Zeeko Zaki facts for kids
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Zeeko Zaki
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Zakaria Sherif Zaki
January 18, 1990 Alexandria, Egypt
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| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | Temple University |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2012–present |
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Notable work
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FBI |
Zakaria Sherif Zaki (born January 18, 1990), known as Zeeko Zaki, is an Egyptian-American actor. He is most famous for playing Special Agent Omar Adom "OA" Zidan in the TV show FBI.
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Zeeko Zaki's Early Life and Education
Zeeko Zaki was born in Alexandria, Egypt. When he was just one month old, he moved to the United States with his parents, Emon and Sherif Zaki. His grandparents had already moved to the U.S. before him. Zeeko's other family members still live in Egypt.
As a child, Zeeko spent his summers in his hometown in Egypt. His aunt has a villa there where his family gathers. He grew up in West Chester, Pennsylvania. His mother runs a salon in Wilmington, Delaware, and his father is a stylist. Zeeko has two younger siblings: a brother named Zeyad and a sister named Zeina.
How Zeeko Zaki Started Acting
Zeeko found his love for acting during his first year of high school. He was in a play called Seussical at Unionville High School. He also acted with a local theater group called Unionville Players. For a short time, he attended Temple University in Philadelphia.
In 2010, Zeeko moved to North Carolina. There, he worked in theater and tried out for TV roles. He appeared in small parts in different movies and TV shows. Later, he got bigger roles in shows like Six and 24: Legacy, where he played bad guys. He also played a door gunner in Valor.
Zeeko Zaki got his first main role as Special Agent Zidan in the TV show FBI. The role was first written for an actor of Latino background. However, the show's creator, Dick Wolf, was very impressed by Zeeko's audition. So, he changed the character's background to match Zeeko's.
Zeeko has shared that he wants to show the world that Muslims and Arabs are not terrorists.
Zeeko Zaki's Personal Life
Zeeko Zaki is a Muslim. He spoke Egyptian Arabic at home until he was six years old.
Zeeko Zaki's Filmography
Movies Zeeko Zaki Has Been In
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2012 | The Therapy Session | Michael | Short film |
| Stuck in Love | Gus | ||
| 2013 | Heart of the Country | Prisoner | |
| McDuffy: The Urban Eagle | Chocolate Pretzel | Short film | |
| 2014 | Tuesday | Andrew's friend | Short film |
| 2015 | Max | Afghan policeman | |
| Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Road Chip | Paparazzo #2 | ||
| 2016 | The Divergent Series: Allegiant | Factionless squad leader | |
| 2018 | Escape Plan 2: Hades | MDLF soldier | |
| 2022 | Night at the Museum: Kahmunrah Rises Again | Ra the Sun God (voice) |
TV Shows Zeeko Zaki Has Been In
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2012 | Homeland | Sergeant | Episode: "State of Independence" |
| Revolution | Militia Soldier | Uncredited; episode: "Nobody's Fault But Mine" | |
| 2013 | Under the Dome | Customer #2 | Episode: "The Fire" |
| 2014 | The Game | Cameron | Episode: "Chardonnay Goes Kissing" |
| 2015 | Satisfaction | Russell | 2 episodes |
| 2016 | The Inspectors | Dario Resta | Episode: "The Return of Ronnie" |
| 2017 | Six | Akmal Barayev | 8 episodes |
| 24: Legacy | Hamid | 7 episodes | |
| NCIS: Los Angeles | Aimon Shah | 2 episodes | |
| The Night Shift | Duke | 2 episodes | |
| Daytime Divas | Cab driver | Episode: "Truth's a Mutha" | |
| 2017–2018 | Valor | Staff Sergeant Matt Darzi | 5 episodes |
| 2018–present | FBI | FBI Special Agent Omar Adom ‘OA’ Zidan | Main role |
| 2020–2023 | FBI: Most Wanted | 3 episodes | |
| 2021 | FBI: International | Episode: "Pilot" |
See also
In Spanish: Zeeko Zaki para niños
