Naif Aldaferi

Naif Aldaferi, born in Saudi Arabia back in '88, isn’t your average actor hustling for fame—he’s the guy who brought Police Officer Fahad to life in the 2021 smash series Rashash. People around here still talk about that role. Before he hit TV, Naif put in the work on the Saudi stage, teaming up with theater legend Ashraf Abdulbaky and bringing laughs at Al Comedy Club in Jeddah. The guy doesn’t just stick to one lane, either—he even jetted off to LA for an intense two-week stint at the Lee Strasberg Studio and picked up a few tricks from comedy guru Greg Deen. He’s not just about the big, flashy stuff. Naif’s recent short film Kabreet, alongside Salma Murad, snagged the Best Film award at the Saudi Film Festival 2023. Kind of a big deal. He switches between English and Arabic like it’s nothing and can drop a Saudi or Egyptian accent on cue. Oh, and he’s got legit stunt chops—horseback riding, action scenes, the works. Coming up, he’ll hit the screen as Xanam in HWJN, inspired by the iconic Saudi novel. But Naif’s more than just an actor. He runs the hit YouTube channel Zamakan, where more than half a million subscribers tune in to see him break down history, playing out characters and events with his own spin. The guy’s got range, no question.