Youssef Raafat

🎭 Youssef Raafat
📍 Profile

Name: Youssef Raafat
📍 Date of Birth: August 18, 2000
📍 Place of Residence: New Cairo, Egypt
🎂 Age: 25 years old (as of 2026)
🧑‍🎓 Nationality: Egyptian
☪️ Religion: unknown
📏 Height: Not available
⚖️ Weight: Not documented
📌 Marital Status: Single

🧒 Early Life and Background

Youssef Raafat was born in Alexandria in 2000 and lived there until the age of 12, after which his family moved to Cairo following his mother’s passing.

He grew up in a conservative Egyptian family that encouraged creativity. From a young age, he participated in school theater and local artistic projects. He studied at the Faculty of Media at an Egyptian university, believing in the importance of education and academic knowledge in shaping his artistic career.

🎬 Career Beginnings and Artistic Journey

🟡 Humble and Challenging Start

Before officially entering the acting industry, Youssef worked in casting offices and audition processes to learn the secrets of selecting actors and understanding the craft.

He participated in minor roles in national productions before receiving bigger opportunities.

📺 Filmography and Roles

TV Series Roles

Films

Youssef appeared in minor roles in several national film productions before making a significant breakthrough between 2023 and 2025 (elcinema.com).

🎉 Festivals and Events

Participated in the opening of the Cairo International Film Festival with the series Maw’ed ma’a El-Madhi.

Attended the Saudi Film Festival 2025.

Participated in panels and discussions about the future of drama and acting.

🤝 Notable Collaborations

Worked with Peter Mimi on national productions

Collaborated with Amr Saad, Hend Sabry, Eyad Nassar

Connected with leading figures in the Egyptian film and TV industry

🗣️ Media Statements

Spoke about the challenges of his early career and overcoming fear and the psychological impact of intense roles.

Described his role in Illa Al-Talaq as very different from his real personality.

Called his participation in Maw’ed ma’a El-Madhi a major step toward achieving his dreams.

📌 Detailed Role Highlights

1. Sayyid Al-Nas (2025)

Character: Adham El-Garahi

Story: Youssef portrayed Adham, the son of Amr Saad’s character, who falls in love with a girl from a family hostile to his father. This leads to dramatic conflicts around love, loyalty, and family.

Significance: His first role in the Ramadan 2025 lineup, gaining widespread exposure and featuring sensitive love and family conflict scenes.

2. Midterm (2025)

Character: Adham

Story: Played a young athlete aspiring to play professional basketball internationally, while struggling with the intense pressure from his father.

Significance: Showcases a psychologically complex role, demonstrating his versatility beyond simple “social son” characters.

3. Sib w Ana Aseeb (2023)

Character: Khaled El-Gendy

Story: A comedic social series about everyday life and family dynamics.

Significance: An early supporting role that helped establish him among rising young actors.

4. Maw’ed ma’a El-Madhi (2024)

Story: A contemporary drama exploring relationships and memories, streamed on Netflix.

Significance: Helped increase his popularity in digital drama outside the Ramadan season, opening new opportunities in long-form series.

👏 Audience and Critic Reception

Considered a promising emerging face in Egyptian drama.

Critics praised his natural charisma and steadily improving performances.

Received special acclaim for his roles in Sayyid Al-Nas and 220 Days.

💼 Hobbies and Activities

Fitness and football

Reading personal development and film books

Attending acting workshops and training in voice and movement

📱 Official Social Media Accounts

Instagram: @yyoussef_raafat

Facebook: Youssef Raafat

✨ Overview

Youssef Raafat is now recognized as one of the prominent young faces in contemporary Egyptian drama. He is known for his refined performances, natural screen presence, and commitment to exploring diverse roles early in his career.

Despite humble beginnings, he has established himself in the acting scene, earning critical respect and attracting a broad audience with every new role.