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.