Nadia Kounda Biography: Age, Movies, Net Worth, Height, Husband, Parents, Awards, Films

Nadia Kounda, is a Moroccan actress known for her impactful roles in Moroccan and international cinema.

She rose to prominence with her lead role as Aya in Narjiss Nejjar’s The Rif Lover (2011), which premiered at the Marrakech International Film Festival and earned her critical acclaim.

Her performance in Faouzi Bensaïdi’s Volubilis (2017) won her the Étoile d’Or for Best Actress at the El Gouna Film Festival and Best Actress at the Tangier Film Festival.

With a career spanning Morocco, Canada, France, and Egypt, Kounda has showcased her versatility in films like Paris at Any Cost (2013) and My Father Is Not Dead (2023), establishing herself as a dynamic talent in global cinema.

Profile

• Full Name: Nadiyane Kounda
• Stage Name: Nadia Kounda
• Born: 24 October, 1989
• Age: 35 years old
• Birthplace: Casablanca, Morocco
• Nationality: Moroccan
• Occupation: Actress
• Height: 1.58 m
• Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Kounda
• Siblings: Unknown
• Spouse: None
• Children: None
• Relationship: Single
• Net Worth: $500,000

Early Life and Education

Nadia Kounda was born on October 24, 1989, in Casablanca, Morocco, raised by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Kounda.

Details about her siblings are not publicly known.

Initially studying electrical engineering at the Institut Polytechnique de Casablanca, she discovered her passion for acting at a young age, inspired by Hollywood stars like Leonardo DiCaprio, Kate Winslet, and Julia Roberts.

In 2008, she landed her first role in the short film Temptations by Mohcine Nadifi, prompting her to pivot from engineering.

In 2011, she moved to Montreal, Canada, where she pursued acting and film production studies at the Université de Montréal, further honing her craft. Her ethnicity is Moroccan, and her religion is not publicly known.

Career

Nadia Kounda began her acting career in 2008 with a lead role in Mohcine Nadifi’s short film Temptations, discovered through a casting call that sparked her transition from engineering to acting.

In 2009, she starred in the Moroccan TV series L’Équipe and Jouha under Mohamed Nesrate’s direction.

Her breakthrough came in 2010 with the lead role of Aya in The Rif Lover (2011), directed by Narjiss Nejjar, which stirred controversy for its bold portrayal of women’s freedom and earned her recognition at the Marrakech International Film Festival.

In 2011, she played a lead role in the American film Raltat by Alfred Robbins, solidifying her decision to pursue acting full-time.

After moving to Montreal in 2011, Kounda expanded her career internationally.

She appeared in Reem Kherici’s Paris at Any Cost (2013), Certified Halal (2015) by Mahmoud Zemmouri, and played Shéhérazade in Medi 1 TV’s The Thousand and One Nights (2014), a 30-episode series directed by Anouar Moatassim.

Her role in Faouzi Bensaïdi’s Volubilis (2017), filmed in Meknes and Casablanca, earned her the Étoile d’Or for Best Actress at El Gouna and Best Actress at Tangier Film Festivals.

Between 2019 and 2021, she starred in series across Algeria, Canada, and Egypt, including Abu Omar Al Masry (2018) as Kenza, a Moroccan student in Belgium, marking her debut in Egyptian drama.

Currently, Kounda continues to work with prominent Moroccan directors, appearing in Summer Days (2022) by Faouzi Bensaïdi and My Father Is Not Dead (2023) by Adil El Fadili.

Upcoming projects include Yassine Fenane’s L’intermédiaire, la Cigale et la fourmi, Hicham Lasri’s Happy Lovers, Mohamed Nadif’s L’Héritier des secrets, and Meryem Benm’barek’s Behind the Palm Trees.

Her ability to embody complex characters, as praised by Nejjar for her “limitless” freedom of expression, has made her a sought-after actress in both Moroccan and international cinema.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @nadiakounda
• Facebook Handle: Nadia Kounda

Personal Life

Nadia Kounda is single, with no publicly known spouse or children, and maintains a private personal life, focusing on her career.

She enjoys literature, citing interest in Leila Slimani’s Le Pays des autres, and draws inspiration from films like Roberto Benigni’s Life Is Beautiful for its emotional depth.

Filmography

• Temptations (2008, short)
• L’Équipe (2009, series)
• Jouha (2009, series)
• The Rif Lover (2011) – Aya
• Raltat (2011)
• Paris at Any Cost (2013)
• The Thousand and One Nights (2014, series) – Shéhérazade
• Certified Halal (2015) – Sultana
• Volubilis (2017)
• Abu Omar Al Masry (2018, series) – Kenza
• My Father Is Not Dead (2023)
• Sahari Slem Wesaa (2024)
• Faqret El Saher (2024, series)
• El Harifa 2: El Remontada (2024)
• Badaa Saat Fi Yawman Ma (2024)
• El Nos (2025, series)
• 6 Ayyam (2025)
• L’intermédiaire, la Cigale et la fourmi (upcoming)
• Happy Lovers (upcoming)

Net Worth

Nadia Kounda has an estimated net worth of approximately $500,000 USD.

Her income is derived from her acting roles in Moroccan and international films like The Rif Lover and Volubilis, as well as television series such as Abu Omar Al Masry and The Thousand and One Nights.

Also earns from her festival appearances and potential endorsements tied to her growing social media presence.