In Afghan culture, you don't date - you marry. Even talking to boys before marriage brings great shame to your family. — Azita Ghanizada Copy Share Image
I didn't want kabobs, Afghan music, and rules that required girls to be carefully monitored. I wanted mac and cheese, country music,… — Azita Ghanizada Copy Share Image
In 1979, when I was toddler, the Russians invaded Afghanistan, and my whole family fled to Vienna, Virginia. Far from home, my… — Azita Ghanizada Copy Share Image
Even at an early age, I rebelled against my strict upbringing. When I was 9, I built myself a 'make-out fort' in our backyard… — Azita Ghanizada Copy Share Image
Whenever my mom goes to Afghanistan, I'm just like, 'Bring me jewelry.' — Azita Ghanizada Copy Share Image
I'm very physical. I'm extremely active, and I would love to do something a little more sexy and dangerous, a la Sophia Loren, or… — Azita Ghanizada Copy Share Image
Science fiction fans are the smartest fans in television. They just are. They're just so smart, and they know so much detail and information.… — Azita Ghanizada Copy Share Image
My dad was in a Beatles cover band. My mom wore Candies and belly buttons. The people in our family were very glamorous. They… — Azita Ghanizada Copy Share Image
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… — Azita Ghanizada Copy Share Image
I go to the gym in a baseball cap, sweats and then run into a boy I like. It happens - so what? — Azita Ghanizada Copy Share Image
Sometimes not honoring your character makes for really good television, but that also can really upset fans. You have to turn things upside sometimes.… — Azita Ghanizada Copy Share Image
I'm the first girl from Afghanistan to lead a series in the United States. — Azita Ghanizada Copy Share Image
In Afghan culture, you don't date - you marry. Even talking to boys before marriage brings great shame to your family. — Azita Ghanizada Copy Share Image
