Lydia Larini Born in Batna in , she joined the theatre at the age of 14, is an Algerian actress who works in film, television and theatre. She rose to fame thanks to her varied roles in Algerian productions ranging from historical films and contemporary dramas to popular television series. In cinema, she has collaborated with several renowned Algerian directors. She also appears in numerous popular television series and takes part in a sustained theatre production, where she plays roles in both classical and contemporary plays.