Azizi Donnelly

Azizi Donnelly is a Lebanese-Australian actress. She is best known for playing Angela Mansour in Ladies in Black.

Early life

Donnelly was born in Sydney, to Lebanese parents. She moved to the U.S. when she was 18 with no job lined up and no Visa. She had many jobs before she became an actress such as a host, cleaner, Uber driver, baby sitter, personal trainer, agent, assistant and barista. She then joined Ford Models in Los Angeles.

Career

Donnelly started acting at the age of 21 and had to learn the American accent. She was taking up to three acting classes at one time. Her first film role was a minor appearance in the epic historical black comedy film Babylon starring Brad Pitt and Margot Robbie. Her biggest role so far was as Angela in Ladies in Black. Donnelly has described that being on the show was like being in an indie film due to the amazing family energy.

Personal life

In California, Donnelly likes to spend time at the Point Dume near Malibu, the Angeles National Forest and at Big Bear Lake.