Mouna Noureddine facts for kids
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Mouna Noureddine
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| منى نور الدين | |
Noureddine in 2018
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Saâdia Oueslati
23 January 1939 Tunis, Tunisia
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| Nationality | Tunisian |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1954–present |
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Notable work
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The Season of Men |
| Spouse(s) |
Noureddine Kasbaoui
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| Children | 6 |
Mouna Noureddine is a famous Tunisian actress. Her real name is Saadia Oueslati, and she was born on January 23, 1937. She is well-known for her many roles in plays, movies, and TV shows. An artist named Mohamed Hedi Remnissi suggested her stage name, Mouna Noureddine.
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About Mouna Noureddine
Her Early Life and Education
Mouna Noureddine went to elementary school in Hammam-Lif. Even as a young student, she loved acting. She was part of a local theater group called "Ennahdha ettamthilia," which means "the student rise."
After finishing school in 1952, she went to a college for future teachers in Tunis. But her passion for acting was strong. Two years later, she decided to follow her dream. She joined the Arabic theater school in Tunis instead.
When she was just fifteen, Mouna Noureddine met a young actor named Noureddine Kasbaoui. They met while rehearsing for a play called The Merchant of Venice. Later, they got married and had six children together. In 1954, she began working with the municipal Arabic theater group. This group was led by Zeki Touleïmat.
Becoming a Star Actress
The next year, Mohamed Agrebi, who directed the Tunis Municipality troupe, invited her to join his team. Mouna Noureddine quickly became a favorite. She was often chosen for the main roles in most of their plays. Her talent shone brightly on stage.
Her Amazing Career
Acting in Theater
Mouna Noureddine has acted in about 150 plays! Many of these plays were directed by Aly Ben Ayed. Some of the famous plays she performed in include:
- Abd al-Rahman III
- Ahl el berak
- Seven Sleepers
- al-Hallaj
- Antigone
- Atchane ya sabaya
- Beït Bernard alba
- Caligula
- Elloghz
- Ghira Tedhraf échira
- Hamlet
- The Marshall
- The Trojan Women
- Leila men elf lila
- Layla and Majnun
- Mourad III
- Ors eddam
- Sakr Quraysh
- Yerma
Movies and TV Shows
Mouna Noureddine has also starred in many Tunisian movies. Some of her well-known films are Khlifa the Tigneux, Sejnane, Fatma 75, Aziza, And tomorrow...?, The Man of Ashes, and The Season of Men. Her performances in Tunisia, North Africa, and Europe have earned her much praise. Critics and audiences alike have loved her work.
She has performed in famous theaters like the Théâtre de la Ville in Tunis. She also acted in plays at the Théâtre Récamier and the Théâtre de l'Odéon in France. She even performed at the Beethoven Festival, in Iran, and in Egypt.
On television, she has been in several popular TV series. These include El Khottab Al Bab (Suitors at the door), Mnamet Aroussia (The Dream of Aroussia), Choufli Hal (Find Me a Solution), and Nsibti Laaziza (My Dear Beloved Mother-in-Law). All these shows were directed by Slaheddine Essid.
Mouna Noureddine has been acting for over 50 years. Since 2002, she has also been the director of the Tunis City theater troupe. This was the first time a woman held this position! She continues to act in both Tunisian and international productions.
Awards and Honors
Mouna Noureddine has received many awards for her long and successful career. In 1985, she got an Honorary Prize from the Ministry of Culture. She has also been honored at many theater festivals in Tunisia and other countries.
Special Decorations
She has received high honors from her country:
- Commander of the Order of the Tunisian Republic (2006)
- Grand Officer of the Tunisian Order of Merit (2001)
Her Work in Film and TV
Movies She Starred In
Feature Films
- 1958: Goha by Jacques Baratier
- 1969: Khlifa the stingy by Hamouda Ben Halima
- 1971: And tomorrow...? by Brahim Babaï
- 1972: In the land of Tararanni by Hamouda Ben Halima, Hedi Ben Khalifa and Férid Boughedir
- 1974: Sejnane by Abdellatif Ben Ammar
- 1975:
- Fatma 75 by Salma Baccar
- Ragol Bima'n Al-Kalima by Nader Galal
- 1976: Echebka, Rayha Wayn by Ghouti Bendeddouche
- 1980: Aziza by Abdellatif Ben Ammar
- 1982:
- Shadow of the Earth by Taïeb Louhichi
- The Ballad of Mamelouk by Abdulhafidh Bouassida: Fatma
- Maazoufet El Matar by Abdellah Rezzoug
- 1986:
- Man of Ashes by Nouri Bouzid: Nefissa
- Sabra Walwuhush by Habib Mselmani
- 1988: Sama by Néjia Ben Mabrouk
- 1989:
- The Barbarian by Mireille Darc
- Layla, My Reason by Taïeb Louhichi
- 1990: Nomad heart by Fitouri Belhiba
- 1992:
- The Sultan of the Medina by Moncef Dhouib
- Les Zazous de la vague by Mohamed Ali Okbi
- 1994: The wind of fates by Ahmed Djemai
- 1996:
- A Summer in La Goulette by Férid Boughdir
- Honey and Ashes by Nadia Fares Anliker
- 1997: Keswa (the lost thread) by Kelthoum Bornaz: the mother
- 2000: The Season of Men by Moufida Tlatli: the matriarch
- 2015: The sky's limits by Fares Naanaa
- 2018: Look at me by Nejib Belkadhi
Short Films
- 1973: Azziara (The Visit) by Hédi Ben Khalifa
- 2010: The Wave by Mohamed Ben Attia
Television Series
Tunisian TV Shows
- 1988: Inspect with us by Abderrazak Hammami (episode of The Eclipse of the Earth): Aziza
- 1992: Liyam Kif Errih by Slaheddine Essid: Jalila
- 1994:
- Ghada by Khaled Mansour, Habib Jemni and Nabil Bessaida (guest of honor)
- Amwej by Slaheddine Essid: Fatma
- 1995:
- Habbouni wedalalt by Slaheddine Essid: Habiba
- Normal days by Habib Mselmani: Wahida
- 1995 and 2000: Edhak Ledonia by Abderrazak Hammami: Hayet
- 1996–1997: El Khottab Al Bab by Slaheddine Essid, Ali Louati and Moncef Baldi: Mannana
- 1997:
- Bab El Khokha by Abdeljabbar Bhouri and Nabil Bessaida: Douja
- Tej min chouk by Chawki Mejri and Rached Koukech: the queen mother (guest of honor)
- 1999: Anbar Ellil by Habib Mselmani and Ahmed Rjeb: Mannoubiya
- 2000:
- Honey and oleander by Ibrahim Letaief: Aroussia
- Mnamet Aroussia by Slaheddine Essid: Aroussia Hannafi
- 2002: Gamret Sidi Mahrous by Slaheddine Essid: Mamiya
- 2003: Khota Fawka Assahab by Abdellatif Ben Ammar and Mohamed Mongi Ben Tara: Khadija
- 2005: Chara Al Hobb by Hamadi Arafa: Sallouha
- 2005–2009: Choufli Hal by Slaheddine Essid and Abdelkader Jerbi: Fadhila
- 2010–2018: Nsibti Laaziza by Slaheddine Essid and Younes Ferhi: Fatma Gavayess alias Ftaïma
- 2012: Dar Louzir by Slaheddine Essid: Frida
- 2015: Lilet Chak by Majdi Smiri and Jamil Najjar: Fatma alias Fattoum
- 2019: Dar Nana by Mohamed Ali Mihoub, and written by Younes Ferhi: Jawida
- 2022:
- Harga (season 2) by Lassaad Oueslati and Jouda Méjri: Zina
- Hab Mlouk by Nasreddine Shili: Frida
Foreign TV Shows
- 1981: Arcole or the Promised Land by Marcel Moussy
- 1999: Il commissario Montalbano (episode "Il ladro di merendine") by Andrea Camilleri: Aisha
TV Movies
- 1987: Un bambino di nome Gesù by Franco Rossi
- 1990: The Drop of Gold by Marcel Bluwal
- 1993: The Eyes of Cécile by Jean-Pierre Denis
- 1994: Tödliche Dienstreise by Driss Chraïbi and Ray Müller
- 1995: The Black Sheep (1995) by Francis de Gueltzl, with Hend Sabri
- 2009: Choufli Hal by Abdelkader Jerbi
Videos
- 2018: advertising spot for the Tunisian tomato paste brand Abida
Theater Performances
Here are some of the plays Mouna Noureddine performed in:
- 1954: One Thousand and One Night, directed by Abderrazek Hammami and Abdelmajid Belakhel
- 1956: The Merchant of Venice directed by Zaki Toulimat
- 1956: Jealousy Makes You Crazy directed by Zaki Toulimat
- 1959: Hamlet directed by Aly Ben Ayed and Abdelmajid Belakhal
- 1960: Layla and Majnun directed by Hassan Zmerly
- 1964: People of the Cave directed by Aly Ben Ayed
- 1966: Yarma
- 1966: Mourad III directed by Aly Ben Ayed
- 1967–1986: "The Marshal" directed by Abderrazek Hammami and Aly Ben Ayed: La Maréchale Douja
- 1971: Eight Women
- 1975: Atshan Ya Sabaya directed by Moncef Souissi
- 1988: Que Le Bonheur Dure, directed by Abdelaziz Meherzi
- 2005–2006: The Marshal (Second version)
- 2015: I was made a victim, directed by Abdelaziz Meherzi
- Caligula
- Abd al-Rahman III directed by Abdelaziz Agrebi
- The eagle of Quraysh
- Bayt Birnard Alba directed by Aly Ben Ayed
- Klaa Maber directed by Abderrazek Hammami
- Mansur al-Hallaj directed by Moncef Souissi, Saïd Slimane
- From the Works of Shakespeare
See also
In Spanish: Mouna Noureddine para niños
