ADELE KOLODKIN

Adele was born in the South of Russia, in Makhachkala, Republic of Dagestan. She comes from a very diverse family: her father was Avar, her maternal grandfather's ancestors were refugees from Iran, and her great-great-grandmother lived in Georgia. She also has Turkish, Azerbaijani, and Jewish roots.

She grew up in Moscow, where she studied acting at the Moscow Film School under Ingeborga Dapkunaite's course. After graduating in January 2022, she was cast as Alexis in the La La Land musical and began rehearsals with the troupe. However, due to the outbreak of war in February 2022, she had to leave Moscow before ever performing in the musical. She then moved to Georgia, where she lived for 2.5 years before relocating to London.

Adel has appeared in commercials, music videos, and episodes of films and TV series. She is now based in London and open to new collaborations.

CHERYL KANEKAR

CLARISSA ADELE

FAROOQ QURESHI

Farooq was born and raised in Colorado, after college he lived in Singapore, Japan, India, Pakistan and LA. Before fully immersing himself in the entertainment industry, he gained experience in multiple fields, including animation, aviation, banking, government security, and teaching—all while relentlessly pursuing his passion for acting.

Trained by esteemed coaches such as Annie Grindlay, Barbara Benville, and Diane Castle, Farooq remains committed to continuous growth, consistently honing his craft through ongoing professional training.

His most recent work is on Tony Gilroy’s upcoming Feature Film BEHEMOTH! in a supporting role with Pedro Pascal and other screen credits including roles in Hulu’s Woke and Welcome to Chippendales, as well as Amazon Prime films Bleeding Love and Publish or Perish. Through these projects, Farooq has had the opportunity to work alongside renowned actors such as Ewan McGregor, Kumail Nanjiani, and LaMorne Morris, demonstrating his ability to hold his own in high-profile productions.

Beyond acting, Farooq has expanded his creative reach by writing and directing several short films. He also brings a dynamic skill set to the industry, including stunt work, kickboxing, weightlifting, and singing. Additionally, he is multilingual, fluent in Hindi, Urdu, and Japanese, further enhancing his versatility as a performer.

Passionate about storytelling, Farooq approaches each role with dedication, depth, and professionalism, striving to deliver compelling performances that resonate with audiences.

HIROSHI WAKAMATSU

IRINA DUBOVA

Born in Kazakhstan, raised in Azerbaijan, with Armenian heritage, Russian-speaking Irina Dubova can currently be seen as Gosia in every episode of the Netflix six-part mini series, The Perfect Couple, starring Nicole Kidman and Liev Schreiber.

A professional actress with over 20 years of acting experience for stage and film. Trained in Russia, she moved to the United States, where she is known for her work in The Americans, Barry, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Hunters, While You Were Breeding, Chad, Life by Ella, For All Mankind, and Goodbye Vesna.

LANGUAGES: English, Russian

DIALECTS: English, Russian, Eastern European, Ukrainian, French, Middle Eastern

KATIE LAI

MAGDI RACHWAN (SAG)

Magdi Rachwan is an accomplished actor with a career spanning theater, film, and television. He studied French language and literature at Ain Shams University before pursuing his passion for acting at the Academy of Arts in Cairo, specializing in Acting and Directing. Born in Cairo, Magdi is now a British citizen. 

Magdi gained recognition in Egypt for his roles in films and television, including Mouhima Saaba and Tesaa, directed by Ihab Radi, with Tesaa marking his first leading role. He also appeared in the popular TV series El Daly as Hany El-Zaki and collaborated with Ahmed Mekky in El Kebir. His theater credits include El Halal, Ard La Tumbet El Zohour by Mahmoud Diab, and performances in plays by Eugene O'Neill, such as The Iceman Cometh and Anna Christie.

Seeking greater opportunities, Magdi moved to the United States, where he further honed his craft at the New York Film Academy. He appeared in the Hollywood film Three Kings alongside George Clooney, Ice Cube, and Mark Wahlberg. Now based in London, he recently played the Libyan ambassador in Slow Horses, a series starring Gary Oldman.

Magdi Rachwan is known for his versatility, powerful performances, and deep commitment to his roles. With extensive experience in both Middle Eastern and Western productions, he continues to take on diverse and challenging characters across the global entertainment industry.

MAGGIE PARTO

Maggie Parto comes from a multinational family where the study of languages and culture is cherished. Growing up in Iran, UK and Chicago, she fell in love with the performing arts after seeing Andrew Lloyd Webber's "Aspects of Love". Her extensive travels across Europe, the Middle East, and North Africa have been instrumental in shaping and defining her expertise in the Performing Arts. Maggie eventually settled in Southern California where she studied Theater & Film at the University of California and South Coast Repertory Theater. She also trained at the original house of Meisner and completed the program in Los Angeles.

She has been part of many theater productions as well as numerous Independent and studio Film and TV projects. Her Guest Star role on ABC's The Rookie, got amazing reviews and showcased her strong acting abilities as well as speaking fluent Farsi. These days she is busy making movies as well as acting. Her latest project, Speed Date Inn was well received in Cannes. She was in a highly anticipated movie called Only with Freida Pinto and Leslie Odom Jr. which will have a world premiere later this year at the prestigious Tribeca Film Festival. Several other Feature Films are on the horizon which she is attached as an Actor and Producer.

NATALIA UDINTSOVA

Natalia was born and raised in the South of Russia. She graduated from the BA Screen Acting program at Met Film School, in Ealing Studios. She now lives in London, and has the right to work in the UK. 

Natalia speaks 4 languages (Russian, English, French and Spanish) and holds a BA degree in linguistics. Beyond acting she has experience in pole-dancing, aerial hoop and stage combat. Since graduating from MetFilm School, Natalia continues to work on her craft, with Meisner training and other practitioners.

NIKI KARIMI

Now based in London, Niki is an award-winning super-star of Iranian cinema and theatre - with a career spanning thirty-two-years, and starring in over 40 feature films.

She began her acting career in the early 1990s and quickly became one of the most prominent figures of Iranian New Wave cinema with her performance in Sara (1992), directed by Dariush Mehrjui. Karimi has since starred in more than 40 films and received numerous Best Actress awards at international film festivals including Nantes, San Sebastián, Cairo, Taormina, and the Fajr International Film Festival.

Alongside her acting career, she has established herself as a distinguished filmmaker. Her directorial debut To Have or Not to Have (2001) was followed by One Night (2005), which premiered in the Cannes Film Festival’s Un Certain Regard section. She went on to direct A Few Days Later (2006), Final Whistle (2011), Night Shift (2014), and Atabai (2020) — each exploring themes of identity, solitude, and human connection. 

RAHUL SIDHU

SHEETAL KALICHARAN

Sheetal has Indian ancestral roots and was born and raised in the Netherlands. Her parents are from Surinam, South-America. At the age of 16, she began her professional acting career when playing in the Dutch youth movie Hotel de Grote L. That same year, Sheetal was invited to Orlando, Florida USA for on-site acting competition. She was fortunate to work with a variety of Disney and the ABC Family Channel stars like Raven Symone, Peyton List, Spencer List, Sofia Wylie and many more.

Recent credits include the new Amazon Prime Original Series “The Tatta’s – The Series”, where Sheetal plays Maya. This is the sequel to the movies “The Tatta’s” and The Tatta’s 2” which also feature Sheetal. Both movies already received both a Golden and Platinum Award and a Golden Calf Award (Dutch Academy Award) in 2023 and 2024. The Tatta’s: The Series”, which is out now on Amazon Prime and has been the number 1 production in The Netherlands for 5 weeks straight on Prime since the release in beginning December 2024.

Sheetal is also the only actress with South Asian roots who is a member of the Dutch Academy for Film (equivalent as  “The Academy” in Hollywood) and the youth series “Broodje Aap” had been nominated for the Golden Television-Ring Youth (equivalent to the Emmys).
Also, Sheetal played in the longest running Dutch youth TV series on Dutch national television, called Spangas, playing the character of Clara.

SORAYA SPIERS

Based in London, Soraya hails from Indian descent.

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ZIHAN ZHAO

Zihan Zhao is a Chinese born and raised actress, model, dancer, and singer, now based in LA with a US green card. Zihan is fluent in Mandarin and English, and also speaks basic Korean.

Films she has starred include Isla, The Lucky One, and The Vampire's Widow. Recent theater work includes Gloria and The Last Days of Judas Iscariot. In the US, she can be seen in several online commercials. Previously, Zihan worked for the Chinese military entertainment troupe in Beijing, China. Her musical theater work includes Love You, Teresa, Spiral, and Long March.

Zihan recently received an MFA in Acting from UCLA, and received her undergraduate degree from the Shanghai Conservatory of Music. She recently directed and choreographed her dance film "China Doll in LA" which incorporated stage combat, Chinese classical dance and street Jazz. She is also a Mandarin teacher and interpreter. Zihan is recipient of the George Burns and Gracie Allen Scholarship and Fellowship in Comedy, Edna and Yu-Shan Han Endowed Award, and HFPA Acting Fellowship.