Simone Lahbib

Biography

Simone Nicole Jean Lahbib Ould Cheikl (born February 6, 1965) is a Scottish actress. She is known for her roles as Helen Stewart in the ITV drama series Bad Girls, DCI Alex Fielding in the ITV crime series Wire in the Blood and Katy Lewis in the BBC soap opera EastEnders. Lahbib trained in drama at Edinburgh's Queen Margaret University. She then commenced her on-screen career in 1985 when she was cast in The Girl in the Picture, a film set in Glasgow directed by Cary Parker. She also sang on the soundtrack. Lahbib has worked extensively in television and film, after starting her career predominantly in theatre. Following guest appearances on well-known television dramas such as Taggart and Dangerfield. Lahbib is the mother of British actress Skye Lucia Degruttola.

Movies & TV Shows

1. Philomena (2013) — Kate Sixsmith
2. Shetland (2013) — Jill Stevens
3. Vera (2011) — Rose Swann
4. Crossing Lines (2013) — Emma Pacetti
5. Wire in the Blood (2002) — DI Alex Fielding
6. The Loch (2017) — Mhari Toner
7. Bad Girls (1999) — Helen Stewart
8. Monarch of the Glen (2000) — Isobel Anderson
9. Judge John Deed (2001)
10. Transference: A Bipolar Love Story (2020) — Sophie
11. The Young Person's Guide to Becoming a Rock Star (1998) — Fiona Johnstone
12. Single-Handed (2007) — Gemma Burge
13. Heartless (2005) — Amanda MacNaughton
14. The Girl in the Picture (1986) — The Girl
15. The Witch's Daughter (1996) — Zelda
16. Fallen (2004) — DCI Kate Gunning
17. Red Mercury (2005) — Janet
18. Thief Takers (1996) — DC Lucy McCarthy
19. Long Haul (2000)
20. The Other Side of My Sleep (2010) — Maria
21. Family (2003) — Jacqueline Cutler
22. Keep Young and Beautiful (2026) — Loretta
23. London Bridge (1996) — Mary O'Connor