Even at an early age, I rebelled against my strict upbringing. When I was 9, I built myself a 'make-out fort' in our backyard from wood, filled it with candy, and invited my blond, blue-eyed neighbor over to kiss. Azita Ghanizada agebackyardblond share on social
I just always knew I wanted to be an actor. I gave my Emmy acceptance speech when I was 11. But, I wasn't allowed to do plays and things like that. It was considered dangerous. My parents didn't think it was safe for a girl to do that, and they definitely didn't think it was interesting to participate in the arts. Azita Ghanizada acceptanceactorallow share on social
In 1979, when I was toddler, the Russians invaded Afghanistan, and my whole family fled to Vienna, Virginia. Far from home, my parents were determined to raise my two sisters and me according to Afghan traditions. Azita Ghanizada afghanafghanistandetermine share on social
TV and film has defined my entire life. Azita Ghanizada defineentirefilm Change image and share on social
I grew up very poor, so I learned how to stretch a dollar. It's nice to combine high-end with low-end or whatever-end you want. Azita Ghanizada combinedollarend Change image and share on social
In Afghan culture, you don't date - you marry. Even talking to boys before marriage brings great shame to your family. Azita Ghanizada afghanboybring Change image and share on social