Azita Ghanizada, born on November 17, 1982, in Kabul, Afghanistan, is an Afghan-American actress and producer. She moved to the U.S. as a child due to political instability in Afghanistan. Ghanizada is known for her roles in TV shows like The Exes, NCIS, and Castle, and she gained recognition for her performance in One Life to Live. Her film credits include The Saint and The Secret. In addition to acting, she has been involved in producing projects that highlight diverse stories and voices. Ghanizada is also an advocate for refugee rights and cultural representation, drawing on her own experiences as an immigrant to promote diverse perspectives in media.
01. “I have a pretty big fund-raising heart.”
— Azita Ghanizada
02. “I have so much respect for policy makers and diplomats, but I could never be a politician because of the way they dress!”
— Azita Ghanizada
03. “I learned how to speak English watching television.”
— Azita Ghanizada
04. “Sometimes not honoring your character makes for really good television, but that also can really upset fans. You have to turn things upside sometimes. As a storyteller, you have to know that sometimes you’re going to let your fans and the audience down because you have to do your part in servicing the story.”
— Azita Ghanizada
05. “TV and film has defined my entire life.”
— Azita Ghanizada
06. “Science fiction fans are the smartest fans in television. They just are. They’re just so smart, and they know so much detail and information. They’re a part of the story and they inform your character, as well. We all listen to the fans, and we love their feedback and the attention they give us.”
— Azita Ghanizada
07. “I’m very physical. I’m extremely active, and I would love to do something a little more sexy and dangerous, a la Sophia Loren, or funny and humorous, a la Woody Allen. Getting to do things along those lines would be extremely wicked and a dream come true.”
— Azita Ghanizada
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