I'm the first girl from Afghanistan to lead a series in the United States. Download Download Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Rotate quotes afghanistan girl lead
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 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
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
It's very hard to play the straight lead girl and still make her sparkly and fun and real. Emily Blunt fungirlhard Change image and share on social
I generally don't follow domestic news that much aside from how it relates to the stories I'm covering abroad, like what Americans think of the War in Afghanistan. Lynsey Addario abroadafghanistanamerican Change image and share on social
I've always been very determined, ever since I was a little girl, to make my way. Scarlett Johansson determinegirlhave Change image and share on social