Zenobia Shroff
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Zenobia Shroff is an Indian-American actress appearing in film, theater and television. Shroff is best known for her breakthrough role in 2017's The Big Sick[1], and she co-stars on the upcoming Disney+ show Ms. Marvel (TV series).[2][3]
Biography
Encouraged by theater actress Pearl Padamsee, Shroff left her native Mumbai in her teens to pursue acting at New York City’s Circle in the Square theater school.[4][5] Shroff has acted in Hollywood and Bollywood films. She and her The Big Sick co-stars shared a nomination for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture at the 24th annual Screen Actors Guild Awards.[6] She also provided the voice of Counselor Jerry in the Oscar-winning animated film Soul (2020 film).
Before Ms. Marvel, Shroff's television work included recurring parts on The Resident on Fox and Showtime’s The Affair; in the latter role, The New York Times said Shroff "goes from funny to almost frightening in her intensity."[7]
Shroff's first one-woman stage show, "Exotic Observations," was performed at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theater[8] and the South Asian International Performing Arts Festival.[9] Her 2016 one-woman show, "How to Succeed as an Ethnically Ambiguous Actor," garnered nominations for best actor and best director at the Planet Connections Festival awards.[10]
Shroff, who holds a master's degree in psychology, has also spent time teaching acting and movement to disadvantaged children in the New York City area.[11] Shroff is a member of the Parsi community.[4]
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Percy | Veera | |
| 2008 | Little Zizou | Roxanne | Winner of National Film Award for best film on family values[12] |
| 2010 | When Harry Tries to Marry | Geeta | |
| 2012 | Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu | Nicole Braganza | |
| 2016 | Misaligned | Nadia's mother | |
| 2017 | The Big Sick | Sharmeen | Cast nominated for Screen Actors Guild Award |
| 2019 | (t)here | Geeta | Short film |
| 2020 | Save Yourselves! | Su's Mom (voice) | |
| 2020 | Soul (2020 film) | Counselor Jerry | Film won Academy Award for Best Animated Picture |
| 2021 | 7 Days | Rita's mom |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Ms. Marvel | Muneeba Khan | Post-production |
| 2018-19 | The Resident | Himaya Pravesh | |
| 2018 | The Affair | Priya Ullah | |
| 2018 | Madam Secretary | Prime Minister Vanya Kharti | |
| 2018 | The Greatest American Hero | Leena | Unaired pilot[13] [14] |
References
- ^ "Scene Stealer: Zenobia Shroff as Kumail Nanjiani's Mother in 'The Big Sick'". Variety.com. 2017-12-08.
- ^ "'Ms. Marvel' Trailer Introduces Marvel Studios' First Muslim Superhero in Disney Plus Series". Variety. 2022-03-15.
- ^ "MCU: Every Actor & Character Confirmed For Ms Marvel". ScreenRant. 2021-04-27.
- ^ a b "Zenobia Shroff: The Big Sick changed the game for me". Elle India. 2018-05-30.
- ^ "Little Zizou's Zenobia Shroff Stands Up". Lassi With Lavina. 2010-10-01.
- ^ "SAG Awards: 'Three Billboards,' 'Big Little Lies' Top Nominees". Hollywood Reporter. 2017-12-13.
- ^ Collins, Sean T. (2018-07-01). "The Affair' Season 4, Episode 3 Recap: Playing the Savior'". The New York Times.
- ^ "'Exotic Observations': Zenobia Shroff Joins SPANK at the UCB Theater". The Huffington Post. 2011-06-27.
- ^ "South Asian International Performing Arts Festivals Opens for the First Time Ever in New York City". India.com. 2011-07-25.
- ^ "Planet Connections Theatre Festivity Awards Come to Cherry Lane This Weekend; Nominees Announced". BroadwayWorld. 2016-08-08.
- ^ "Exotic Observations". Indo American Arts Council. 2010-08-12.
- ^ "President presents 56th National Film Awards". The Hindu. 2010-03-20.
- ^ "'The Greatest American Hero': George Wendt, Gia Sandhu & Zenobia Shroff Cast In ABC Reboot, Christine Gernon To Direct". Deadline.com. 2018-02-13.
- ^ "Cancelled Before They Began: The Greatest American Hero, Wayward Sisters, and More Recent Pilots That Did Not Fly". Cancelled Sc Fi. 2019-06-20.
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