Azie Tesfai
Azie Tesfai is an American actress. She is known for her television roles, including Jane the Virgin and Supergirl.
Azie Tesfai | |
|---|---|
| Born | Los Angeles, California |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Known for | Supergirl Jane the Virgin |
Early life and education
Tesfai was born and raised in Los Angeles, California, the daughter of Eritrean immigrants.[1] She is an only child. Tesfai received a degree in business administration from UC Berkeley. While at Berkeley she began attending auditions and acting classes.[2]
Career
Tesfai's first role was Cherry Milton in Wicked Wicked Games on MyNetworkTV, where she appeared in 30 episodes over two seasons. She has appeared in Melrose Place, Law & Order: SVU, Franklin & Bash and Royal Pains. In 2014 she was cast as recurring detective Nadine Hanson in the CW's Jane the Virgin. She appeared in season 3 of Silicon Valley in 2016.
She was cast as Kelly Olsen, the sister of DC Comics character James Olsen (Mehcad Brooks), on the fourth season of The CW series Supergirl.[3] Prior to her debut appearance in the fourth season, it was announced that Tesfai would be promoted to series regular for the fifth season.[4]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–2007 | Wicked Wicked Games | Cherry Milton | Main (30 episodes) |
| 2007 | Sands of Oblivion | Jamie | (TV Movie) |
| 2008 | The Cleaner | Ananda | Guest (1 episode) |
| 2009 | Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Undead | Zadeska | (Movie) |
| Sutures | Kristen | (Movie) | |
| 2009–2010 | Melrose Place | Nurse Mandy | Guest (3 episodes) |
| 2010 | Acts of Violence | Betsy | (Movie) |
| 15 Minutes | Arora | (TV Movie) | |
| Nathan vs. Nurture | Julie | (TV Movie) | |
| 2011 | Two for Hollywood | Vicky | (Short) |
| Law & Order: Special Victims Unit | Kendra | Guest (1 episode) | |
| 2012 | Harry's Law | Debbie | Guest (1 episode) |
| This American Housewife | Nellie Swift | Guest (1 episode) | |
| Breakout Kings | Chelsea | Guest (2 episodes) | |
| 2014 | Franklin & Bash | Meg | Guest (4 episodes) |
| Backlash | Michelle | (Short) | |
| 2014–2016 | Jane the Virgin | Nadine Hanson | Recurring (21 episodes, Seasons 1-2) |
| 2015 | Me Him Her | Kempy Blook | (Movie) |
| A Kind of Magic | Lacy | (Movie) | |
| Home & Family | Unknown | Guest (1 episode) | |
| Royal Pains | Aubrey Wolfhouse | Guest (1 episode) | |
| 2016 | Silicon Valley | Dawn Simon | Guest (1 episode) |
| Powers | Dr. Michelle Marrs | Recurring (2 episodes) | |
| Rosewood | Lil Kim | Guest (1 episode) | |
| Superstore | Naomi | Guest (1 episode) | |
| 2017 | Knock Knock Head Lock | Misty Copeland | (Short) |
| The Real O'Neals | Heather | Guest (1 episode) | |
| Ghosted | Kirsten | Guest (1 episode) | |
| 2017–2018 | NCIS: Los Angeles | Dana King | Guest (2 episodes) |
| 2018 | The Kominsky Method | Lynda | Guest (2 episodes) |
| 2019–present | Supergirl | Kelly Olsen | Recurring (Season 4) Main (Season 5) |
Fortuned Culture
Tesfai founded jewelry company Fortuned Culture in Los Angeles.[5] Proceeds from sales help children in developing countries like Mexico, Ethiopia and Cambodia.[6]
References
- Sprankles, Julie (31 January 2015). "Jane the Virgin's Azie Tesfai opens up about the reality of living in a third-world country". Retrieved 10 April 2019.
- Adrian Gomez. "Azie Tesfai finds strength, soul in 'Jane the Virgin'". Arts and Entertainment. Retrieved 10 April 2019.
- Andreeva, Nellie; Petski, Denise (October 19, 2018). "'Supergirl': Azie Tesfai To Play James Olsen's Sister On the CW's DC Series". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 19, 2018.
- Petski, Denise (March 15, 2019). "'Supergirl': Azie Tesfai Upped To Series Regular For Season 5". Deadline. Retrieved March 16, 2019.
- "Own 'Jane the Virgin' Star's Handmade Jewelry, Help Kids in Five Countries". TakePart. Retrieved 10 April 2019.
- "WELCOME TO FORTUNED CULTURE". fortunedculture.com. Retrieved 10 April 2019.