Azita Ghanizada

Date of Birth: November 17, 1979

Zodiac Sign: Scorpio

Date of Death: [Leave blank]

Biography

Azita Ghanizada is an American actress of Afghan descent, known for her versatile roles in television and film. Born in Kabul, Afghanistan, Azita and her family fled the country during the Soviet War, eventually settling in the United States as political refugees. She grew up in Northern Virginia and developed an early interest in acting, participating in school plays and local theater. Azita pursued a degree in English and Communications from Virginia Tech, and after graduation, she moved to Los Angeles to chase her dreams of becoming an actress. Azita is best known for her role as Rachel Pirzad on the Syfy series “Alphas,” where she portrayed a woman with enhanced senses. She has also appeared in various television shows such as “Entourage,” “How I Met Your Mother,” “The Mentalist,” and “Castle.” In addition to her television work, Azita has been involved in advocacy for better representation of Middle Eastern actors in Hollywood and has worked with several humanitarian organizations.

5 Interesting Facts about Azita Ghanizada

1. Azita Ghanizada is fluent in Dari, Farsi, and English.

2. She was a guest of honor at the White House for her advocacy work with the Afghan community.

3. Azita had a recurring role on the ABC Family series “Jane by Design.”

4. She is the founder of MENA Arts Advocacy Coalition, which aims to improve the representation of Middle Eastern and North African artists in Hollywood.

5. Azita’s family fled Afghanistan during the Soviet invasion when she was still a baby.