Nur was born in Cairo, Egypt to an Austrian father and a Syrian mother.[1]
Nur played the character Jenny in the Austrian drama Risse im Beton.[2][3] In 2021, she played the character Melodi in the first two episodes of Yellowstone-prequel 1883.[4][5] She also played the Syrian refugee Qamar in My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3.[2][6]
She may be best known for her role as Aaliyah Amrohi in Lioness.[7] She received a positive review for her depiction of a wealthy Arabic woman, as well as her portrayal of the sapphic relationships between her and the protagonist.[7]
In 2024, she portrayed Salome I in the film Mary.[8]