Samina Peerzada | |
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Born |
Samina Butt August 9 Lahore, Pakistan |
Residence | Lahore, Karachi, Pakistan |
Other names | Jea, Lisa |
Alma mater |
PECHS, Karachi Government College of Commerce & Economics, Karachi |
Occupation | Actress, Producer & Director, Activist |
Years active | 1982 – Present |
Known for | Performance, Progress, Peace |
Style | Versatile |
Spouse(s) | Usmaan Peerzada |
Children | Two daughters |
PECHS, Karachi
Samina Peerzada (Urdu: ثمینہ پیرزادہ) is a film and television actress, producer and director from Pakistan.
Born in Lahore on August 9, Samina was raised in Karachi, Pakistan. After graduating in commerce she chose to pursue a career in acting.
She married Usmaan Peerzada, a fellow media personality, in 1975. The couple have two daughters, Anum and Amal. Their younger daughter Amal is a miniature artist.
Samina started her career in 1982 and has acted in several films including Nazdikiyan, Mukhra, Bazar-e-Husn, Shaadi Mere Shohar Ki and Bulandi.
She has traveled widely and has also performed in Oslo at The International Ibsen Festival. Her notable stage performances include productions such as Raaz-o-Niaz and Ibsen’s A Doll’s House.
She has a long list of television plays to her credit. Her performances in Zindagi Gulzar Hai, Meri Zaat Zarra-e-Benishan, Rehaai, Durr-e-Shahwar Dastaan and Karobi have got her wide applause from audience both at home and abroad.
Samina continues to bowl over her audience through powerful acting in works of significant message and meaning.
Her first Hollywood film, The Valley, is in post-production phase and will be releasing soon.Alyy Khan, another actor from Pakistan is also starring in this film.