| Bio/Wiki | |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Donia Samir Youssef Ghanem |
| Profession(s) | Actress, Singer |
| Physical Stats | |
| Height (approx.) | 5' 6" (168 cm) |
| Eye Colour | Brown |
| Hair Colour | Brown |
| Career | |
| Debut | Film: Emra'a wa Emra'a (1995) TV: Justice Has Many Faces (2001)  Song: Far2 el Sen |
| Awards | • 2016: DG Award • 2019: DG Award  • 2019: Arab Award for Best Actress  • 2022: 38th Alexandria Film Festival Award  • 2023: NRJ Drama Award  • 2023: Arab Alien Festival Award  |
| Personal Life | |
| Date of Birth | 1 January 1985 (Tuesday) |
| Age (as of 2025) | 40 Years |
| Birthplace | Cairo, Egypt |
| Zodiac sign | Capricorn |
| Nationality | Egyptian |
| Hometown | Cairo, Egypt |
| College/University | MSA University, University in the 6th of October City, Egypt |
| Educational Qualification | Graduation in Mass Communication- Major in Broadcasting (2008) |
| Religion | Islam |
| Social Media | • Instagram • YouTube • TikTok |
| Relationships & More | |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Marriage Date | 13 June 2013 |
| Family | |
| Husband/Spouse | Ramy Radwan (TV Host) |
| Children | Daughter- Kayla Ramy Radwan (actress; younger) |
| Parents | Father- Samir Ghanem (actor, comedian; deceased) Mother- Dalal Abdel Aziz (actress; deceased)  |
| Siblings | Sister- Amy Samir Ghanem (actress; younger) |
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Some Lesser Known Facts About Donia Samir Ghanem
- Donia Samir Ghanem grew up in the UAE.
Donia Samir Ghanem’s childhood picture
- In childhood, she acted in two TV shows.
- At the age of 16, she started her career.
- She has appeared in various Arabic TV series such as Ahlam El Banat (2005), Amir and the Journey of Legends (2013), Nelly and Sherihan (2016), Gat Saleema (2023), and Aysha El Dor (2025).
Aysha El Dor (2025)
- She has composed music for various Arabic TV series and films including Ya Ana Ya Khalty (2005; film), Bushra Sara (2009; TV series), Zana’et Settat (2015; film), Hepta: El Mohadra El Akhyra (2016; film), and Fi Al La La Land (2017; TV series).
Fi Al La La Land
- Donia has acted in many Arabic films such as Cabaret (2008), You Fly (2009), X Large (2011), Tasleem Ahaly (2022), and Rocky El Ghalaba (2025).
X Large
- She has appeared in various Arabic TV programs like El Khazna (2013), Maakom Mona El Shazly (2014), Eish Al Leila (2017), Dubai Cruise (2020), and Big Time Podcast (2024).
Big Time Podcast
- In 2015, she worked as a writer on the Arabic TV series Lahfa.
- She was associated with the social media campaign #FightUnfair in 2015 to support the children of Egypt who were facing problems there.
- She was featured in the 2016 Arabic music video Ersem Alb.
- She has performed in various radio series.
- Donia has been featured in various TV commercials like Etisalat and Pepsi.
Donia Samir Ghanem in Pepsi ad
- In 2016, Donia Samir Ghanem participated in a UNICEF Regional campaign to support Syria. She was also appointed as the UNICEF Egypt Ambassador.
Donia Samir Ghanem during a UNICEF campaign
- In February 2016, she hosted an episode of the TV show Saturday Night Live Arabia.
- She was featured in the 2016 ad for Magdi Yacoub Heart Foundation. The ad was named Ersem Alb (Draw a Heart), which featured various Egyptian actors and footballers.
- In 2016, she was featured in Google Doodle on International Women’s Day, which was displayed in the Middle East and North Africa.
Donia Samir Ghanem’s Google Doodle
- In 2017, she was listed as #2 in Forbes Middle East Top 10 Arab Female Actors and #28 in Forbes’ Top 100 Arab Celebrities.
- In 2018, she performed with a special child in the Arabic song “Nafs El Horouf” for the International Day of Persons with Disabilities.
- On 16 June 2019, she became the most followed Egyptian actress on Instagram.
- In 2019, she dubbed for the character of Princess Lubna in the Arabic film ‘The Knight & The Princess.’
- She has performed in a few theatre plays like Anistoona (2022) and Mekassara El Donia (2025).
Mekassara El Donia
- Donia hosted the fourth season of the reality TV show The X Factor Arabia.
Donia Samir Ghanem in The X Factor
- She has been featured on the cover of various magazines.
Donia Samir Ghanem featured on a magazine cover
- She has performed live at various events.
Donia Samir Ghanem performing on stage
- In her leisure time, she enjoys travelling to different places.
Donia Samir Ghanem during her vacation
- Donia is known for her mimicry of various actors and singers.
- She is often criticised for her indecent behaviour, including harassment allegations against people from the entertainment industry.
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