Loubna Abidar

Loubna Abidar
Born

1985 (age 30–31)


Marrakesh

Nationality Moroccan
Occupation Actress

Loubna Abidar (born 1985) is a Moroccan actress. Abidar is of Amazigh ethnicity and was born in Marrakesh.

She made her film debut in Much Loved which was directed by Nabil Ayouch. The film was banned in Morocco due to it being considered offensive to Islam and Morocco. Abidar received death threats due to her portrayal in the film. In November 2015, she was violently attacked in Casablanca and left the country for France soon after.[1][2] In January 2016, she received a nomination for the César Award for Best Actress for her role in the film.[3]

References

  1. ↑ Rebourg, Amandine (November 6, 2015). "Loubna Abidar, star du film "Much Loved", victime d'une violente agression au Maroc (French)". Metro International. Retrieved 24 February 2016.
  2. ↑ Much Loved : après son agression, Loubna Abidar se réfugie en France (French), lefigaro.fr, 8 novembre 2015
  3. ↑ "'Golden Years,' 'Marguerite,' 'Dheepan,' 'Mustang' Lead Cesar Nominations". Variety.
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