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Born | Nadia Kounda 24 October 1989 |
Nationality | Moroccan |
Occupation | Actress |
Years active | 2008–present |
Nadia Kounda (born 24 October 1989) is a Moroccan film actress. [1] [2]
Nadia Kounda was born in Casablanca, Morocco. [1] She began her career in film and television in 2008, in Morocco. In 2011, she played the leading role in the film L'amante du rif , achieving recognition in her native country. That same year she moved to Montréal, Canada, [3] where she studied acting and film production. Kounda has been featured in national and international film and television productions. [4] [5]
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