Formerly a professional soccer player who made his acting debut in the UK after attending a British acting school, Dhafer had small roles in films from Ron Howard, Alfonso Cuaron and Tom Tykwer. Today he is something of a superstar across the Arab world, hosting talent and game shows, becoming the face of Vodafone Egypt, and enjoying major success in Lebanon and the GCC with his latest “Lebanese” film. He has roles in the high-profile THE LOOMING TOWER (Hulu) and THE STATE (BBC) and is preparing for his lead role opposite Michael Madsen in Jane Spencer’s sci-fi SOUTH OF HOPE STREET. Social Stats: Around 3 million followers on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.