Born on September 6th in Al-Mahalla al-Kubra, Egypt, Rihaam is the daughter of renowned Egyptian actor Ashraf Abdul Ghafour. Her early life was marked by a strong passion for the performing arts, which would eventually lead her to pursue a career in entertainment.
Rihaam's breakthrough role came when she played the leading female part in the film "Saaheb Sahbo - Best friends" alongside Muhammad Heneidy and Ashraf Abdul Baky. Her education in Commerce, specifically in the English section, would later serve as a valuable asset in her professional endeavors.
As her popularity grew, Rihaam became known for her captivating performances in both television and cinema. Her impressive range of roles in TV series such as "Al-aaela wal-naas i.e. Family and people", "Hadeeth al-sabaah wal-massaa i.e. Day and night talk", and "Zizinia i.e. Zizinia (neighborhood in Alexandria)" solidified her position as a talented and versatile actress.
In cinema, Rihaam participated in notable films such as "Mallaaky Eskendereyya i.e. Privé Alexandria", "Kaan yowm hobbak i.e. The day of your love", "Gaay fel-sareea i.e. I'm coming!", and "Bel-Araby Cinderella i.e. Cinderella in Arabic". Her theatrical experience was further showcased in her performances in the play "Hamlet" and her collaboration with Yahia al-Fakharaany in "Al-malek Lear i.e. King Lear".