TV and film has defined my entire life. Azita Ghanizada defineentirefilm 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
The thing with 'Alphas' is that, even though it's sci-fi, I run into lots of people that have watched the show for various reasons. They're like, 'I had no expectation, and I'm totally blown away and fascinated.' Azita Ghanizada alphablowexpectation share on social
I learned how to speak English watching television. Azita Ghanizada englishlearnspeak Change image and 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
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
I have a pretty big fund-raising heart. Azita Ghanizada bigfundheart Change image and share on social
I didn't want kabobs, Afghan music, and rules that required girls to be carefully monitored. I wanted mac and cheese, country music, and independence. Azita Ghanizada afghancarefullycheese Change image and share on social
I go to the gym in a baseball cap, sweats and then run into a boy I like. It happens - so what? Azita Ghanizada baseballboycap Change image and share on social
Whenever my mom goes to Afghanistan, I'm just like, 'Bring me jewelry.' Azita Ghanizada afghanistanbringjewelry Change image and share on social