Tara Abboud
Tara Abboud | |
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| Born | 2001 Amman, Jordan |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2011–present |
| Known for | Amira, Culprits, AlRawabi School for Girls |
Tara Abboud (; born in 2001) is a Palestinian–Jordanian actress recognized for her performances in films such as Amira (2021) and television series including the Disney+ Star production Culprits (2023) as well as Netflix's teen drama AlRawabi School for Girls (2024).
Early life
Abboud entered the world in 2001 in Amman, Jordan.
Career
Beginning her acting journey at the age of ten, Abboud featured in short films like Motaz Matar’s From Behind The Door and Tima Shomali’s Log In. She secured a lead role in Amjad Al-Rasheed’s 2009 movie Princess Of The Mountains. In 2019, she appeared alongside Saba Mubarak in the Jordanian television series Oboor. The following year, Screen International included her among its Arab Stars of Tomorrow.
In 2021, Abboud took on the lead role in Mohamed Diab’s film Amira, which received the Lanterna Magica and Interfilm Awards at the 78th Venice International Film Festival. Although selected as Jordan’s submission for the Academy Awards, the film was withdrawn by the Jordanian Royal Film Commission due to controversy surrounding its plot concerning her character's origin.
Abboud portrayed Noor in the 2022 film Rebel, which debuted at the 75th Cannes Film Festival. In 2023, she became part of the ensemble cast for the Disney+ Star original series Culprits, sharing the screen with Gemma Arterton, Eddie Izzard, and others.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Amira | Amira | ||
| 2022 | Rebel | Noor |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Oboor | |||
| 2023 | Culprits | Azar Mizouni | Recurring role | |
| 2024 | AlRawabi School for Girls | Sarah | Main role (season 2) |