Zakeeya Patel

Zakeeya Patel (born 6 January 1988), is a South African actress and presenter.[1] She is best known for her roles in the series Isidingo, 7de Laan and High Rollers.[2]

Zakeeya Patel
Patel in 2020
Born (1988-01-06) January 6, 1988
Durban, Kwa-Zulu Natal, South Africa
Alma materUniversity of Cape Town
Occupation(s)Actress, presenter
Years active2008–present
Height1.56 m (5 ft 1 in)
SpouseRob Price (m. 2017)

Early life

Patel was born in Durban, South Africa. She is of Indian descent on her father's side and Coloured descent on her mother's.[3] She graduated with a BA Honors Degree in Theatre and Performance from The University of Cape Town.

Career

In 2005, she played the role 'Samantha Sharma' in the television soap opera Isidingo. The show later became highly popular. Meanwhile in 2006, she became the champion of the Season 6 of the South African competition Dancing with the Stars. In 2012, she appeared in the comedy film Material and played the role 'Aisha Kaif'.[4] Then in 2013, she appeared in show High Rollers. In 2014, she appeared with the stage play Emotional Creature in which he got the opportunity to work with acclaimed American activist and writer Eve Ensler.[5]

In 2018, she acted in the film The Docket In 2019, she appeared in the Netflix original series Shadow. In the same year, she acted in the Showmax's thriller film The Girl from St. Agnes. In late 2019, she played a supportive role in the film 3 Days to Go. In 2020, she starred in the sequel to 2012 film Material titled as New Material.[4]

Personal life

Patel married economist Rob Price in a multicultural interfaith ceremony in November 2017.[4] They moved to Los Angeles, California in December 2019.[6]

Filmography

Film
YearTitleRoleNotesRef.
2012MaterialAisha Kaif
2013Nothing for MahalaNurse Taz
2013Previously on Childrens Hospital AfricaShort
2015Die ProJasmine Farat
2015The Jakes Are MissingNancy
20193 Days to GoCandice
2020New Material

Television
YearTitleRoleNotesRef.
2013The WildAmita Kahn
2013High RollersDhanni Rangila
20147de LaanVideo Blog Girl
2014Mzansi Love: Big City LoveBuhle Patel
2014SkwizasLydia
2015–16IsidingoSamantha Sharma
2017Thula's VineKim K
2018The DocketLexie Patel
2019The Girl from St. AgnesSharon McMahon
2019ShadowSarah

References
  1. "Zakeeya Patel". briefly. 24 November 2020. Retrieved 24 November 2020.
  2. "SA's Zakeeya Patel on making it big in Hollywood". The South African. 24 November 2020. Retrieved 24 November 2020.
  3. "Unfiltered: Zakeeya Patel". Balanced Life. 17 June 2019. Retrieved 18 September 2021.
  4. "Local actress Zakeeya Patel sets her sights on Hollywood". IOL. 24 November 2020. Retrieved 24 November 2020.
  5. "Zakeeya Patel". Afternoon Express. 24 November 2020. Retrieved 24 November 2020.
  6. "Loving life in LA! Zakeeya Patel chats to us about her life abroad". 24 November 2020. Retrieved 24 November 2020.
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