Azie Tesfai | |
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 Tesfai at the 2019 San Diego Comic Con Supergirl Roundtable | |
| Born | Azalech Tesfai Los Angeles, California |
| Occupations | Actor, Writer, Producer |
| Years active | 2006–present |
| Known for | Supergirl Jane the Virgin |
Azie Tesfai is an American actress, writer, and producer. She is known for her television roles, including Jane the Virgin and Supergirl .
Azalech (Azie) Tesfai was raised in Los Angeles, California, the daughter of Eritrean immigrants who grew up in Ethiopia. [1] She is an only child. Tesfai received a degree in business administration from UC Berkeley.[ citation needed ]. While at Berkeley she began attending auditions and acting classes. [2]
Tesfai's first role was Cherry Milton in Wicked Wicked Games on MyNetworkTV, where she appeared in 30 episodes over two seasons. She has appeared in Melrose Place , Law & Order: SVU , Franklin & Bash and Royal Pains . In 2014 she was cast as recurring detective Nadine Hanson in the CW's Jane the Virgin . She appeared in season 3 of Silicon Valley in 2016.
She was cast as Kelly Olsen, the sister of DC Comics character James Olsen (Mehcad Brooks), on the fourth season of The CW series Supergirl . [3] Prior to her debut appearance in the fourth season, it was announced that Tesfai would be promoted to series regular for the fifth season. [4] She co-wrote episode 12 of the sixth and final season ("Blind Spots"), making her the first Arrowverse actor to receive a writing credit on an Arrowverse series. [5] Through her focus on writing and producing, Tesfai currently has two series in development: The Chase, which landed with Universal Television for NBC, and Sheba a drama series about the first queen on the continent of Africa, which landed at Onyx Collective for Hulu with Ryan Coogler’s Proximity Media producing. [6]
Tesfai founded jewelry company Fortuned Culture in Los Angeles. [7] Proceeds from sales help children in developing countries like Mexico, Ethiopia and Cambodia. [8]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–2007 | Wicked Wicked Games | Cherry Milton | Main (30 episodes) |
| 2007 | Sands of Oblivion | Jamie | (TV Movie) |
| 2008 | The Cleaner | Ananda | Guest (1 episode) |
| 2009 | Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Undead | Zadeska | (Movie) |
| Sutures | Kristen | (Movie) | |
| 2009–2010 | Melrose Place | Nurse Mandy | Guest (3 episodes) |
| 2010 | Acts of Violence | Betsy | (Movie) |
| 15 Minutes | Arora | (TV Movie) | |
| Nathan vs. Nurture | Julie | (TV Movie) | |
| 2011 | Two for Hollywood | Vicky | (Short) |
| Law & Order: Special Victims Unit | Kendra | Guest (1 episode) | |
| 2012 | Harry's Law | Debbie | Guest (1 episode) |
| This American Housewife | Nellie Swift | Guest (1 episode) | |
| Breakout Kings | Chelsea | Guest (2 episodes) | |
| 2014 | Franklin & Bash | Meg | Guest (4 episodes) |
| Backlash | Michelle | (Short) | |
| 2014–2016 | Jane the Virgin | Nadine Hanson | Recurring (21 episodes, Seasons 1–2) |
| 2015 | Me Him Her | Kempy Blook | (Movie) |
| A Kind of Magic | Lacy | (Movie) | |
| Home & Family | Unknown | Guest (1 episode) | |
| Royal Pains | Aubrey Wolfhouse | Guest (1 episode) | |
| 2016 | Silicon Valley | Dawn Simon | Guest (1 episode) |
| Powers | Dr. Michelle Marrs | Recurring (2 episodes) | |
| Rosewood | Lil Kim | Guest (1 episode) | |
| Superstore | Naomi | Guest (1 episode) | |
| 2017 | Knock Knock Head Lock | Misty Copeland | (Short) |
| The Real O'Neals | Heather | Guest (1 episode) | |
| Ghosted | Kirsten | Guest (1 episode) | |
| 2017–2018 | NCIS: Los Angeles | Dana King | Guest (2 episodes) |
| 2018 | The Kominsky Method | Lynda | Guest (2 episodes) |
| 2019–2021 | Supergirl | Kelly Olsen | Recurring (Season 4) Main (Season 5–6) |
| 2020 | The Wretched | Sara | Movie |
| 2021 | A Million Little Things | Cassandra Thomas | Recurring Role (3 episodes) |
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