Abenao Elangbam
Abenao Elangbam (born 28 September 1986) is an Indian actress working in Manipuri cinema. She has displayed her versatility in acting by taking various roles in Manipuri films. The beginning of her career in films are marked by movies like "Cheinakhol", "Thoiba Thoibi", "Naoshum" and "Akhunba Mani". Early life and education. She completed her Master in Adult Education from Manipur University. Career. Before coming into films, she has acted in some theatrical plays under People's Arts and Dramatic Association, Imphal. Her first film is "Chingjaogum Lepliba Thamoi", where she is playing a supporting role. She is most  popularly known for her role of "Naobi" in "Thoiba Thoibi". Among her popular films were "Thoiba Thoibi", "Akhunba Mani", "Thokkidagi Kishi", "Nobap", "Ekhenglaktagi Red Rose", "Chumthang Makhong", "Bema Bema", "Liklaai", "Leikang Thambal", "Tabunungda Akaiba Likli", "Western Sankirtan", "Phijigee Mani" and "Waikhu". In "Phijigee Mani", she played an archer. After her marriage, she continues to act in movies. Some of her films released post-marriage include "Korounganba 3" and "Ima Machet Icha Tangkhai". Accolades. For her role in the film "Nobap", Elangbam received the Special Jury Award at the 7th Manipur State Film Awards 2010. She was awarded the  Best Actress in a Leading Role for her role in the film "Pabunggi Cycle" at the 2nd SSS MANIFA 2013. Best Actress in a Leading Role award was given to her for portraying the role "Thoibi" in the film "Tabunungda Akaiba Likli" at the 3rd SSS MANIFA 2014. She was also honoured with Th. Ashokumar Memorial Award in Arts and Culture at the 10th Foundation Day of USU, Khurai.