In 2011 Yousef had the chance to perform the theme song of a Syrian series, "Wilada Mina Al Khassira".

Back in Syria, the civil war was affecting the whole country, resulting in Yousef being hesitant to audition.

[1] She almost failed to leave Syria as her car was caught in the middle of a shootout as she left Damascus to audition in Beirut.

The show's judges included Ragheb Alama, Nancy Ajram, Ahlam and Hassan El Shafei.

In Beirut, where the competition was held, outdoor cafes put up big screens and the sound of Yousef's voice drifted down streets.