In 1979, when I was toddler, the Russians invaded Afghanistan, and my whole family fled to Vienna, Virginia. Far from home, my parents were determined to raise my two sisters and me according to Afghan traditions. — 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
