'Imbewu: The Seed' Durban Actress Zahra Dada Shares Her Passions and Dreams for the Future

• A talented young actress from Durban, who portrayed the role of Zeldah in the popular South African drama series, Imbewu: The Seed, is highly ambitious
• Fatima Zahra Dada has a good head on her shoulders and notes that as a Muslim woman, she is selective about the roles she undertakes
• Talking to Briefly News, the young actress opens up about her passions, portraying a Middle Eastern woman in an international series called The Power, and more

Fatima Zahra Dada, who goes by Zahra Dada, is a multifaceted Durban actress, model, influencer and more.

The young woman has played iconic roles, portraying ‘Zeldah’ in the local television series, Imbewu: The Seed, and has taken on a role in an international series on Amazon Prime called The Power, playing a Middle Eastern woman wearing the hijab.

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Briefly News spoke to Zahra, who shared more about her career, ambitions and passion for the arts.

Imbewu: The Seed's Zahra Dada developed passion for acting in college

Zahra pursued a Bachelor of Arts degree with a specialisation in Brand Building and Business Management at The Vega School of Brand Leadership in Cape Town.

She shares with Briefly News that her passion for acting ignited in college:

“It was during this time that I developed a passion for the media and entertainment industry, which led me to embark on an exciting journey in the field.

“Acting and film are my primary passions. I have pursued these passions by studying acting and filmmaking in South Africa, as well as in the two biggest movie cities and industries: Los Angeles and Mumbai.

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“As an influencer, I have had the opportunity to appear in commercials for brands such as Old Mutual and Woolworths South Africa. Additionally, I have partnered with respected brands like Coca-Cola, Samsung, and Clicks.”

The Imbewu actress is Muslim, with her faith an ever-guiding light

Zahra notes that as a Muslim woman, it is not possible to accept every role she is offered. However, remaining true to her ethics and morals is vital:

“[In 'The Power'], I portrayed the character of Leen, a Middle Eastern role, with an Arabic accent. Leen is a caring individual who stands up for her beliefs, displaying bravery, strength, and courage.

“These qualities resonate with me. Being a confident woman, I felt even more empowered wearing my hijab on-screen, working diligently to bring Leen to life.”

The Power actress is also interested in various facets related to entertainment

Zahra is a businesswoman, having founded a company in 2018 that is aimed at making strong female narrative films:

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“LIVALIL BY ZAHRAD (Pty) Ltd is based in Durban, South Africa. The company aims to be a creative vehicle that tells female-driven stories and illuminates storytelling in creative, enchanting ways to promote our stories and locations to local and international clientele through quality productions.

“I have [also] written and produced short films, which have given me the confidence to move onto the next step in filmmaking; to write and produce feature films."

The talented creative shares her dreams for the future:

“I want to live to my maximum potential and use my talents to serve a bigger purpose in life and contribute to society.

“I have big dreams, so I need to take big actions to achieve them. I would like to grow my influential platforms and become a global superstar through my work in media and film.”

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Source: Briefly News