| Bio/Wiki | |
|---|---|
| Profession(s) | • Actress • Comedian • Executive Producer • Life Coach • Podcaster • Singer • TV Host • Voice Actor • Writer |
| Physical Stats | |
| Height (approx.) | 5'7" (170 cm) |
| Eye Colour | Green |
| Hair Colour | Dark Brown with Light Blonde Highlights |
| Career | |
| Debut | Album: Rania Kurdi (2002) Reality TV Show: SuperStar (2003)  |
| Awards | Awarded at Golden Awards (2012) |
| Personal Life | |
| Date of Birth | 11 March 1976 (Thursday) |
| Age (as of 2025) | 49 Years |
| Birthplace | Jordan |
| Zodiac sign | Pisces |
| Nationality | • British • Jordanian |
| College/University | Guildford School of Acting |
| Hometown | Amman, Jordan |
| Food Habit | Non-vegetarian |
| Tattoo | Left wrist- |
| Social Media | • Instagram • YouTube |
| Relationships & More | |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Family | |
| Husband/Spouse | Mazen al-Zaabi  |
| Children | Son- Sharif Ryan Daughter- Angelina  |
| Parents | Father- Khaled Kurdi (Army Personnel, Airline Pilot) Mother- (Deceased on 29 December 2015; Airhostess)  |
Some Lesser Known Facts About Rania Kurdi
- Her father is from Jordan and is half Kurdish and half Russian-Circassian, while her mother is half Syrian and half English.
Rania Kurdi during her childhood
- She started singing and playing guitar when she was seven years old.
- She performed her music at the peace concert held after the 1982 massacre of Sabra and Shatila. She further made a speech requesting aid for Lebanon after her performance.
Rania Kurdi performing at the peace concert
- She worked as a voiceover artist at Mcasso Music, England, from 1993 to 1996.
- She trained as an actress in England, and after her return to Jordan in 1996, she became a presenter and producer for a Children’s TV special for Unicef and Jordan’s first-ever talk show in English for JTV.
- She served as the IVR voice for Zain (1998-2010) and Asiacell ( 2010-2017), the first two telecommunication companies launched in Jordan and Iraq, respectively.
- She worked as a TV presenter for Future TV, Lebanon, from 2002 to 2008.
- She served as a spokesperson for the Arab states for the international singing TV show, ‘World Idol’ in London.
- Throughout her career, she has released several songs, including ‘Sajeen Alamek’ (2002), ‘Ana Al Ghareek’ (2002), and ‘Tajarra’ (2002). In 2006, she released her second album, ‘Olli Leh’ and released the song ‘Shayef Nafsak’ which helped her to gain the top position in the Arab pop music charts.
Rania Kurdi in a still from her song, Shayef Nafsak
- She has appeared in numerous films and television shows across different countries, including the Egyptian film ‘The Seventh Sense’ (2005), the Lebanese TV series ‘Karaoke’ (2008), the UK television show ‘Doctors’ (2016), the British film ‘Daphne’ (2017), and the Jordanian film ‘Salma’s Home’ (2022).
Rania Kurdi in a still from Salma’s Home
- She served as an executive producer and writer for her sketch comedy show, ‘The Rania Show’ (2013-2014). She earned the title of ‘The Arab Tracey Ullman’ for portraying multiple characters, similar to the British comedian Tracey Ullman.
Rania Kurdi (right) in a still from The Rania Show
- Stanford University, America used the sketches she had performed during the show as their teaching material.
- In 2013, she became an ambassador to the Children of War Foundation.
- She has also appeared in several theatre plays, including ‘5 Lesbians Eating A Quiche’ (2015), ‘Can’t See For Looking’ (2023).
Rania Kurdi in a still from the play, 5 Lesbians Eating A Quiche
- She trained as a confidence coach at the Animas Centre for Coaching, England, from 2018 to 2019.
- In 2020, during an interview, she revealed that she was sexually harassed by her obstetrician during her first pregnancy but was too nervous to speak out against him. She said,
I myself didn’t realize I was being harassed by my obstetrician during my first pregnancy when I felt uncomfortable by his actions and behavior, but was nervous to say anything about his unprofessional behavior at first until other women shared they had similar experiences.”
- She is a vocal advocate for LGBTQ+ equal rights.
- In 2021, she started her podcast show, ‘Breaking Free with Rania Kurdi,’ where she shares inspiring stories and provides tips to increase confidence.
Rania Kurdi on the cover of her podcast, Breaking Free with Rania Kurdi
- In 2022, she started an initiative, Awal Marra, which translates to ‘First Time,’ providing a platform to raise awareness about child sex abuse. She took to Instagram to reveal that she was abused along with her friend when they were 9, which inspired her to start the initiative.
Rania Kurdi’s post about starting the Awal Marra initiative to raise awareness about child sexual abuse
- She is an animal lover and owns a chihuahua.
Chihuahua of Rania Kurdi
- She is a fitness enthusiast and works out regularly.
Rania Kurdi practising yoga
- In 2022, she had surgery to remove lumps from her breast.
- In August 2024, she earned a certificate of ‘Neurodiversity in Coaching: Context and Skills for Effective Practice’ from the Animas Centre for Coaching, England.
- In November 2024, she participated in the ‘Run The Wall’ campaign and cycled 30 km in support of Amos Trust’s emergency appeal for Gaza, demanding the end of the Israel-Gaza war and recognition of the Palestinian state by the Government of the UK.
Rania Kurdi during the Run The Wall campaign
