Gabby Kono-Abdy

Gabby Kono-Abdy might not have a name that instantly rings a bell, but she’s been making some pretty interesting choices in the indie movie circuit. Take Baker’s Dozen (2019) for example—this isn’t your run-of-the-mill drama. There’s a kind of rawness to it, like everybody’s just one bad day away from losing it completely. Gabby’s character isn’t just floating in the background either; she’s right there in the thick of it, navigating this mess of relationships and half-baked schemes that feel almost too real. The movie doesn’t waste time sugarcoating anything, and honestly, her performance is the glue holding those wild scenes together. Then there’s Nighthawks (2019), where things get even grittier. The whole vibe is nocturnal, almost claustrophobic at points. Kono-Abdy dives headfirst into this underbelly of city life, where nothing’s really as it seems and everyone’s got something to hide. Her scenes buzz with this anxious energy, like she’s constantly on edge—makes you wonder if the actress ever slept during filming. She brings a sort of vulnerability that’s tough to fake, and it kind of sticks with you after the credits roll. Don’t sleep on Khali the Killer (2017) either. It’s bloody, unapologetic, and Gabby’s right in the middle of the chaos, adding this human touch to a world that’s otherwise cold and ruthless. There’s grit, sure, but she manages to find these little moments of honesty that stop the film from slipping into total darkness. All in all, if you haven’t noticed Gabby Kono-Abdy yet, might be time to fix that.