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Layla Alizada
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| Born | August 10, 1977 Kabul, Afghanistan
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| Nationality | Canadian |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1995–present |
| Known for | The Muppets, Jane the Virgin, Days of Our Lives, Shut Eye |
| Spouse(s) |
Noel Fisher
(m. 2017) |
Layla Alizada (born August 10, 1977) is a talented Canadian actress. She is famous for her roles in popular American TV shows like The Muppets and Jane the Virgin. She also had ongoing roles in series such as Days of Our Lives and Shut Eye.
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Acting Career
Layla Alizada started her acting journey in 1995 when she was 18 years old. Her first role was in an episode of the TV show Strange Luck, called "Hat Trick."
Since then, she has appeared in many American TV series. She played different characters, like Kelly in Days of Our Lives and Regina in Jane the Virgin.
Notable TV Shows and Movies
Layla has been part of several well-known TV shows, including The Muppets and Jane the Virgin. In 2004, she starred in the TV movie Chasing Freedom. She played Meena, a young woman from Afghanistan. In the movie, Meena had to hide her identity to escape danger.
From 2016 to 2017, Layla had a recurring role as Simza in the TV series Shut Eye. This means her character appeared in many episodes over time.
Personal Life
Layla Alizada was born in Kabul, Afghanistan. When she was a child, her family moved to Montreal, Quebec, in Canada.
Since November 2004, Layla has been in a relationship with actor Noel Fisher. They got engaged in 2014 and were married in 2017.
Film and Television Roles
Layla Alizada has acted in both movies and television shows. Here are some of her roles:
Film Roles
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2004 | Chasing Freedom | Meena | Television movie |
| 2007 | Holiday in Handcuffs | Lucy | Television movie |
| 2011 | Compromise | Shalini | |
| 2015 | Day One | Feda | Short film |
| 2019 | The Cuban | Shireen |
Television Roles
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1995 | Strange Luck | Carol | Episode: "Hat Trick" |
| 2004 | Da Vinci's Inquest | Constable Gloria Walker | 5 episodes |
| 2006 | Da Vinci's City Hall | Susan Watts | Episode: "Bumped from the Ball" |
| Godiva's | Rajni Haideri | 4 episodes | |
| The Evidence | Officer Heiden | Episode: "Stringers" | |
| Eureka | Dr. Sharat | Episode: "Alienated" | |
| 2014 | Days of Our Lives | Kelly | 4 episodes |
| 2015 | Muppets | Betty | 5 episodes |
| Rizzoli & Isles | Accountant | Episode: "Deadly Harvest" | |
| 2015–2018 | Jane the Virgin | Regina | 4 episodes |
| 2016 | Castle | Phoebe | Episode: "Death Wish" |
| 2016–2017 | Shut Eye | Simza | Recurring role |
| 2017 | Taken | Elena Morales | 4 episodes |
| 2021 | Shameless | Detective | Episode: "Cancelled" |
| 2021 | Lucifer | Odetta Watson | Episode: "Is this Really How It's Going To End?!" |
See also
- Afghan Canadians
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