Nasreen Sururi is a young Bahraini woman who is making waves in the media scene, world of motorsport and more. Here’s her story.
As a young influencer and renowned media personality, Nasreen Sururi believes it is her responsibility to spread positivity among all her followers and fans. Having started her media career in 2008 as a TV presenter, Ms. Sururi has adapted to the industry while following her passion.
“I went on to be an actress in 2014 and am currently a TV presenter with Kuwait TV specialising in the exciting world of motorsport,” said Ms. Sururi, adding that she has been in love with motorsport since she was a teenager.
“It was karting that ignited my interest in motorsports. I love everything about the motoring scene – the smell of burning tyres, fuel, the spectators… it’s all so enthralling! From karting my interests grew to include autocross and drag races,” she explained.
One of her most recent acting projects was a live children’s theatre show which was the first live online streaming show in the Kingdom of Bahrain. “It was produced by my company with the artist, Mohamed Qamber, and proved to be a very positive experience for everyone involved,” she said, adding that the show was viewed over 3100 times over two days.
Steadily growing in popularity over the years, Ms. Sururi has amassed a following of over 105,000 on social media. “During the pandemic, I’ve felt that it is my responsibility to encourage my followers, as much as I can, to stay at home and remain safe. I also do my best to create interesting content to keep my followers in high spirits while highlighting subjects that are beneficial to them,” she says.
Overcoming the challenges presented by the pandemic, Ms. Sururi has taken the opportunity to adapt and delve into the world of business. “I tried to find ways to change my life for the better. One of the positive things that came out of the pandemic is that it’s been the longest period of time that I have been in my beloved country – Bahrain,” she said.
“While here, I’ve realised that there are several opportunities here in the business field and with social media too,” she said, adding that it was at this time that she took on her recent venture in the food industry. “Tito’s Café has always been in the Diplomatic Area and taking on this venture, getting into a new field and market was quite a big challenge for me,” she said, adding that she has worked tirelessly on the restaurant’s menu to ensure the best of flavours and presentation.
“However, for myself, I don’t see it as just a venture or a restaurant; this step changed many things in my life starting with the people surrounding me,” she added.
Given that the new venture took root during COVID-19, not everyone was in favour of the decision. “Despite people believing it was not the right time, I saw it as the best time as sometimes chances come once and you either grab it with its risks or leave it. I’ve taken every chance I had whether it has to do with social media, business or myself,” she says.
She believes her family was supportive of her efforts throughout. “I’d also like to thank MP Ahmed Al Saloom for his efforts and support for entrepreneurs and new projects,” she says.
“I’m grateful to every person who has been there to support me and make me a stronger person through all my up and downs,” she adds.
For Ms. Sururi’s next project, she will be the face of a jewellery shop in the Kingdom and will also be launching her first gold line. “I will also be launching a fashion line among other projects… but let’s keep them a surprise,” she concluded.
