Biography

Rayan Dashti (born October 16, 2008) is a renowned Kuwaiti actress, best known for her leading role in both seasons of "The Exchange", the first Kuwaiti series produced by Netflix. Her performance in the show earned her recognition as a rising star at a young age (14–15 years old). Thanks to this role, she became the youngest Kuwaiti actress ever to receive a nomination for the Arab world’s largest awards ceremony, the Joy Awards, in 2023. Rayan Dashti is also known for her work with "Trend Production", one of Kuwait’s largest and most successful theater companies. She is recognized as the Kuwaiti actress with the highest number of plays with "Trend" for 5 consecutive years since the company's launch. Beyond acting, Rayan Dashti is a well-known Kuwaiti influencer on social media platforms such as TikTok and Snapchat, where she engages with thousands of followers.