Loubna Abidar (born 20 September 1985) is a Moroccan actress.

Career

Abidar was born in Marrakesh to a Berber father and an Arab mother. She made her film debut in Much Loved, which was directed by Nabil Ayouch. The film was banned in 2015 by Morocco's Ministry of Communication for "serious outrage" to "moral values". She was awarded the best actress at the 2015 Gijón International Film Festival

In November 2015, Abidar was violently attacked in Casablanca and left the country for France soon after. In January 2016, she received a nomination for the César Award for Best Actress for her role in the film.

Filmography

YearTitleRoleNotes
2015Much LovedNohaGijón International Film Festival - Best Actress Nominated - César Award for Best Actress
2017Happy EndClaire
2018Aminthe first waitress
Sextapethe mother
ProudFarahTV miniseries
2019An Easy GirlDounia
MythomaniacKarimaTV miniseries
2022Sons of RamsesThe mother of Frikket and Farel
2023Sugar and StarsSamia

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