| Birth Name: | Sonia Elangbam |
| Occupation: | Actress |
| Birth Date: | September 28, 1986 |
| Birth Place: | Top Khongnang Makhong, Porompat DC Road, Imphal, Manipur Present address: Singjamei, Imphal, Manipur |
| Nationality: | Indian |
Abenao Elangbam (born 28 September 1986) is an Indian actress working in Manipuri cinema.[1] She has displayed her versatility in acting by taking various roles in Manipuri films.[2] The beginning of her career in films are marked by movies like Cheinakhol, Thoiba Thoibi, Naoshum and Akhunba Mani.
She completed her Master in Adult Education from Manipur University.[1]
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.[3]
After her marriage, she continues to act in movies. Some of her films released post-marriage include Korounganba 3, Ima Machet Icha Tangkhai and Khomlang Laman.[4] [5]
Elangbam was honoured with Th. Ashokumar Memorial Award in Arts and Culture at the 10th Foundation Day of USU, Khurai.[6]
| Award | Category | Film | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7th Manipur State Film Festival 2010 | Special Jury Award | Nobap | [7] | |
| 2nd Sahitya Seva Samiti MANIFA 2013 | Best Actress in a Leading Role | Pabunggi Cycle | [8] | |
| 3rd SSS MANIFA 2014 | Best Actress in a Leading Role | Tabunungda Akaiba Likli | ||
| 11th MANIFA 2023 | Best Actor in a Supporting Role - Female | Nangbu Ngairambane | [9] |
| Year | Film | Role | Director |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Thoiba Thoibi | Naobi | Romi Meitei |
| Akhunba Mani | Thoi | Romi Meitei | |
| Manithoiba | Thoibi | Romi Meitei | |
| 2008 | Lanmei Thanbi | Takhellei | Chou En Lai & O. Mangi |
| Chumthang Makhong | Priyo's sister | Romi Meitei | |
| Ekhenglaktagi Red Rose | Thoibi | Romi Meitei | |
| 2009 | Thokkidagi Kishi | Manjuri | Diya Khwairakpam |
| Atiyagee Meenok | Thoibi | Ksh. Kishorekumar | |
| Nonglei | Langlen | O. Jiten | |
| Nongoubee | Ningtharla | K. Bimol Sharma & Oja Tomba | |
| Nobap | Thaja | Heisnam Tomba | |
| 2010 | Nangdi Eigi Thawaini | Tampha | O. Gautam |
| Thoudang | Thoibi | Romi Meitei | |
| 2011 | Phijigee Mani | Bicha | O. Gautam |
| Punshi Chuppa Nangshe Eigini | Thaja | Premanda | |
| Ishwar Masu Angaobani | Likla | L. Prakash | |
| Yairipok Thambalnu Amaga | Thoibi | Romi Meitei | |
| 2012 | Taru Tarubi Maktabee | Tarubi | Tej Kshetri |
| Pabunggi Cycle | Thoibi | Bimol Phibou | |
| Western Sankirtan | Ayeengbi | L. Prakash | |
| Yaiphare Yaiphare | Ningolei | Bimol Phibou | |
| 2013 | Tabunungda Akaiba Likli | Thoibi | Romi Meitei |
| 80,000 Meiraba Romio | Yaiphabi | Premanda | |
| Leihouroko | Linthoi | Amar Raj | |
| 2014 | Eidee Kadaida | Lakhi | O. Gautam |
| Sathiba Danger | Thoibi | Ajit Ningthouja | |
| VDF Thasana | Thadoi | Homen D' Wai | |
| Safu (Impact) | Thoibi | K. Bimol Sharma | |
| Nongmatang | Tampha | Suvas E. | |
| 2015 | Hingbagee Mahao | Linthoi | Jeetendra Ningomba |
| 2016 | Mashingkha | Mellei | Jeetendra Ningomba |
| Thammoi Ahum | Thaja | Aten | |
| Ingagee Thanil | Leibaklei | Mohindro (KAMS) | |
| 2017 | Korounganba 2 | Thoi | Ojitbabu Ningthoujam |
| Jiri Ningol Imphal Thoibi | Thoibi | Paojel | |
| Ningtha | Thokchom Thoibi | Homen D' Wai | |
| 2018 | Hingkhini Emadi | Abe | Rabi Salam |
| Meitan Araba | Teacher | Lukanand Kshetrimayum | |
| 2019 | Tangna Phangjaba Lan | Fifi Mangang | |
| Korounganba 3 | Thoi | Ojitbabu Ningthoujam | |
| 2020 | Bangladeshki Sana Tampha | OC Meira | |
| 2021 | Ima Machet Icha Tangkhai | Thambal | Khoibam Homeshwori |
| 2022 | Hoo Sangom | Leishembi | Ojitbabu Ningthoujam |
| Nangbu Ngairambane | Ehanbi | Rajen Leishangthem | |
| 2024 | Khomlang Laman | Tampha | OC Meira |
| Thambal Leikhok | Sangbannabi | Khoibam Homeshwori |