Shazia Mirza

Actress
Writer
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Arifa (2019)

Shazia Mirza was born in Birmingham, England. She is an award winning British stand up comedian, writer and actress who works internationally touring North America, Europe and Asia. Known for 'Arifa' (2018), 'Celebrity Island with Bear Grylls' (2017), 'The Vessel' (2011), F*** Off I'm A Hairy Woman (2009) 'Beautiful People' (2008) and 'The Wright Stuff' (2011-2018). She was awarded the PPA 'Columnist of the Year 2008' for her regular column in The New Statesman.

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Known for

What the Frick

8.2

TV Series

Yasmine

Arifa

7.7

Shabana

2019

Phantoms

Short

Dr. Hayes

EastEnders

4.8

TV Series

Dr. Ayub

Credits

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Actress

Touché
- Gav
- 2026
The Spicy Hen
TV Mini Series
- Auntie
- 2026
Cinema for Gaza presents: Pride & Prejudice - The Table Read
4.8
TV Special
- Harris
- Lady Lucas
- 2025
EastEnders
4.8
TV Series
- Dr. Ayub
- 2025
Barred
9.0
TV Series
- Judge Judy
- 2023
Best of Three
Short
- Superintendent
- 2023
What the Frick
8.2
TV Series
- Yasmine
- 2020
The Funny Haha Survival Guide
Podcast Series
- Special Guest
- 2020
Arifa
7.7
- Shabana
- 2019
Aleeza and Harriet
Short
- Frieda
- 2015
The Vessel
7.6
TV Series
- Doctor
- 2012
Winnipeg Comedy Festival 2011
5.0
TV Series
- 2012
Beautiful People
8.5
TV Series
- Fit Farka
- 2009
Splitting Cells
TV Movie
- 2007
Stockholm Live
6.7
TV Series
- 2004

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Born
- January 13, 1975
- Birmingham, England, UK
Publicity listings
- 1 Interview

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Trivia
Is a big supporter of the British monarchy.

Quotes
On the World Today programme I was wearing a white three peice trouser suit with a black headdress. My headdress fell off, as did the microphone that was attached to it, pulling my jacket open to reveal my cleavage - it was mortifying.