
Sofia Hayat is a British Asian actress, and singer. She has worked on both British and Indian projects.
Hayat first came to public attention on 
Satellite Channel, Zee TV, where she hosted her own TV show for 3 years 
starting in 2003. 
The show became a cult favourite amongst young British Asians. .She 
holds a BA (Hons) in Music and Performing Arts, and has studied acting 
for 7 years in total, including the Meisner Technique, which she is a 
huge fan of. She has been instructed under David Schwimmer, famously 
from the American TV show Friends.
Sofia plays the piano to grade 7. She can also 
play the recorder, is a keen sword fighter, and has practised the 
martial art, Krav Maga.
In July 2012, Sofia was named the new "Curvy Icon" by VOGUE ITALIA.
Career
Sofia has appeared in numerous TV Advertising 
campaigns for big international brands like Walkers Crisps, McDonalds, 
and was the first model/actor who featured in the campaign for Timotei 
hair shampoo, a brand well known for hair products for blondes. This was
 the first time they shot with a brunette from Indian origin.