Nadine Labaki Movies and Career Information

Nadine Labaki (Arabic; نادين لبكي ) (born February 18, 1974) is a Lebanese actress and director. She is one of the well known directors in the Arabic music video industry. Nadine is usually credited for bringing artists into the scene. In 2007, Labaki co-wrote, directed, and starred in her feature-film debut, Caramel, which became an international sensation at film festivals and went on to achieve box office success. It showcases a Beirut that most aren't familiar with. Rather than tackle political and religious issues which have plagued Lebanon, she presents a romantic comedy that deals with five Beirut women who gather at a beauty salon and deal with love, sexuality, tradition, disappointment, and everyday ups and downs. The film garnered Labaki much acclaim as both a director and actress, and put her on Variety's 10 Directors to Look Out for List. Born in Baabdat, Lebanon on the 18th of February 1974 to Antoine and Antoinette Labaki, Nadine participated as a contestant on the televised talent show, Studio el fan, in the early 90's in the "directing" category. For the competition, she directed a music video, "Habeebi Ya", for an amateur singer called Carla. Carla is now a well