Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Rokhsaneh Ghawam-Shahidi |
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| Other Name | Rokhsaneh Ali |
| Nickname(s) | Roxy |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 5" (165 cm) |
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| Eye Color | Light Brown |
| Hair Color | Dark Brown |
Personal Life
| Hometown | Nottingham, England |
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| Religion | Christianity |
| Food Habit | Vegan |
| Zodiac sign | Pisces |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Marriage Date | Year 2010 |
| Husband | Arsher Ali |
Family
| Father | Iranian |
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| Mother | English |
| Siblings | 1 Sister |
| Spouse | Arsher Ali |
| Children | 1 Daughter |
Career
| Debut | Roxy Shahidi made her television debut in the show Emmerdale in 2008, portraying the character Leyla Harding. She has been involved in various creative endeavors, including acting, screenwriting, and leading drama workshops. Her career expanded to include numerous plays and radio performances, showcasing her versatility as an artist. Over the years, she has also co-written episodes for shows like Holby City and Doctors, reflecting her growing involvement behind the scenes in television production. |
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Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/roxyshahidi/ | |
| https://www.facebook.com/RoxyShahidiYoga/ | |
| YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@YogaRox |
| https://x.com/roxyshahidi |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| Roxy Shahidi has a multicultural heritage, with an Iranian father and an English mother. | |
| She spent her childhood in Whalley Range, Manchester. | |
| She adopted a vegetarian lifestyle at the age of 8 and became vegan at 21. | |
| Roxy's journey into yoga began as a teenager when she was inspired by her grandmother's yoga DVD. | |
| Her first yoga teacher was Barbara Currie, from whom she derived inspiration. | |
| She has engaged in various theatre performances, including works at prestigious venues like the National Theatre. | |
| Roxy temporarily left Emmerdale but returned to the show twice, the last time in 2014. | |
| In 2022, she ventured into screenwriting and signed with United Agents along with co-star Matthew Wolfenden. | |
| Roxy has participated in reality television, joining Dancing on Ice Season 16 in 2024. |
