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Nour Belkhiria

Nour Belkhiria is a Tunisian-Canadian actress from Montreal, Quebec.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Nour Belkhiria is a Tunisian-Canadian actress from Montreal, Quebec. She is best known for playing Ismène in *Antigone*, a role for which she won a Canadian Screen Award for Best Supporting Actress.

Early life and education

Belkhiria was born in Tunis and moved to Montreal in 2014. She studied law at the Université de Montréal and later completed bar training, working as an avocate before pursuing acting more actively.

Acting career

She gained attention for her performance as Ismène in *Antigone* and later appeared in *A Revision (Une révision)*, *Days of Happiness (Les Jours heureux)*, and the television series *Indéfendable*.

Awards and recognition

Her role in *Antigone* earned her the Canadian Screen Award for Best Supporting Actress. She also received a Prix Iris nomination in 2022 for Best Actress for her performance in *A Revision (Une révision)*.

Key facts

  • Born in Tunisia and later moved to Montreal, Quebec.
  • Studied law at the Université de Montréal and completed bar training before acting full-time.
  • Played Ismène in *Antigone* (2019).
  • Won the Canadian Screen Award for Best Supporting Actress for *Antigone*.
  • Received a Prix Iris nomination for Best Actress for *A Revision (Une révision)*.
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Canadian context

Belkhiria is part of Quebec’s film and television scene and is a Canadian Screen Award winner, making her relevant to Canadian Francophone entertainment audiences.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Nour Belkhiria?
She is a Tunisian-Canadian actress from Montreal, known for film and television roles in Quebec and Canada.
What is Nour Belkhiria best known for?
She is best known for playing Ismène in *Antigone*.
What award did Nour Belkhiria win for *Antigone*?
She won the Canadian Screen Award for Best Supporting Actress.
Did Nour Belkhiria study law?
Yes. She studied law at the Université de Montréal and completed bar training before acting became her main focus.
What television series did she appear in?
She played Inès Saïd in the Quebec daily series *Indéfendable*.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nour_Belkhiria
    Supports: Birth date, nationality, main roles, Canadian Screen Award, Prix Iris nomination, and *Indéfendable* credit.
  2. La Presse — https://www.lapresse.ca/arts/television/2023-02-09/nour-belkhiria/ce-role-etait-vraiment-fait-pour-moi.php
    Supports: Birthplace, move to Montreal, legal education, and role in *Indéfendable*.
  3. Université de Montréal — https://nouvelles.umontreal.ca/article/2022/09/29/nour-belkhiria-la-diplomee-en-droit-qui-interprete-une-avocate/
    Supports: Law studies, bar training, and *Indéfendable* role.
  4. 7 Jours — https://www.7jours.ca/2023/06/26/nour-belkhiria-revient-sur-son-arrivee-au-quebec-a-lage-de-18-ans
    Supports: Arrival in Quebec at age 18, early interest in acting, and *Antigone* award mention.
  5. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm10655380/
    Supports: Filmography including *Antigone*, *A Revision*, and *Days of Happiness*.