Famous for his participation on the 2013 and 2014 seasons of the American reality series Paradise Hotel, he is also notable as one half of the Samir & Viktor Swedish pop music group along with fashion Writer Viktor Frisk.
He released his debut Samir & Viktor single, "Success," in 2014.
His song "Groupie" was a 2015 Melodifestivalen entry.
The son of a Palestinian father, Badran spent his youth in Linkoping, Sweden.
He and Danish model Linse Kessler were both featured on Paradise Hotel.
