Lubna Azabal

Lubna Azabal, born on 15 August 1973, is a renowned Belgian actress with a rich and dynamic career in film. Born in Brussels to a Moroccan father and a Spanish mother, Azabal possesses a unique cultural blend that enriches her performances. She graduated from the distinguished Royal Conservatory of Brussels, setting her on a path to a successful career in acting. Her talents are not constrained by language as she performs in English, French and Arabic, thanks to her trilingual upbringing in French, Spanish and Berber.

Azabal first broke into the film industry in 1997, with her debut in Vincent Lannoo's short film 'J'adore le cinéma'. Her widely recognized role is in the 2005 political thriller, 'Paradise Now'. Her filmography includes significant roles in movies like 'Incendies', 'Body of Lies', and BBC's TV miniseries 'The Honourable Woman'. For her exceptional performance in 'Incendies', Azabal earned several awards including the Black Pearl Award in 2010, the Genie Award in 2011, and the Magritte Award. Besides being a critically acclaimed actress, she has also starred in successful independent films such as 'Here' (2011) alongside Ben Foster.