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Yara Shahidi Biography (Actress & Model Known for Her Role as 'Zoey Johnson' on the TV Series" ‘Black-ish’ and ‘Grown-ish)

Birthday: February 10, 2000 (Aquarius)

Born In: Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

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Yara Shahidi is an American model and actress. She has appeared in commercials for a number of products and brands, including ‘McDonald's,’ ‘Target,’ ‘GapKids,’ ‘Ralph Lauren,’ ‘Disney,’ ‘The Children's Place,’ and ‘Guess Kids.’ She is best known for her acting role in the sitcom series ‘Black-ish’ in which she played ‘Zoey Johnson.’ Besides this, she is also famous for portraying the character of ‘Chloe Johnson’ in the series ‘The First Family.’ Shahidi has also guest-starred in TV shows like ‘Entourage,’ ‘Cold Case,’ ‘Wizards of Waverly Place,’ ‘$h*! My Dad Says,’ ‘The Cape,’ ‘Scandal,’ and ‘Bad Teacher.’ As far as her film career is concerned, she has acted in movies like ‘Imagine That,’ ‘Salt,’ ‘Unthinkable,’ ‘Butter,’ and ‘Alex Cross.’ Represented by the ‘Women Management’ modeling agency, Yara Shahidi has won an ‘NAACP Image Award’ for ‘Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy’ for her performance in the series ‘Black-ish.’

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Birthday: February 10, 2000 (Aquarius)

Born In: Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

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Also Known As: Yara Sayeh Shahidi

Age: 26 Years, 26 Year Old Females

Family:

father: Keri Shahidi

mother: Afshin Shahidi

siblings: Ehsan Shahidi, Sayeed Shahidi

Born Country: United States

Actresses American Women

Height: 5'6" (168 cm), 5'6" Females

Ancestry: Iranian American

City: Minneapolis, Minnesota

U.S. State: Minnesota

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education: Harvard University

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  What is Yara Shahidi's ethnicity?

  Yara Shahidi is of African American and Iranian descent.
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  How did Yara Shahidi rise to fame?

  Yara Shahidi rose to fame for her role as Zoey Johnson in the TV show "Black-ish" and its spin-off "Grown-ish."
• 3

  Does Yara Shahidi have any siblings?

  Yes, Yara Shahidi has two younger brothers named Sayeed and Ehsan.
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  What are Yara Shahidi's social media handles?

  Yara Shahidi can be found on Instagram and Twitter with the handle @yarashahidi.
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  Is Yara Shahidi involved in any activism?

  Yes, Yara Shahidi is known for her activism work, including advocating for social justice issues and promoting education for girls.

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American PeopleHarvard UniversityAquarius ActressesAmerican ActressesActresses Who Are In Their 20s CareerYara Shahidi started her entertainment career at the age of six, appearing in advertisements for ‘McDonald's,’ ‘Target,’ ‘GapKids,’ ‘Ralph Lauren,’ ‘Disney,’ ‘The Children's Place,’ and ‘Guess Kids.’ She made her acting debut in 2007, appearing in an episode of ‘Entourage.’ Two years later, she appeared in the movie ‘Imagine That.’ The same year, she was featured in drama series, such as ‘In the Motherhood,’ ‘Cold Case,’ and ‘Wizards of Waverly Place.’Shahidi was then cast in the movies ‘Salt’ and ‘Unthinkable’ in 2010. The same year, she was also seen in series like ‘Lie to Me’ and ‘$h*! My Dad Says.’ A year later, she played the role of ‘Montana’ in the television movie ‘Rip City.’ In 2011, the actress also appeared in an episode of ‘The Cape.’ After this, she acted in the film ‘Alex Cross.’In 2012, she was cast in the role of ‘Chloe Johnson’ in the drama series ‘The First Family.’ The following year, she had a role in the series ‘Scandal.’ Shahidi then began playing the role of ‘Zoey Johnson’ in the sitcom series ‘Black-ish’ in 2014. That year, she also appeared in the TV program ‘The Fosters.’ From 2016 to 2018, the actress voiced the character of ‘Darcy’ in the series ‘Trollhunters.’In 2018, she was cast in ‘Grown-ish,’ a spin-off of the ABC series ‘Black-ish.’ The show was premiered in 2018. From 2018 to 2019, she voiced ‘Darci Scott’ in an American computer-animated science fantasy television series titled ‘3Below: Tales of Arcadia.’ In 2019, she appeared in a teen drama film titled ‘The Sun Is Also a Star’ where she appeared alongside Charles Melton.Recommended Lists:

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Women Film & Theater PersonalitiesAmerican Film & Theater PersonalitiesContinue Reading Below Personal LifeYara Shahidi was born Yara Sayeh Shahidi on February 10, 2000, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA, to Keri Salter Shahidi and Afshin Shahidi. She has two younger brothers, Ehsan and Sayeed Shahidi. Sayeed is also an actor and model. She has a cousin named Nas who is a well-known rapper.In June 2017, Shahidi announced that she will soon attend the ‘Harvard University.’ As far as the actress’ love life is concerned, she is said to be single. For now, it seems as if the actress is concentrating on her studies and career.Facts About Yara ShahidiYara Shahidi is a talented actress and activist who founded Eighteen x 18, a platform to empower young people to vote and participate in democracy.Yara Shahidi is fluent in both English and Farsi, reflecting her diverse cultural background.In addition to her acting career, she is also a model and has been featured in campaigns for major fashion brands.Yara is known for her unique sense of style and often incorporates bold and colorful fashion choices into her red carpet looks.

Yara Shahidi Movies

1. The Finder (2012)

(Crime, Comedy, Drama, Romance)

2. Unthinkable (2010)

(Thriller, Drama)

3. Salt (2010)

(Thriller, Action, Mystery, Crime)

4. Butter (2011)

(Comedy)

5. The Sun Is Also a Star (2019)

(Drama, Romance)

6. Imagine That (2009)

(Family, Drama, Comedy, Fantasy)

7. Alex Cross (2012)

(Thriller, Mystery, Action, Crime)

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