By lebanesestories.com 
Early Life & Roots
Born on October 13, 1990, in Sydney, Australia, Daniella Yousef Rahme grew up balancing two cultures — her Lebanese heritage and her Australian upbringing. The daughter of Lebanese singer Youssef Rahme, she was raised in a home where music, art, and identity were always at the heart of family life. After completing her studies at Rosebank College in Sydney, she pursued training at the National Institute of Dramatic Art and Macquarie University, before later continuing her education at Notre Dame University–Louaize in Lebanon. This duality — East and West — would later become a defining trait of her artistry.
From Pageants to the Dance Floor
Her rise began when she was crowned Miss Lebanon Emigrant 2010, representing the Lebanese diaspora with elegance and charisma. But it was in 2014 that Daniella became a household name: she entered—and won—Dancing with the Stars: Raqs el Noujoum, Season 2. Her grace, discipline, and passion for performance captivated audiences across the Arab world.
The momentum led to high-profile hosting roles on MBC’s X Factor and Arab Casting on Abu Dhabi TV, solidifying her presence as a dynamic TV personality.
The Actress Emerges
Daniella’s true dream, however, was acting. In 2018, she landed her first major role as Yara in Beirut City. That same year, she starred in Tango as Farah, a performance that won her the Murex d’Or Phenomenon of the Year and the title of Best Actress 2018 by Kuwait’s Al-Anbaa newspaper.
Her career accelerated with The Writer (2019), where she played Majdouline. Streaming on Netflix, the series became an international hit. She went on to lead in Ramadan blockbusters like Al Awdah, Awlad Adam (2020), and later DNA.
From 2021 to 2023, she embodied Rym in Lal Mot (Till Death) — a role that brought her international recognition, airing on both Netflix and Shahid. Her performance won her the Murex d’Or Best Actress 2020 and the DIAFA Best Lebanese Actress 2022. Today, she continues to shine as Rouh in Nafas (2025), streaming on Shahid.
Awards & Recognition
- Murex d’Or Phenomenon of the Year 2018 – Tango
- Murex d’Or Best Actress 2020 – Till Death
- DIAFA Best Lebanese Actress 2022
Her awards not only celebrate her performances but also her ability to bring Lebanese storytelling to global platforms like Netflix.
Beyond the Screen: Style, Advocacy & Ambassadorship
Daniella Rahme is more than an actress. She is the face of L’Oréal Paris, the first female ambassador for Hublot in the MENA region, and a representative for global brands like Galaxy Chocolates.
Philanthropy is central to her life. She actively supports organizations such as Himaya, the Children’s Cancer Center of Lebanon, Hôtel Dieu hospital, the Starlight Foundation, and is an ambassador for Heartbeat. Her humanitarian vision extends beyond borders, even collaborating with Namibia’s Knowledge Foundation, with aspirations to launch her own charity one day.
Personal Life
In July 2024, Daniella Rahme married renowned Syrian singer Nassif Zeytoun — a union that instantly captured hearts across the Arab world. Their relationship, marked by authenticity and depth, brought together two of the region’s most beloved stars, symbolizing a true harmony between music and drama. In 2025, the couple joyfully announced that they are expecting their first child, a milestone that has been warmly celebrated by fans across Lebanon and the Arab world.
Why Daniella Matters
Daniella Rahme’s story is one of elegance, resilience, and ambition. From her beginnings as Miss Lebanon Emigrant, to her triumph on Dancing with the Stars, and now as one of the Arab world’s most celebrated actresses, she embodies the spirit of a new Lebanese generation — bold, global, and unafraid to dream big. With every performance, she bridges East and West, carrying Lebanon’s creative heartbeat to screens and audiences around the world.