| Bio/Wiki | |
|---|---|
| Other Name | Basem Yakhoor |
| Profession(s) | Actor, Film Director, Stage Actor, Writer |
| Physical Stats | |
| Height (approx.) | 6' 2" (188 cm) |
| Eye Colour | Brown |
| Hair Colour | Brown |
| Career | |
| Debut | TV: El Soraya (1994) |
| Award | 2014: Cairo Television Festival Award for the series The Plea |
| Personal Life | |
| Date of Birth | 16 August 1971 (Monday) |
| Age (as of 2025) | 54 Years |
| Birthplace | Latakia, Syria |
| Zodiac sign | Leo |
| Nationality | Syrian |
| Hometown | Latakia, Syria |
| College/University | Higher Institute of Dramatic Arts, Damascus |
| Educational Qualification | Graduation (1993) |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Food Habit | Non-vegetarian |
| Social Media | • Instagram • YouTube |
| Relationships & More | |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Family | |
| Wife/Spouse | Rana Alhariri (screenwriter) |
| Children | Son- Roy Bassem Yakhour |
| Parents | Father- Ibrahim Yakhour |
| Siblings | Sister(s)- Dima Yakhour (younger; architect), Dalia Yakhour (works at a bank)  |
| Favourites | |
| Food | Shawarma |
| Style Quotient | |
| Car Collection | • Mercedes • Nissan SUV  • Cadillac Escalade   |
Some Lesser Known Facts About Bassem Yakhour
- Bassem Yakhour was born to a Greek Orthodox family.
Bassem Yakhour’s childhood picture
- On 16 February 1999, he joined the Syrian Artists Syndicate. He has directed and performed in various stage plays.
- In 2004, he directed the Arabic TV series Homy Hon.
Homy Hon
- He has produced a few Arabic TV series like Bbsata (2019) and Bbsata 2 (2020).
Bbsata
- As a writer, he has worked on a few Arabic TV series like Meen Waen (1999), Bokaat Daw 2 (2002), Bokaat Daw 6 (2008), Al-Muftaah (2012), and Bbsata 2 (2020).
Bokaat Daw 2
- He has appeared on a few Arabic TV programs such as Fe Male (2019), Ramez Magnoun Rasmy (2020), Layali Ramadan (2022), and Al Layla Dob (2024).
Al Layla Dob
- He has acted in many Arabic TV series including Hudud Shaqiqa (2013), Madraset Alhob (2016), Welad Al Balad (2022), Siyouf Al Arab (2025), and Al Boum 2 (2025).
Siyouf Al Arab
- On his self-titled YouTube channel, he uploads travel videos and other fun videos.
Bassem Yakhour’s YouTube channel
- In 2015, he was pranked, and he was made to believe that the Israeli soldiers had captured him.
- In May 2023, there were rumours that he was suing YouTuber Yaman Najjar for defaming him. However, he denied such rumours. In the same year, there were rumours of his violent assault on his second wife.
- He has appeared in a few Arabic films like Badaa Saat Fi Yawman Ma (2024), El Harifa 2: El Remontada (2024), and Siko Siko (2025).
Siko Siko
- In January 2025, on a public platform, he shared that he supported the pro-Assad (individuals, groups, or countries that support the Syrian government led by Bashar al-Assad) views. However, he later regretted his political remarks. He also apologised for hurting the sentiments of people.
- On 25 May 2025, he was threatened by a group named Burkan al-Furat for supporting Ba’athist Syria. He was even asked to leave Syria.
- He has worked as a TV presenter for the TV show ‘Charisma.’
- In his leisure time, he enjoys travelling to different places.
Bassem Yakhour during his vacation
- Bassem regularly works out at a gym to remain fit.
Bassem Yakhour at a gym
- He is an avid animal lover and owns a pet dog named Jacky.
Bassem Yakhour with his dog
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