Leb leba

Lebleba (لبلبة) is a veteran Egyptian movie artist, actress, singer and dancer, famous for a career that began when she was a child. Her birth name is Ninochka Manoug Kupelian (نينوتشكا مانوك كوبليان). She was born on 14 November 1946 in Cairo, Egypt.

She entered cinema at about five years old, initially becoming known for imitating famous performers. Director Niazi Mustafa discovered her early talent, while playwright Aboul-Seoud El-Ibiary gave her the stage name Lebleba. She later developed into a successful adult actress, comedian, singer and dancer.

Her career includes more than 80 film appearances, with notable movies such as Hot Nights (Layla Sakhena), The Other (Al-Akhar), Alexandria... New York, Hassan and Marcus, The Minister, and Esabet Hamada and Toto. Her dramatic performance in Hot Nights earned her major international acting recognition, including awards at events in Paris and Cape Town.

Her recent credits include El Gawahergy (2026), where she plays Amr's mother, as well as Khally Balak Min Nafsak and Gawaza Wala Gnaza