Yasmin Bouabid Bridging Cultures Through Screen & Story
Yasmin Bouabid
Bridging Cultures Through Screen and Story
By Sidra Asif
Yasmine Bouabid embodies a unique artistic presence that is both grounded and fluid. With Italian and Tunisian roots and a home base in London, she moves effortlessly between cultures, languages, and mediums. As an actress, co-founder of a creative platform, and multilingual storyteller, Yasmine is part of a rising generation of talent reshaping the global narrative through authenticity and depth.
Born in Genzano di Roma in 1994, Yasmine grew up in a richly layered environment that shaped her early sense of identity. Her Italian upbringing blended with her Tunisian heritage, giving her a deep connection to two distinct worlds. From a young age, she was drawn to performance and pursued formal training in Rome, where she studied acting at Teatro Azione and took part in specialized workshops at the Centro Sperimentale di Cinematografia. Mentored by cinematic icons such as Mirella Bordoni and Giancarlo Giannini, she developed not just technique but an enduring discipline rooted in classical and contemporary craft.
After her early years in Italy, she began to explore opportunities in Tunisia, expanding her artistic reach into North Africa’s vibrant cultural scene. She appeared in several film and television productions, including Khoussouf, Fleur d’Alep, and various acclaimed short films such as Collarbones, La mort qui tue, and 4 murs et l’infini. These roles showcased her ability to capture vulnerability and strength in equal measure, earning her critical recognition early in her career.
In the years that followed, her performances in series like Awled El Ghoul and Harga brought her widespread praise. She portrayed Mariem and Waad with powerful realism, leading to a wave of award nominations and accolades from youth-focused platforms and independent film festivals. Her rise in Tunisia’s entertainment scene marked a turning point, not only professionally but also in how she began to understand her voice as an artist in multicultural spaces.
Her momentum continued when she joined the cast of Jurassic World: Dominion, stepping into the world of Hollywood productions. While the role of a rescue chopper pilot was brief, it symbolized her readiness to move into broader international waters. It also opened new doors, and she soon found herself cast in UK productions such as Doctor Who, in which she played Lucia Colasanto, and historical dramas like Slave Market and its sequel. These roles were not only exciting career milestones but also platforms to represent North African and Mediterranean women in stories where they are often underrepresented.
One of Yasmine’s most defining ventures is the creation of Onirique World, a collaborative platform she co-founded in London. With a vision to bridge artists from different backgrounds and mediums, Onirique has become a space for dialogue, artistic experimentation, and cultural fusion.
Through this initiative, Yasmine explores not just storytelling through acting but the act of building creative communities. Onirique is where her passion for cross-cultural collaboration meets her entrepreneurial spirit.
Fluent in Italian, Arabic, French, and English, Yasmine brings a rare versatility to each role. Her ability to shift between languages and dialects is more than a professional asset, it is central to how she inhabits characters and navigates the nuanced emotional landscapes of the scripts she chooses. She’s trained with several top coaches in London and continued honing her skills over the years, exploring everything from voice modulation to method acting. Her performance style has matured into one that is grounded in emotional truth yet open to artistic risk.
Outside of acting, Yasmine’s creativity spills into other fields. She founded Monraï, a jewelry brand born out of her desire to express herself in a tangible, wearable form. What started as a personal project soon evolved into a business that reflects her aesthetic: minimalist, meaningful, and deeply inspired by cultural memory. Balancing a brand with an acting career might seem overwhelming to some, but for Yasmine, it’s about creating harmony between different sides of herself. She’s intentional in how she structures her time, choosing projects that align with her values and ambitions.
Navigating identity in a world that often prefers simplicity over complexity hasn’t always been easy. She speaks openly about the challenges of fitting into industry boxes and the ongoing struggle to be seen not just as a “North African actress” or an “Arab artist,” but as a full person with range and depth. What drives her is the belief that artists like her have the power to shift perspectives simply by existing authentically and refusing to shrink.
Her future projects are diverse and ambitious. From new TV series like Al Fitna and Siko Siko to indie films such as One Last Sin, she continues to choose roles that push her forward. She’s cautious about revealing too much before release, a sentiment grounded in humility and a belief that the work should speak for itself. What is clear, however, is that her career is expanding across borders, and she’s carving a path that others can follow.
Yasmine Bouabid’s journey is one of graceful evolution. From Rome to Tunis to London and beyond, she brings her whole self to every performance and every project. She represents a generation of artists who are globally aware yet deeply personal, who believe in collaboration over competition, and who use art to connect rather than separate.
As she moves forward, it is not just her talent that sets her apart, it is her vision. Whether acting on screen, building creative platforms, or designing jewelry that tells a story, Yasmine is committed to living and creating with purpose. Her story is still unfolding, but it already offers something powerful to audiences and artists alike: a reminder that identity is not a limitation but a well of inspiration.