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Aliza Vellani
Birth Date:30 October 1991
Birth Place:Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Education:Simon Fraser University
Occupation:Actress
Years Active:2006–present

Aliza Vellani (born October 30, 1991) is a Canadian film and television actress based in British Columbia. Vellani is most recently known for her role as Rani Singh in the Netflix series, Sweet Tooth. Her other credits include Layla Siddiqui on CBC's series Little Mosque on the Prairie, Marcy in the CW series iZombie and Sandeep in the revival season of the Fox series The X-Files.[1]

Early life and education

Vellani was born in Vancouver to Indian immigrants from East Africa. She began her training at an early age while she attended York House School. In 2007 and 2008, Vellani won the BC and National Istar Awards for Arts and Culture.[2] After high school, Vellani continued her training in acting, voice and dance. Vellani holds a BFA, majoring in Theatre, from Simon Fraser University.[3]

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
2014EmmaZaraShort
2017WoodManLady in BlueShort
2018All Kinds of WeatherPreetShort
2019Kim PossibleGossiping Mom
2019Assistant
2020Operation Christmas DropSally

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
2007–12Little Mosque on the PrairieLayla SiddiquiRecurring role
2009Sarame"Pajama Game... of Death"
2010JaniceTV film
2011Geek CharmingAnother Random GirlTV film
2014MotiveDr. Gita Ambreen"Angels with Dirty Faces"
2014RushNurse Joy"Where Is My Mind?"
2015ExposedCoachTV film
2015iZombieMarcy"Pilot", "The Exterminator"
2015MistressesCounselor Sarah"Into the Woods"
2015Signed, Sealed, Delivered: Truth Be ToldNiloferTV film
2015Signed, Sealed, Delivered: The Impossible DreamNiloferTV film
2015–16Nurse Sandeep"My Struggle", "My Struggle II"
2016Three Bedrooms, One Corpse: An Aurora Teagarden MysteryPattyTV film
2016SupernaturalBeth Roberts"American Nightmare"
2017Shelia Agnani"Mixed Signals"
2017-2020Marvel Super Hero AdventuresMs. Marvel (voice)Recurring role
2017Hit the RoadNaima"School Spirit"
2017DoomsdayYoung ScientistTV film
2017–18Mech-X4Soldier / Lt. VermaRecurring role
2018BlurtMrs. McCannTV film
2018RiverdaleMrs. Haggly"The Wrestler", "The Noose Tightens"
2018ColonyRecruitment Officer"A Clean, Well-Lighted Place"
2021; 2023Sweet ToothRani SinghMain cast (seasons 1–2)

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Warner . Allison . Exclusive Interview with The X-Files' Aliza Vellani . talknerdywithus.com . February 1, 2016.
  2. Web site: 30 October 2009. Aliza Vellani on CBC's "Little Mosque on the Prairie". Ismailimail.
  3. Web site: SFU Black Box Information . 2012-01-29 . theatrestudentunion.com . 2012-06-12 . https://archive.today/20130203233140/http://www.theatrestudentunion.com/5/post/2012/01/sfu-black-box-information.html . 2013-02-03 . dead.