees, Al-Watar Al-Mashdood

2010: Mudhakkarat Sayyi'at Al-Sum'ah, Ayyam Al-Hob wal-Shaqawa, Ahl Cairo, Al-Hara

2012: Khoutout Hamra'

2013: Niran Sadeqa, Mawgaha Harra

2014: Al-Seba' Wasaya, Al-Ikhwa

2015: Oyoun Al-Qalb, Al-Sunduq Al-Aswad, Al-Ikhwa (Season 2), Ard Al-Na'am

2016: Layla, Saba' Arwah, Afrah Al-Qobba

2018: Wakleenha wal 'Aleh, Kanonoh Embareh, Al-Dawly

2019-2022: Al-Anisa Farah

2020: Wakleenha wal 'Aleh (Season 2), Mamlakat Iblis, Al-Harami

2021: The Game 2: Level Al-Wahsh, Molook Al-Jad'ana, Wa Koll Ma Niftraq, Al-Harami 2

2022: Manawra Bi-Ahlaha, Share' 9, Al-Mamalik

Radio Series:

2017: Al-Bakheel Howa Ana

📝 Additional Notes

Education: Completed her high school studies at St. Claire School.

Early Beginnings: Launched her artistic career in 1993 and participated in the Miss Egypt contest in 1997.

Career Controversies: Faced controversies related to the film "Riklam" as well as her appearance at the Cairo International Film Festival in 2018.

Artistic Diversity: Known for her varied roles in cinema, television, and radio, which has earned her widespread recognition in Egypt and the Arab world.