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'''Roxana Zal''' (born November 8, 1969) is an American actress. In 1984, at the age of 14, she became youngest [[Primetime Emmy Award]] winner for her title role in the television film ''[[Something About Amelia]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://people.com/archive/in-a-controversial-tv-movie-teen-actress-roxana-zal-tackles-a-taboo-subject-incest-vol-21-no-2/|title=In a Controversial TV Movie, Teen Actress Roxana Zal Tackles a Taboo Subject—Incest|website=PEOPLE.com}}</ref> |
'''Roxana Zal''' (born November 8, 1969) is an American former actress and fashion designer. In 1984, at the age of 14, she became the youngest [[Primetime Emmy Award]] winner for her title role in the television film ''[[Something About Amelia]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://people.com/archive/in-a-controversial-tv-movie-teen-actress-roxana-zal-tackles-a-taboo-subject-incest-vol-21-no-2/|title=In a Controversial TV Movie, Teen Actress Roxana Zal Tackles a Taboo Subject—Incest|website=PEOPLE.com}}</ref> |
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==Life and career== |
==Life and career== |
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Zal was born and raised in [[Malibu, California]], the daughter of Maureen and Hossein Zal, an [[Iran]]ian-born Los Angeles investor.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Armstrong|first=Lois|author2=Eric Estrin|title=In a Controversial TV Movie, Teen Actress Roxana Zal Tackles a Taboo Subject—Incest|publisher=People|date=1984-01-16|url= |
Zal was born and raised in [[Malibu, California]], the daughter of Maureen and Hossein Zal, an [[Iran]]ian-born Los Angeles investor.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Armstrong|first=Lois|author2=Eric Estrin|title=In a Controversial TV Movie, Teen Actress Roxana Zal Tackles a Taboo Subject—Incest|publisher=People|date=1984-01-16|url=https://people.com/archive/in-a-controversial-tv-movie-teen-actress-roxana-zal-tackles-a-taboo-subject-incest-vol-21-no-2/|access-date=2010-09-13}}</ref> Her first acting role was a guest spot on ''[[Hart to Hart]]'' at age 12. |
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⚫ | In 1983, Zal appeared in the films ''[[Table for Five]]'' starring [[Jon Voight]] and ''[[Testament (1983 film)|Testament]]'' opposite [[Jane Alexander]]. In 1984 she won a [[Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or Movie|Primetime Emmy Award]] for her role in the television film ''[[Something About Amelia]]''. She also received a [[Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress – Series, Miniseries or Television Film]] nomination for her performance.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.goldenglobes.com/person/roxana-zal|title=Roxana Zal|website=www.goldenglobes.com}}</ref> Zal later starred in the 1986 independent crime film ''[[River's Edge]]'' and in 1989 starred in the teen romantic drama film ''[[Under the Boardwalk (1989 film)|Under the Boardwalk]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/under_the_boardwalk|title=Under the Boardwalk (1989)|via=www.rottentomatoes.com}}</ref> |
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In 1990, Zal appeared in a number of made-for-television and independent films playing supporting roles. She also guest starred in a number of television series, including ''[[Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman]]'', ''[[The Pretender (TV series)|The Pretender]]'' and ''[[NCIS (TV series)|NCIS]]''. In 2006, she was a regular cast member on the [[MyNetworkTV]] telenovela ''[[Watch Over Me]]''. |
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⚫ | In 1983, Zal appeared in films ''[[Table for Five]]'' starring [[Jon Voight]] and ''[[Testament (1983 film)|Testament]]'' opposite [[Jane Alexander]]. In 1984 she won a [[Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or Movie|Primetime Emmy Award]] for her role in the television film ''[[Something About Amelia]]''. She also received [[Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress – Series, Miniseries or Television Film]] nomination for her performance.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.goldenglobes.com/person/roxana-zal|title=Roxana Zal|website=www.goldenglobes.com}}</ref> Zal later |
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Zal left acting and became a fashion designer in the 2000s.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://voyagela.com/interview/meet-roxana-zal-golddust-dresses-silverlake/|title=Meet Roxana Zal of GoldDust Dresses in Silverlake - Voyage LA Magazine | LA City Guide|first=Local|last=Stories}}</ref> |
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==Filmography== |
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Revision as of 14:37, 20 December 2023
Roxana Zal | |
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Born | Malibu, California, U.S. | November 8, 1969
Occupation(s) | Actress, Fashion designer |
Years active | 1981–2006 |
Roxana Zal (born November 8, 1969) is an American former actress and fashion designer. In 1984, at the age of 14, she became the youngest Primetime Emmy Award winner for her title role in the television film Something About Amelia.[1]
Life and career
Zal was born and raised in Malibu, California, the daughter of Maureen and Hossein Zal, an Iranian-born Los Angeles investor.[2] Her first acting role was a guest spot on Hart to Hart at age 12.
In 1983, Zal appeared in the films Table for Five starring Jon Voight and Testament opposite Jane Alexander. In 1984 she won a Primetime Emmy Award for her role in the television film Something About Amelia. She also received a Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress – Series, Miniseries or Television Film nomination for her performance.[3] Zal later starred in the 1986 independent crime film River's Edge and in 1989 starred in the teen romantic drama film Under the Boardwalk.[4]
In 1990, Zal appeared in a number of made-for-television and independent films playing supporting roles. She also guest starred in a number of television series, including Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman, The Pretender and NCIS. In 2006, she was a regular cast member on the MyNetworkTV telenovela Watch Over Me.
Zal left acting and became a fashion designer in the 2000s.[5]
Filmography
Film
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1983 | Table for Five | Tilde | Young Artist Award for Best Leading Young Actress in a Feature Film |
1983 | Testament | Mary Liz Wetherly | Nominated — Young Artist Award for Best Young Actress in a Motion Picture - Musical, Comedy, Adventure or Drama |
1986 | River's Edge | Maggie | |
1988 | Goodbye, Miss 4th of July | ||
1989 | Under the Boardwalk | Gitch | |
1995 | Red Line | Gem | |
1996 | Kiss & Tell | Sissy | |
1996 | The First Man | Nan | |
1996 | Daddy's Girl | Karen Conners | Direct-to-video |
1997 | Firestorm | Lara | |
1998 | The Waterfront | Cristina | |
1998 | Broken Vessels | Elizabeth | Also producer Los Angeles Independent Film Festival Award for Best Feature Film |
2000 | Her Married Lover | Katie Griffin | Alternate Title: A Clean Cut |
2000 | Ground Zero | Victoria Heflin | |
2001 | Blind Obsession | Bedelia Rose | |
2004 | Three Way | Janice Brookbank |
Television
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1981 | Hart to Hart | Riley | Episode: "The Hartbreak Kid" Young Artist Award for Best Young Actress, Guest on a Series |
1982 | Walt Disney's Wonderful World of Color | Marilee | Episode: "The Adventures of Pollyanna" |
1984 | Something About Amelia | Amelia Bennet | Television movie Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie Nominated—Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress – Series, Miniseries or Television Film |
1986 | Shattered Spirits | Lesley Mollencamp | Television movie |
1986 | CBS Schoolbreak Special | Allie Newton | Episode: "God, the Universe & Hot Fudge Sundaes" Young Artist Award for Exceptional Young Actress Starring in a Television Special or Movie of the Week |
1989 | Everybody's Baby: The Rescue of Jessica McClure | Cissy McClure | Television movie |
1990 | Daughter of the Streets | Charley | Television movie |
1992 | CBS Schoolbreak Special | Michael's sister | Episode: "Please, God, I'm Only Seventeen" |
1992 | Something to Live for: The Alison Gertz Story | Tracy | Television movie |
1993 | Deadly Relations | Marty | Television movie |
1993 | The Hidden Room | Marion | Episode: "Marion & Jean" |
1995 | Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman | Lucy Lane | Episode: "Metallo" |
1998 | Fame L.A. | Tina | Episode: "Haunting Refrains" |
1998 | The Pretender | Carla Parks | Episode: "Silence" |
1998 | Mixed Blessings | Laura | |
1999 | Primal Force | Tara Matthews | Television movie |
2003 | Crossing Jordan | Mrs. Strahan | Episode: "John Doe" |
2004 | NCIS | Marie Foley | Episode: "UnSEALED" |
2006 | Watch Over Me | Natalie Weller | 64 episodes |
References
- ^ "In a Controversial TV Movie, Teen Actress Roxana Zal Tackles a Taboo Subject—Incest". PEOPLE.com.
- ^ Armstrong, Lois; Eric Estrin (1984-01-16). "In a Controversial TV Movie, Teen Actress Roxana Zal Tackles a Taboo Subject—Incest". People. Retrieved 2010-09-13.
- ^ "Roxana Zal". www.goldenglobes.com.
- ^ "Under the Boardwalk (1989)" – via www.rottentomatoes.com.
- ^ Stories, Local. "Meet Roxana Zal of GoldDust Dresses in Silverlake - Voyage LA Magazine | LA City Guide".
External links
- Roxana Zal at IMDb
- Roxana Zal at the TCM Movie Database
- 1969 births
- 20th-century American actresses
- 21st-century American actresses
- American child actresses
- American film actresses
- American people of Iranian descent
- American television actresses
- Actresses from California
- Outstanding Performance by a Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or Movie Primetime Emmy Award winners
- Actresses from Malibu, California
- Living people