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'''Nazneen Contractor''' played [[Kayla Hassan]] during [[Season 8]] of ''[[24]]''.
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'''Nazneen Contractor''' {{born|August|26|1982}} played [[Kayla Hassan]] during [[Season 8]] of ''[[24]]''.
   
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== Biography ==
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Born in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India and raised and educated in Nigeria and London, Nazneen immigrated to Toronto, Canada with her family at the age of ten. She spent her early youth excelling in her academics and training as a classical ballerina. After almost ten years of dance training, she discovered her true love was performing and turned her energies towards acting. She immediately found success at the prestigious world-renowned Stratford Shakespeare Festival. During her fortunate time at the Festival Nazneen played lead roles in Shakespeare's "Pericles" and "A Midsummer Night's Dream," along with six other productions in her two seasons at the Festival, becoming the first woman of East Indian descent to play a lead role in the Festival in its fifty-year history. Contractor then focused her energies on her degree in Sociology, Psychology and Theatre at the University of Toronto as well as trying to make her mark in the world of film and television. After playing a few guest star and recurring roles on Canadian and American television shows, she landed the lead role of Layla Hourani on ''The Border,'' Canada's number one drama. Actors she worked with on ''The Border'' include [[Al Sapienza]].
  
   
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Nazneen was born in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India but was raised and educated in Nigeria and London. When she was ten, Nazneen and her family emigrated to Toronto, Canada. During her youth, she studied and trained to be a classical ballerina. After almost ten years of dance training, she decided to become an actress.
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She is married to [[Carlo Rota]], known to ''[[24]]'' fans for playing [[Morris O'Brian]], with whom she appeared in a 2008 production of ''Othello''. An adherent to Zoroastrianism, she is one of approximately 150,000 Parsis remaining in the world.
  
   
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Nazneen started performing at plays gaining recognition at the Stratford Shakespeare Festival, where she performed the lead roles in several Shakespeare plays. After her success at the stage, she dedicated herself to completing degrees in Sociology, Psychology and Theatre at the University of Toronto. During these times, she performed a few guest star and recurring roles on Canadian and American television. She then landed the lead role of Layla Hourani on ''The Border'', a popular drama in Canada. During her stint at the show, she worked with fellow 24-alum [[Al Sapienza]].
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Nazneen is married to [[Carlo Rota]], who played [[Morris O'Brian]] during three seasons of ''[[24]]''. They also appeared together in a 2008 production of ''Othello''.
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An adherent to Zoroastrianism, Nazneen is one of approximately 150,000 Parsis remaining in the world.
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Contractor had a small part in J.J. Abrams' ''Star Trek Into Darkness'' (with [[Scott Lawrence]] and [[Peter Weller]]), in which she played the wife of fellow ''Trek'' newcomer Noel Clarke. In 2012, she appeared in ''Last Resort'', with [[Daniel Bess]], [[Cas Anvar]] and [[Michael Gaston]]. Contractor also appeared in the backdoor pilot of the upcoming ''Chicago Justice'' that aired in ''Chicago P.D.'' (with [[Philip Winchester]]), but left to do another show ''Ransom''.
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=== Role on ''24'' ===
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Nazneen played the role of [[Kayla Hassan]] during [[Season 8]] of ''24''. Hassan was the daughter of [[Omar Hassan]], President of the [[Islamic Republic of Kamistan]]. Nazneen appeared in 21 episodes, and was credited as a guest star.
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== Selected filmography ==
  
== Selected filmography ==
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* ''Roman J. Israel, Esq.'' (2017)
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* ''Star Trek Into Darkness'' (2013)
 
* ''Love Letters'' (2010)
  
* ''Love Letters'' (2010)
 
* ''Othello'' (2008)
  
* ''Othello'' (2008)
   
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'''Television appearances'''
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* ''Ransom'' (2017-2019)
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* ''Chicago P.D.'' (2016)
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* ''Heroes Reborn'' (2015-2016)
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* ''Castle'' (2015)
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* ''Covert Affairs'' (2014)
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* ''Last Resort'' (2012)
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* ''24'' (2010)
 
* ''The Border'' (2008-2009)
  
* ''The Border'' (2008-2009)
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== Background information and notes ==
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* Despite playing the daughter of [[Necar Zadegan]], both actors around the same age.
   
 
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* [http://en.memory-alpha.org/wiki/Nazneen_Contractor Nazneen Contractor] at [http://en.memory-alpha.org Memory Alpha, the ''Star Trek'' wiki]
   
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Revision as of 09:51, 20 March 2020

This article's subject relates to Season 8 of 24.This is a production article written from an out-of-universe perspective
Nazneen Contractor
24 2010 home marathon event- Nazneen Contractor
Born: August 26, 1982
Mumbai, India
Spouse(s): Carlo Rota
Role: Kayla Hassan

Nazneen Contractor (born August 26, 1982; age 41) played Kayla Hassan during Season 8 of 24.

Biography

Nazneen was born in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India but was raised and educated in Nigeria and London. When she was ten, Nazneen and her family emigrated to Toronto, Canada. During her youth, she studied and trained to be a classical ballerina. After almost ten years of dance training, she decided to become an actress.

Nazneen started performing at plays gaining recognition at the Stratford Shakespeare Festival, where she performed the lead roles in several Shakespeare plays. After her success at the stage, she dedicated herself to completing degrees in Sociology, Psychology and Theatre at the University of Toronto. During these times, she performed a few guest star and recurring roles on Canadian and American television. She then landed the lead role of Layla Hourani on The Border, a popular drama in Canada. During her stint at the show, she worked with fellow 24-alum Al Sapienza.

Nazneen is married to Carlo Rota, who played Morris O'Brian during three seasons of 24. They also appeared together in a 2008 production of Othello.

An adherent to Zoroastrianism, Nazneen is one of approximately 150,000 Parsis remaining in the world.

Contractor had a small part in J.J. Abrams' Star Trek Into Darkness (with Scott Lawrence and Peter Weller), in which she played the wife of fellow Trek newcomer Noel Clarke. In 2012, she appeared in Last Resort, with Daniel Bess, Cas Anvar and Michael Gaston. Contractor also appeared in the backdoor pilot of the upcoming Chicago Justice that aired in Chicago P.D. (with Philip Winchester), but left to do another show Ransom.

Role on 24

Nazneen played the role of Kayla Hassan during Season 8 of 24. Hassan was the daughter of Omar Hassan, President of the Islamic Republic of Kamistan. Nazneen appeared in 21 episodes, and was credited as a guest star.

24 credits

Selected filmography

  • Roman J. Israel, Esq. (2017)
  • Star Trek Into Darkness (2013)
  • Love Letters (2010)
  • Othello (2008)

Television appearances

  • Ransom (2017-2019)
  • Chicago P.D. (2016)
  • Heroes Reborn (2015-2016)
  • Castle (2015)
  • Covert Affairs (2014)
  • Last Resort (2012)
  • 24 (2010)
  • The Border (2008-2009)

Background information and notes

  • Despite playing the daughter of Necar Zadegan, both actors around the same age.

External links

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