Jumana, who is a familiar face on social media and the big screen, is well on her path to create a niche for herself by pushing for more authentic representation in Indian and Arabic cinema. However, beyond acting, Jumana has her sights set on a bigger dream—directing. She shares, “I’ve always felt a deep connection with storytelling and visuals. Ever since my school and college days, I knew I wanted to eventually direct a movie. There’s something incredibly fulfilling about bringing a vision to life in its entirety.”
The more we speak about a few professionals walking their path to heightened organic success as youngsters, while inspiring others, the more we feel the need to discuss their stories, for the world to know their genius. These individuals often are those who go ahead in becoming inspirational figures who create new trends and set new benchmarks for others to follow. When it comes to high-performing personalities like Jumana Abdu Rahman, one can know how immense love and passion for what one sets out to do can open doors to multiple opportunities.
The Dubai-based professional, who today is a well-known Indian actress, entrepreneur, TEDx speaker, and social media personality did not just make her visions a reality with her diverse talent but also made sure to work with a genuine aim to create a positive difference in the world of entertainment and social media. Jumana Abdu Rahman, who started her career as a model, is a familiar face on social media with a massive following on YouTube and Instagram.
Jumana, a prominent name featured in multiple top media outlets around the world as the most popular internet celebrity in the UAE, says it is time to redefine representation in the world of cinema. As an actor, she is well on her path to create a niche for herself by pushing for more authentic representation in Indian and Arabic cinema. She urges more and more artists to advocate for diverse representation in cinema. As an Indian from the UAE, she brings her unique cultural experiences to her roles and highlights how her multicultural background enriches character portrayals on screen.
Learning the greatest values of life from her parents, Mariyam Beevi and Abdu Rahman, while keeping a child-like innocence intact, and inspired by her sister Rahana Abdu Rahman and her sister’s children, who often feature in her social media videos, Jumana has consistently walked her path to success. She also deeply admires her father’s commitment to philanthropy, as he runs a charitable foundation that focuses on supporting healthcare initiatives for the underprivileged. This has instilled in Jumana a sense of social responsibility and the importance of giving back.
After completing her schooling at Abu Dhabi Model School, Abu Dhabi, and earning a law degree from Middlesex University, Dubai, she pursued a career in modelling. Her ability to create opportunities for herself drove her into the entertainment world as an actress.
