Presenter
As a presenter, I was the first Jordanian to achieve pan-Arab success as the co-host of pan-Arab Pop Idol, ‘SUPERSTAR’ with Fremantle Media.
I have worked with prestigious networks such as Abu Dhabi TV, Showtime, CNN, BBC, Future TV, LBC/Lebanon, JTV, and AlAraby TV .
Singer
I released two Arabic pop albums and various singles, including the hit song ‘Shayef Nafsak’which topped the charts for several weeks .
I trained as an actress at the Guildford School of Acting and have over twenty-five years of experience in film, theatre, and voice-overs in both the UK and Jordan.
Work includes the lead female role of Mona in the Egyptian movie ‘The Seventh Sense’, Lamia in the award winning Jordanian Film ‘Salma’s Home’, and Miriam in the BFI romantic drama ‘Layla’ which was a nominee for the grand jury prize at the Sundance Film Festival.
Hailed as the 'Arab Tracey Ullman' following the success of my comedy sketch show, "The Rania Show" on Roya TV in Jordan, I realised the profound impact of humour and storytelling in engaging audiences and addressing important social issues. I then went on to create an educational social media series with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) to spread sexual health awareness for young people in the Arab world. These episodes use combine humour and my training as a coach to help break down taboos and provide vital information in an accessible and entertaining way,.
My theatre credits include ‘Nahda’ at The Bush Theatre, ‘Can’t See For Looking’ at The Cockpit Theatre and an OFFIE nomination for my debut one-woman show ‘Superstarstar In Therapy’ at The Etcetera Theatre for 2026. Acting CV Spotlight
The Anglo Jordanian Society Gala Dinner at The Guildhall-UK in 2016 attended by its patrons HRH The Duke of Kent and HRH Prince El Hassan Bin Talal.
The World Science Forum, held for the first time in Jordan attended by its patrons His Majesty King Abdullah and president of Hungary Ader Janos.
The King Hussein Cancer Centre charity gala dinner in Jordan.
The launch of the mineral skincare product Salome in Hong Kong.
“You helped to make our shared forum a great success for science and peace building in Jordan, the region and the world. On behalf of the entire World Science Forum Steering Committee, I thank you.”
— HRH Sumaya Bint El Hassan President,
Royal Scientific Society of Jordan Chair,
World Science Forum 2017
“Everything about Rania’s teachings was informative and expansive and each participant left with greater clarity on the underlying triggers that had been repeating in their lives. I look forward to having Rania again as a guest speaker so that many others can experience her magic.”
— Maria Mercedes Brito
Women’s empowerment coach U.S.A
“Thank you Rania Kurdi, for sharing your experiences as a MENA performing artist, presenter and writer. Our students were inspired by you. You are an excellent ambassador for professional performing arts in the region and globally.”
— Professor Peter Barlow FRSA
Executive Director of Sharjah
Performing Arts Academy