When you see Raneem Haitham—whether on screen or through her music—you realize she’s not trying to be anyone else. Calm, magnetic, and expressive, the Jordanian artist has been carving her own path by following instincts that are both bold and true.
Her love for performance started long before Netflix or Spotify. “Ever since I was little, I was captivated by fabulous female artists; watching their live performances and the presence they commanded left a lasting impression on me. I will always remember how powerful they were, and how I longed to be a part of this art form one day.”
That dream first showed up in small clips she never thought would travel far. But one of them landed in the hands of a director and changed everything.
We sat down with her to talk about her journey, her music, and the little things you might not know.
The DM That Changed Everything
It sounds almost too good to be true, but Raneem’s casting in AlRawabi School for Girls really did start with a DM.
“It was absolutely surreal; The little covers and TikToks I used to film in my room or around the house ended up catching the attention of one of the most renowned directors in our region. It was beyond anything I had ever imagined for myself at the time. That moment reaffirmed something I’ve always believed: do it now, and make it bigger later.”
That chance message turned into one of Netflix MENA’s biggest shows, where Raneem’s performance left us curious to see what else she could do.
From Acting to Music: Enter Bel Abyad
While acting opened doors, music has always been Raneem’s deepest love. Her debut EP, Bel Abyad, is both personal and poetic. The title alone came from a question she couldn’t shake: What if people spoke their truth without restriction? What if they lived without fear of judgment?
“That reflection became the spark behind the first track, and eventually, it shaped the whole EP. It’s my voice, my thoughts—laid out in white, before the expectations and constraints society tries to impose.”
Each track reflects a different stage of realizing what relationships really mean—whether with friends, family, a partner, or even yourself. “It’s a journey through toxicity and healing, through moments of silence and support.” And her personal favorite track? BREAK.
Between Two Worlds
When asked if she’d ever choose between acting and singing, Raneem doesn’t even try to hide her refusal. “I’d probably cry first, then refuse to choose. Both acting and singing are powerful ways to expand the imagination and tell stories. Each holds its own kind of magic.”
That duality seems to define her career: balancing screens and stages, scripts and melodies. And yet, at the core of both, she finds the same thread—connection.
Art as Activism
For Raneem, art is more than self-expression—it’s also a tool for change. With a background in Media and Journalism, and activism close to her heart, she believes strongly in its power.
“Art speaks to the heart before the mind. It invites people to feel, reflect, and question. In an area where so much is unspoken or censored, art becomes a space for honesty, healing, and imagination. It’s not just expression—it’s the possibility of change.”
The Calm in the Chaos
Despite the spotlight, Raneem insists she is “the calmest person you’ll ever meet.” Her friends describe her that way, and she embraces it proudly. She also has this quirky love-hate relationship with her small ears (“Some days they make me self-conscious, other days I feel like a whimsical fairy”). And her dream superpower is to fly. “I just want to fly; I’m always late and I hate traffic.”
Her guilty pleasure? The early 2000s ballad “Only Hope” from A Walk To Remember. Her favorite film? The Vow. In both choices, the hopeless romantic in her shines through.
What’s Next for Raneem?
Instead of fixating on one path, Raneem is adopting what she calls the “YES method.” “I’m embracing more opportunities with an open heart, experimenting freely, and curious to see where this path will lead.”
One thing is clear: whether on screen or through her music, Raneem Haitham is writing her own story—one where she refuses to be boxed in, one where she lives entirely in Bel Abyad.
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