The 2011 movie “Wahed Saheh” starred Egyptian actress Rania Youssef in the role of Farida. Because of her personal decisions, Rania is regarded as one of Egypt’s most controversial actresses. Rania gained notoriety for her relationships and several marriages before making news once more in 2018 when she was accused of using vulgar language in public. Rania’s participation at the 2018 “Cairo International Film Festival,” where she was spotted sporting a dress that exposed her legs, came after the accusation. In addition to bringing Rania to light, the controversy also brought into question Egypt’s legal system, which still follows the dictates of a certain religion.
Childhood & Career of Rania Youssef
December 1, 1973, saw the birth of Rania Youssef in Cairo, Egypt. Her mother was employed as a flight attendant, and her father, Sayed Youssef, was an officer. Rania attended “St. Clair School,” where she completed her high school education. After that, she enrolled at “Cairo University” to study English literature for her Bachelor of Arts degree.
Following her graduation, Rania began working for apparel firms as a fashion designer. Then, she decided to pursue a career in show business as a model, and she went on to feature in a few print advertising. When she was chosen for the role of “The Punishment” in a 1993 movie, she made her acting debut. She participated in the 1997 “Miss Egypt” competition and placed third. After then, Rania began making appearances in TV shows including “Khan Al-Qandeel.” Her major break came in 2004 when she was cast in three television shows: Moataqal Al-Hob, Batta Wa Akhwatuha, and Al Qarar Al Akher. In 2008, Rania Youssef secured roles in several television series following a period of silence. She made a comeback to the big screen that same year when she starred in the film “Cabaret,” which was directed by Sameh Abdelaziz. Rania appeared in a number of films in the ensuing years, including “Alzheimer’s” (2010). Several of Egypt’s most well-known performers, including Adel Emam and Nelly Karim, also starred in the movie. In the 2010 TV show “Ahl Cairo,” Rania had a significant part. She acted as a gynaecologist in “Wahed Saheh,” one of the feature films she starred in in 2011. Rania Youssef is still making appearances in movies and TV series. Because of the issues she has been involved in over the years, she is one of Egypt’s most well-known actresses.
Disputes of Rania Youssef
Rania Youssef has consistently faced criticism for her sensual on-screen personas. She was criticized in 2012 for her part in the controversial scenes that were later cut out of the movie “Acklam.” Rania made headlines again that year when she filed a case against her ex-husband and ex-mother-in-law. Rania had stated in the complaint that she was being harassed by her ex-husband following the failure of her attempts to make amends.
Rania attended the “Cairo International Film Festival” on November 29, 2018, sporting a black lace dress that exposed her legs. After that, a group of attorneys filed charges against her for public obscenity and brought the matter to the attention of the top prosecutor. The actress may spend up to five years behind bars if found guilty. “The Actors’ Guild” in Egypt declined to stand up for Rania, even after she released a statement claiming she had not intended to insult anyone.
Individual Life of Rania Youssef
Rania Youssef is a three-time married woman. She had two daughters, Yasmin and Nancy Mokhtar, from her previous marriage to renowned Egyptian producer Mohammad Mokhtar. But the marriage disintegrated into divorce. Rania wed engineer and businessman Tareq Azab four months after divorcing her first husband. Following the dissolution of this marriage, Rania wed Amro Al Shabrawi. She filed for divorce from her third marriage in June 2018 due to private matters. Rania Youssef is active on social media sites like Instagram and Facebook.
Net Worth of Rania Youssef
The estimated net worth of Rania Youssef is about $2 million.