Inabat Ábenova was born on March 2, 1994, in Amankeldi village, Kostanay region.
From 2009 to 2013, she studied at the “Akan Seri” College of Culture in Kokshetau, majoring in “Acting” under the guidance of Kazakhstan’s Cultural Worker A. Ospanov.
From 2013 to 2017, Inabat studied at the Kazakh National University of Arts in Nur-Sultan, majoring in “Acting” under the mentorship of Kazakhstan’s People’s Artist Akish Omar.
Her career began in March 2016 at the Kalibek Kuanishbaev State Academic Kazakh Musical Drama Theater, where she performed the role of Begimai in the lyrical drama “The Tears of the Swan…” written by Chinghiz Aitmatov and directed by People’s Artist of Kazakhstan T. Temenov.
Theater Roles:
- Sh. Aitmatov “The Tears of the Swan…” – Begimai
- A. Chekhov “The Cherry Orchard” – Alma
- W. Shakespeare “Othello” – Desdemona
- R. Cooney “Birthday” – Jane
- K. Kizi “7+1” – Nurse
- M. Auezov “Abai” – Magish
- E. Shvarts “Cinderella” – Cinderella
- E. Hushvatov “Red Apple” – Rushana
- F. Bolonya “The Scope of Communication” – Bianca
- M. Mashadu “Brazilian Wealth” – Miaw Girl
- Zh. Kulmambet “You and Me” – Girl
- M. Auezov “The Day of the Helpless” – Gaziza
- N. Genjavi “Layli-Majnun” – Layli
- F. Ongarsinova “Your Love” – Young Fariza
- M. Auezov “Ayman-Sholpan” – In the Ayman-Sholpan Group
- Kh. Altai, Kh. Oralai “The Fleeing People of Altai” – Zeynep
- M. Cervantes “Don Quixote” – Maid, Don Quixote
Dubbing Roles:
- “Ralph Breaks the Internet”
- “The Incredibles”
- “Inside Out”
- “Elif”
- “Fate”
- “Detective Lady”, and others.
Awards:
- Laureate of the “Shabyt” XX International Creative Youth Festival in the “Acting Mastery” category.
- Inabat Ábenova’s portrayal of Layli in the “Layli-Majnun” play (author: N. Genjavi, director: B. Abdurazzakov) was showcased at the XXVII Republic Drama Theaters Festival in Semey city in 2019, and the “Samgau” VII International Theater Festival, where it received a special diploma. In 2021, it was also featured at the 15th International Theatre Festival “Navruz” in Kazan, Russia (online), receiving high praise from international theater experts. The play was awarded the “Critics’ Prize” by the International Theater Critics Association.
- In 2019, she was awarded a Letter of Appreciation from the Mayor of Nur-Sultan for her contributions to the cultural and spiritual development of the city and promoting the cultural values of the Kazakh people.
- In 2021, she received the Honorary Diploma from the Kazakhstan Cultural, Sports, Tourism, and Information Workers’ Union.
- In 2021, she was awarded in the “New Name” category at the “THEATER ALL Nur-Sultan Theatre Week” theater festival.