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Yara Shahidi - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | February 10, 2000 |
|---|---|
| Age | 26 |
| Birthplace | Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Aquarius - (see also Yara Shahidi's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Dragon |
| Generation | Gen Z generation |
| Known For | Starring as Zoey Johnson on 'Black-ish' and 'Grown-ish' |
Intro
Yara Shahidi is an American actress, model, and activist, best known for her role as Zoey Johnson on the sitcom 'Black-ish' and its spin-off 'Grown-ish.'
Early Life & Background
Yara Shahidi was born to Keri Salter Shahidi and Afshin Shahidi. She moved with her family to California at the age of 4. Her father is of Iranian descent, and her mother is of African American and Choctaw heritage. Yara began acting at a young age, appearing in television commercials before landing her breakout role.
Career Highlights
- Breakout role as Zoey Johnson on 'Black-ish' (2014–present)
- Star of 'Grown-ish' (2018–present)
- Appeared in films like 'Imagine That' (2009) and 'Smallfoot' (2018)
- Named one of Time's 30 Most Influential Teens (2016, 2017)
- Co-founded Eighteen x 18, an initiative to encourage youth voting
Trivia
- Graduated from Harvard University in 2022
- Has been a vocal advocate for diversity and representation in media
- Named an ambassador for the Dior Stand with Women campaign
FAQs
People also ask
How old is Yara Shahidi?
Yara Shahidi is 26 years old.
When was Yara Shahidi born?
Yara Shahidi was born the 10 February 2000.
Where is Yara Shahidi from?
Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA.
On Her Birth-Day
About February 10th, 2000, in brief:
- Day of the week: February 10th, 2000 was a Thursday
- Zodiac Sign: Aquarius (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: I Knew I Loved You by Savage Garden
- #1 UK song: Rise by Gabrielle
- Popular movie: Gladiator directed by Ridley Scott
Check the link for more news and curiosities on February 10th, 2000.