Lebleba

Biography

Ninochka Manoug Kupelian better known by her stage name Lebleba is an Egyptian film actor and entertainer of Armenian origins. Started her life mocking actors and the entrepreneur “Ma’allem Seddeek” discovered her and presented her to “Al-masrah al-kawmy i.e. The National Theater” where she became famous for stand-up comedies. Anwar Wagdy and Hassan al-Seify gave her some small roles in cinema. Abul-So’oud al-Ebiaary gave her the name Lebleba (The eloquent) after seeing the multi-talented child actor, comedian and dancer. She married actor Hassan Youssef, but they were divorced later on. She never remarried. Lebleba played a number of different roles with renowned Egyptian comedian Adel Emaam. The director Aatef al-Tayyeb gave her two noteworthy roles in “Dedd al-hokouma i.e. Anti-Government” and “Layla saakhena i.e. Hot night”, winning many awards. As she grew up, she took on more serious roles like a mother in Chahine’s “Al-aakhar i.e. The other” and a prostitute in “Gannat al-shayaateen i.e. Fallen angels paradise”.

Movies & TV Shows

1. The Blue Elephant (2014) — د. صفاء
2. Hassan and Marcus (2008) — Matilda / Zinat
3. A Groom from a Security Agency (2004) — انشراح
4. Born to Be a Criminal (2006) — Taha's Mother
5. Booha (2005) — Halawyat
6. Casablanca (2019) — زوزو
7. The Other (1999) — Baheyya
8. His Excellency the Minister (2002) — Fawqia
9. Against the Government (1992) — Samia
10. Watch Out for Al Khett (1984) — نبيلة
11. Alexandria... New York (2004) — Jeannie
12. Villa 69 (2013) — Nadra
13. His Excellency (2014) — Aisha
14. Fallen Angels Paradise (2000) — Hobba
15. Some Visit the Marriage Registrar Twice (1978) — Mahasen
16. 24 Hours of Love (1974)
17. The Gang of Hamada and Toto (1982) — Tawhida/Tutu
18. Mamoun & Associates (2016) — حميدة
19. A Hot Night (1995) — Houreya
20. Take Care of Your Neighbors (1979)
21. My Aunt's Theory (2013)
22. 4-2-4 (1981) — Husnia, Mansour’s wife
23. God Bless Your Home (2022)
24. Mickey's Family (2010) — مريم
25. Fun station (1985) — سحر كامل
26. The Ostrich and the Peacock (2002) — Dr Fatma Basyouni
27. The Shanabs (2023) — نهي شنب
28. Mr. Romantic (2009)
29. Take Care of Yourself (2026) — رشا - والدة علاء
30. The Day We Met (2009) — زينب
31. The Gang of El Max (2024) — نوجة
32. Farhaan Melaazem Adam (2005) — Ehsan
33. My Story With Time (1974) — وزة / عزيزة
34. Budhur alshaytan (1980) — العمّة / عليّة
35. Adventurers Around the World (1979) — حنان
36. Life is a Carnival (1975)
37. The Flame of Vengeance (1993) — Mona, Medhat's wife
38. Lak Youm Ya Beh (1984) — وفاء
39. Something of Love (1973) — سلوى
40. Four Girls and an Officer (1954) — طفلة