Leem Lubany (Arabic: ليم لوباني, Hebrew: לים לובאני; born August 31, 1996[1][additional citation(s) needed]) is an Israeli Arab-Palestinian actress. She is known for her role as Nadia in the 2013 film Omar, and for playing Gabrielle Joubert in the television series Condor (2018–2020). Her most recent project is The Old Man, starring Jeff Bridges.[2]
Leem Lubany | |
|---|---|
| Born | August 31, 1996 |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2013–present |
Early life and education
Lubany was born in Nazareth, Israel to a Palestinian family.[3][4][5] She was a senior at Harduf Waldorf School in kibbutz Harduf, when she made her professional film debut in Hany Abu-Assad's Omar.[6]
Career
Lubany made her debut in Omar, despite having no acting training.[6] The film was nominated for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 86th Academy Awards.[7]
In 2014, Leem Lubany appeared in A to B[8] and played the role of Salima in the comedy Rock the Kasbah.[9]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Omar | Nadia | Film |
| 2014 | From A to B | Shadya | Film |
| 2015 | Rock the Kasbah | Salima | Film |
| 2018 | Saint Judy | Asefa | Film |
| 2018–2020 | Condor | Gabrielle Joubert | Main role (season 1);[2] guest role (season 2) |
| 2020 | Baghdad Central | Sawsan al-Khafaji | Main role[10] |
| 2022–present | The Old Man | Young Abbey Chase | Main role[11] |
References
- ^ "Meet Leem Lubany, the Arab beauty turning heads in Hollywood". The Jerusalem Post. 27 November 2015. Archived from the original on 20 June 2022. Retrieved 20 June 2022.
- ^ a b Denise Petski (12 April 2017). "'Condor': William Hurt & Bob Balaban To Topline Audience Network Series; Full Cast Set". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on 20 January 2022. Retrieved 1 March 2018.
- ^ "Palestinian actor Leem Lubany won't appear in 'Game of Thrones' - Palestine in America". Archived from the original on 12 October 2018. Retrieved 9 July 2018.
- ^ בוגן, אמיר (18 June 2018). """. Ynet. Archived from the original on 27 June 2020. Retrieved 27 June 2020.
- ^ בוגן, אמיר (12 March 2018). "הסדרה האמריקנית "קונדור": הדמות הרעה ישראלית, השחקנית - פלסטינית". Ynet. Archived from the original on 29 June 2020. Retrieved 26 June 2020.
- ^ a b "Palestinian actors in 'Omar' living the Oscar dream". Palm Beach Arts Paper. Archived from the original on 6 October 2014. Retrieved 20 April 2014.
- ^ "9 Foreign Language Films Advance in Oscar Race". Oscars. Archived from the original on 26 December 2018. Retrieved 20 December 2013.
- ^ "A visit to Ali Mostafa on the set of A to B". thenational.ae. Archived from the original on 26 December 2018. Retrieved 6 May 2014.
- ^ "Bill Murray's 'Rock the Kasbah' Sells to Sony for International Territories". Variety. 21 May 2014. Archived from the original on 26 December 2018. Retrieved 21 May 2014.
- ^ "Baghdad Central review – more than just a Middle East Morse". The Guardian. 3 February 2020. Archived from the original on 5 April 2020. Retrieved 10 March 2020.
- ^ Nellie Andreeva (6 March 2020). "Gbenga Akinnagbe To Star In 'The Old Man; Bill Heck Joins FX on Hulu Series In Recasting". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on 25 May 2022. Retrieved 20 June 2022.
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