Daniella Rahme facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Daniella Rahme
دانييلا يوسف رحمة
Born	Daniella Yousef Rahme (1990-10-13) 13 October 1990 (age 34) Sydney, Australia
Nationality	Lebanese, Australian
Alma mater	National Institute of Dramatic Art, Sydney Macquarie University, Sydney Notre Dame University–Louaize, Zouk Mosbeh
Occupation	Actress, TV presenter
Years active	2009–present
Spouse(s)	Nassif Zeytoun ​ (m. 2024)​

Daniella Yousef Rahme (Arabic: دانييلا يوسف رحمة; born October 13, 1990) is a talented actress, dancer, and TV host from Lebanon and Australia. She is well-known for her exciting performances and has won several awards. Daniella became famous after winning the second season of Dancing with the Stars: Raqs el Noujoum.

Early Life and Education

Daniella Rahme was born in Sydney, Australia. Her father, Youssef Rahme, is a Lebanese singer who moved to Australia during a difficult time in Lebanon. Her mother is also Lebanese.

Daniella went to Rosebank College Five Dock for high school. After that, she studied at the National Institute of Dramatic Art and Macquarie University in Sydney. She later continued her studies at Notre Dame University–Louaize in Zouk Mosbeh, Lebanon.

Daniella's Career Journey

Daniella's first appearance on TV was in a commercial for Foot Locker in 2009. In 2014, she joined the second season of Dancing with the Stars: Raqs el Noujoum. Her amazing energy and performances quickly made her a favorite, and she won the competition!

After Dancing with the Stars, Daniella became a TV host. She hosted MBC X Factor and then the popular talent show Arab Casting on Abu Dhabi TV.

Acting Roles and Success

Daniella always loved acting, even when she was in school. She joined theater and drama groups to develop her skills. Her dream of acting came true in 2018.

She made her acting debut as Yara in the TV series Beirut City. Critics and viewers loved her performance. Next, she played Farah in Tango, acting alongside stars like Bassel Khaiat. This series was very popular, and Daniella's acting earned her the Murex d'Or award for "Phenomenon of the Year 2018." She also won "Best Actress 2018" from Al-Anbaa in Kuwait.

Daniella's third main role was Majdouline in The Writer in 2019. This show was available on Netflix worldwide and became very popular. This helped her become known as one of the most talented actresses in the Arab world. She also acted in Al Awdah and Awlad Adam, which aired during Ramadan 2020. In December 2020, Daniella starred as Aya in the series DNA, streamed on Shahid Vip.

From 2021 to 2023, Daniella played the role of Rym in Lal Mot. She continued to win awards, including the Murex d'Or for best actress in 2020 for her role in Awlad Adam. In 2022, she received the Diafa award for best Lebanese actress. In 2025, she appeared as Rouh in the series Nafas.

Other Activities and Charity Work

Daniella Rahme is a well-known ambassador for several big brands. She is an ambassador for L'Oreal Paris and the first female ambassador for Hublot watches in the Middle East and North Africa region. She also represents Galaxy Chocolates.

Daniella cares deeply about helping others. She is involved with many charities in Lebanon and Australia. She helps raise money and awareness for organizations like "Himaya," the Children's Cancer Center of Lebanon, the Hôtel Dieu hospital, and the Starlight Foundation in Australia. She is also an ambassador for Heartbeat. Daniella has worked with the "Knowledge Foundation" in Namibia and hopes to start her own charity foundation one day.

Personal Life

Daniella Rahme married Syrian singer Nassif Zeytoun on July 1, 2024.

Awards and Contests

• Winner of Miss Lebanon Australia 2009
• Winner of Miss Lebanon Emigrant 2010
• Winner of Dancing with the Stars: Raqs el Noujoum in 2014
• Murex D'or Award (for phenomenon of the year) in 2018
• Best actress 2018 from Al Anbaa Kuwait
• Murex D'or award for best Lebanese actress in 2020 for her role in Awlad Adam
• Diafa award for best Lebanese actress 2022

Filmography