Noureen DeWulf Biography

Noureen DeWulf, an American actress of Indian Muslim descent, is best known as the star of the 2007 Academy Award winning film, "West Bank Story." In the film she played the lead Fatima, a singing and dancing Palestinian cashier who falls in love with an Israeli soldier. She also starred in 2006's "American Dreamz" alongside Hugh Grant and Mandy Moore directed by Paul Weitz. DeWulf can next be seen in Fox Atomic's football comedy spoof "The Comebacks," playing one of the leads. Noureen can currently be seen in theatres in a small comedic role in "Ocean's 13" and also stars in the upcoming indie dramedy "The Strip" alongside Dave Foley.With a growing body of work that includes television and film, Noureen DeWulf is becoming the ethnic "it" girl in Hollywood. In addition to her film acting, DeWulf has starred in 3 network tv comedy pilots for the WB, Fox and CBS. She has guest starred on dramas like "CSI: NY" and "Numb3rs."Although she only made her professional debut in 2005, it is obvious from her presence in both film and TV that DeWulf will popularize her unique look. Maxim magazine ranked her #100 on their Hot 100 List 2007 and she has already donned the cover of several national magazines. DeWulf stands out in the sea of Hollywood actresses as she has what it takes to be one of the first ethnic American leading ladies. She remains true to the craft she honed at Boston University as she uses her diverse heritage to fuel her comedy and give her depth and versatility in her acting.