Aisha Alfa facts for kids
Aisha Alfa is a Canadian actress and comedian. She is famous for playing the teacher Ms. Grell in the popular TV show Degrassi. She also appeared as a funny reporter on the series The Beaverton, which was a show that made jokes about the news.
Early Life and Sports
Aisha was born in Nigeria and grew up in the city of Winnipeg, Manitoba, in Canada. Her brother, Ismaila Alfa, is a musician and radio host. Before she became a famous entertainer, Aisha was a talented soccer player.
Career in Comedy and Television
Aisha's journey into comedy began in 2011. She won a contest in Winnipeg called "Funniest Person with a Day Job." After this big win, she moved to Toronto to build her career as a comedian and actress.
Famous Roles
Aisha has appeared in many movies and TV shows. She was in the movie An American Girl: McKenna Shoots for the Stars and My Awkward ... Adventure.
On television, she was a regular on the music show Video on Trial on MuchMusic. From 2014 to 2016, she was part of the comedy group for the Royal Canadian Air Farce New Year's Eve TV specials.
More recently, you might have seen her in shows like Opie's Home, Sorry for Your Loss, Coop & Cami Ask the World, and Good Trouble.
In 2020, she released her own full-length comedy show called Aisha Alfa: All the Parts.
Awards and Recognition
Aisha's talent has been recognized with several award nominations.
- In 2015, she was nominated for Best Breakout Artist at the 16th Canadian Comedy Awards.
- In 2018, she and the cast of The Beaverton were nominated for a Canadian Screen Award. This award was for Best Ensemble Performance in a Variety or Sketch Comedy Program or Series.
