Abenao Elangbam
Sonia Elangbam, known by the stage name Abenao Elangbam, is an Indian actress working in Manipur film.
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.Awards
She was awarded the Best Actress in a Leading Role for her role in the film Pabunggi Cycle at the 2nd SSS MANIFA 2013. She was also awarded the Best Actress in a Leading Role for 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.Selected filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Director |
| 2007 | Thoiba Thoibi | Naobi | Romi Meitei |
| 2007 | Akhunba Mani | Thoi | Romi Meitei |
| 2007 | Manithoiba | Thoibi | Romi Meitei |
| 2008 | Lanmei Thanbi | Chou En Lai & O. Mangi | |
| 2008 | Chumthang Makhong | Romi Meitei | |
| 2008 | Ekhenglaktagi Red Rose | Thoibi | Romi Meitei |
| 2009 | Thokkidagi Kishi | Manjuri | Diya Khwairakpam |
| 2009 | Atiyagee Meenok | Ksh. Kishorekumar | |
| 2009 | Nonglei | O. Jiten | |
| 2009 | Nobap | Thaja | Heisnam Tomba |
| 2010 | Nangdi Eigi Thawaini | Tampha | O. Gautam |
| 2010 | Thoudang | Romi Meitei | |
| 2011 | Phijigee Mani | Bicha | O. Gautam |
| 2011 | Pabunggi Cycle | Thoibi | Bimol Phibou |
| 2011 | Punshi Chuppa Nangshe Eigini | Premanda | |
| 2011 | Yairipok Thambalnu Amaga | Romi Meitei | |
| 2012 | Taru Tarubi Maktabee | Tarubi | Tej Kshetri |
| 2012 | Western Sankirtan | Ayeengbi | L. Prakash |
| 2012 | Yaiphare Yaiphare | Ningolei | Bimol Phibou |
| 2013 | Tabunungda Akaiba Likli | Thoibi | Romi Meitei |
| 2014 | Eidee Kadaida | Lakhi | O. Gautam |
| 2014 | Sathiba Danger | Thoibi | Ajit Ningthouja |
| 2014 | VDF Thasana | Thadoi | Homen D' Wai |
| 2014 | Safu | Thoibi | K. Bimol Sharma |
| 2014 | Nongmatang | Tampha | Suvas E. |
| 2015 | Hingbagee Mahao | Linthoi | Jeetendra Ningomba |
| 2016 | Mashingkha | Jeetendra Ningomba | |
| 2016 | Thamoi Ahum | Aten | |
| 2016 | Ingagee Thanil | Leibaklei | Mohindro |
| 2017 | Korounganba 2 | Ojitbabu Ningthoujam | |
| 2017 | Jiri Ningol Imphal Thoibi | Paojel | |
| 2017 | Ningtha | Thokchom Thoibi | Homen D' Wai |
| 2018 | Hingkhini Emadi | Rabi Salam | |
| 2018 | Bangladeshki Sana Tampha | OC Meira | |
| 2018 | Meitan Araba | Teacher | Lukanand Kshetrimayum |
| 2019 | Tangna Phangjaba Lan | Fifi Mangang | |
| 2019 | Korounganba 3 | Ojitbabu Ningthoujam |