Aliza Vellani on CBC’s “Little Mosque on the Prairie”

For several seasons, Aliza Vellani has played the role of Layla Siddiqui on CBC Television’s hit sitcom “Little Mosque on the Prairie”. The show is an internationally acclaimed comedy about Muslims and Christians attempting to live with each other in harmony in the small town of Mercy. Aliza won the National ISTAR Award for Arts and Culture in 2007.

ALIZA VELANI is a Canadian born daughter of Indian immigrants from East Africa. She lives in Vancouver. The role of Layla in the Little Mosque on the Prairie is Aliza’s first major assignment in the entertainment industry. Aliza has also appeared in Nickelodeon’s The Troop, as well as Carl Bessai’s upcoming film, Fathers and Sons. Her extensive training includes acting, dancing, improv, singing and taekwando. She began dance classes in jazz and hip hop when she was 5 years old. Aliza’s dancing skills extend to bollywood style dancing as well. In high school, she was an active member of the drama class and senior improv team. She also coached her school’s junior improv team for 3 years. She received both the BC (2007 & 2008) and National Istar Award for Arts and Culture (2007).

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