Rawan Mahdi is an Iraqi actress based in Kuwait, recognized as one of the most prominent young talents in Gulf drama. Born on September 17, 1992, she is the daughter of playwright Mahdi Al-Sayegh, which immersed her in a rich artistic environment from a young age. She graduated from the Higher Institute of Dramatic Arts in Kuwait in 2015, launching a career distinguished by her bold choices of complex roles. Her television career was notably launched when veteran actress Souad Abdullah nominated her for a role in the series "Nawaya" (2016). However, she achieved widespread recognition for her role as "Noura" in "Bein Qalbein" the same year. Mahdi has since built a strong portfolio with significant roles in successful series such as "Kohl Aswad Qalb Abyad" (2017) and "The Ten Sins" (2018), where she played a controversial character. Her notable work includes major productions like "Dof'at Beirut" (2020), "Kaf wa Dfouf" (2021), and the Kuwaiti Netflix series "The Cage" (2022). She also starred in the Netflix original "The Exchange" ("Al Safqa") in 2023 and "Dof'at London" (2023), consistently proving her versatility and depth as an actress.

Throughout her academic and professional career, Rawan Mahdi has earned several significant awards. Early on, she won the Best Supporting Actress award at the Kuwait Theater Festival for her role in the play "The Wedding," performed by the troupe of the Higher Institute of Dramatic Arts. In 2016, following her success in the series "Bein Qalbein," she received the Best Promising Actress award at the "Al-Mumayazoun in Ramadan" festival, solidifying her status as a rising star. She also won an award for her role in "Dof'at Beirut" in the "Sayidaty Oscar" poll for 2020, recognizing her outstanding performance in the series.

Rawan Mahdi graduated from the Higher Institute of Dramatic Arts in Kuwait in 2015.