Rania Youssef is an Egyptian actress and model. She was born in Cairo in 1973 to an officer and a flight attendant.

Prior to her acting career, Rania worked as a model. She's appeared in a number of television series, including "Riyah Al Madina" (City Winds), "A'ilat Al Hajj Metwaly" (The Household of Al Hajj Metwaly), and "Al Nisaa Qadimat" (The Women Are Coming). She's taken on increasingly controversial and racy film roles, which has ruffled the feathers of many in Egypt and the Middle East.