Biography

Rayan Hamda Barhoumi (born September 24, 2001) is a French-Moroccan actor, writer and transmedia creator. His work explores psychological storytelling, identity and cross-platform narratives blending cinema, digital media and gaming culture. He appeared in the short film The Reclamation of Abberossa, portraying the character Ymir. He was also associated with the production environment of Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga through an uncredited involvement. Alongside his audiovisual work, Barhoumi releases music under the name Lytcheess, producing atmospheric and experimental sound projects connected to his fictional universes. In 2026, he was announced as a speaker at AfroCannes during the Cannes Film Festival for the panel The Actor’s New Screen & Voice: From Cinema to Vertical, AI & Beyond.