Occupation Actor, Model, Fighter | Years active 2014–present | |
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Born 22 December 1990 (age 26) ( 1990-12-22 ) Marrakesh, Morocco | ||
Youssef Ben Hayoun Sadafi (Arabic: يوسف بن حيون صدافي) he is a Moroccan actor, model and fighter he was born in Marrakesh the 22nd December 1990. he rose to popularity through the TV series "1001 Nights" on Medi 1 TV playing the role of "Faris", also during his Participation on Arab casting an Arabic reality show.
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Model
Youssef began a career in modeling when he was almost in his twenties, his athletic figure sure helped him through in this domain. He later appeared in campaigns and photo shoots for world famous brands such as Johnnie Walker and Wings of Freedom and even a shoot for the Ministry of tourism as part of the promotion of domestic tourism in Russia.
Actor
Four years ago was Youssef's first appearance through the Moroccan TV, as "Fares" in the Moroccan series "1001 Nights", he said "I thought I would never have the talent it takes to the cinema when I was contacted by the team of the "1001 Nights", I was really ready to do my best to break into the world. " Youssef underestimating perhaps his talent but not his passion that began at a young age, "my passion for cinema began during my childhood I was very intrigued by the action of the big screen". As for his recent experience on Arab Casting, the program aired on Abu Dhabi TV "Chorouq", which makes him more fans from the Arab world though he didn't make it to the final he was happy for such a positive experience for his career.
Fighter
Youssef began Martial arts at the age of 11, with the kick boxing and Brazilian jiu-jitsu. He think that doing this sports allows him to control his nerve to stay calm and patient which can be helpful in his acting. Youssef won a gold medal in 2012 for the national competition in MMA, and another during the Tunisian Fighting Championship. and Currently he is trying to join the Desert Force Academy show, a reality show based on a MMA tournament, which is aired on MBC Action.
Because of his successful careers at a young age, he was contacted for the first edition of Youth ID. They made an interview of him to understand how he succeeded and what was his recommendations to empower the youth.
