Born in Edgware, Middlesex, on 18th December 1987, Yusuf Bhaimia began his childhood in Ilford, Essex and was later raised in Harrogate, North Yorkshire, from the age of 9 all throughout High School and Sixth Form College at Harrogate High School (formally known as Harrogate Granby High School).Yusuf first got into acting from the age of 12 where he played Theseus and Snug in his first stage school production of A Midsummers Night's Dream.During his first years at Sixth Form College, he started performing at one of Harrogate's amateur dramatic societies, The Deanery Players. There he played the French waiter, Henry in the hit Musical, South Pacific. With great reviews by Harrogate's local newspaper, Harrogate Advertiser, Yusuf received special recognition of "mastering a French accent for his role as Henry".In 2006 at Harrogate High School's annual Senior Awards Evening, Yusuf received the Drama Award for his dedication and commitment to the Art throughout his High School and Sixth Form years.After graduating in 2009 from The University of Bolton with a 2:1 in BA hons Media, Writing and Production, Yusuf moved back to London where he is now currently pursuing a professional acting career. Show less «