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Full Name: Yamina Peerzada
Height: 5 feet 2 inches
Weight: 56 KG
Marital Status: Married
Yamina Peerzada
Yamina Peerzada, born into the renowned Peerzada family, is a Pakistani actress, singer, and puppeteer, known for her impactful performances in television dramas and her contributions to puppetry. She played a leading role in Haseena Moin’s “Anjaane Nagar” (2013) and won the Lux Style Award for Best TV Actress – Terrestrial for her performance in “Roshni Andhera Roshni” (2013). Her performance in Babar Javed’s “Roag” (2011) earned her a nomination for the Pakistan Media Award for Best Supporting Actress.
Early Life
Peerzada was born into the family of Rafi Peer, with her father being Sadaan Peerzada and her uncle being the actor Usman Peerzada. Growing up among artists, she was introduced to the performing arts at a very young age. She performed her first stage play at the 2nd World Performing Arts Festival in 1994. Peerzada graduated from the Central School of Speech and Drama in the UK with a Master’s Degree in “Acting for Screen.” She married musician Jaffer Zaidi in 2017.
Family and Personal Life
Despite her fame, Yamina values privacy, keeping her personal life discreet. She shares glimpses of her personal life on social media, showing appreciation for her loved ones. Her family has been a significant support system throughout her career.
Career
Yamina Peerzada’s career spans acting, singing, and puppetry. She is recognized for her roles in various television dramas and her work as a puppeteer.
Acting
Yamina made her acting debut in 2009 with a side role in Usman Peerzada’s directorial “Rangeel Pur” which aired on PTV Home. She gained prominence for her role in the series “Anjaane Nagar” and has since appeared in several successful dramas, including “Roag,” “Roshni Andhera Roshni,” and “Khan.” She also won the Lux Style Award for Best TV Actress – Terrestrial for “Roshni Andhera Roshni.” Additionally, she is known for her role as Shezar in “Anjaane Nagar” and her performance in Geo TV’s drama “Khan” (2017). She has also appeared in “Radd” (2024).
Modeling and Puppetry
Before and alongside acting, Yamina has been actively involved in puppetry, performing with the Rafi Peer Theatre Workshop in multiple countries including Pakistan, India, Turkey, Italy, Scotland, France, Norway, Denmark, and the United Kingdom. She voiced and manipulated the female protagonist “Rani,” a six-year-old puppet character on “Sim Sim Hamara,” a collaboration between the Rafi Peer Theatre Workshop and Sesame Street.
Music Videos
Yamina has also appeared in two music videos: “Chal Merey Saath” by Rubberband (2008) and “Moray Sayyan” by Kaavish (2010).
FAQs
Are Yamina Peerzada and Usman Peerzada related?
Yes, Yamina Peerzada is the niece of actor Usman Peerzada.
What is Yamina Peerzada’s marital status?
Yamina Peerzada is married to musician Jaffer Zaidi.
Has Yamina Peerzada won any awards?
Yes, Yamina Peerzada won the Lux Style Award for Best TV Actress – Terrestrial for her performance in “Roshni Andhera Roshni.”
What was Yamina Peerzada’s first television drama?
Yamina made her acting debut in Usman Peerzada’s directorial “Rangeel Pur” which aired on PTV Home in 2009.
Which role earned Yamina Peerzada a nomination for the Pakistan Media Award for Best Supporting Actress?
Her performance in Babar Javed’s “Roag” (2011) earned her a nomination for the Pakistan Media Award for Best Supporting Actress.
What is Yamina Peerzada’s educational background?
Yamina graduated from the Central School of Speech and Drama in the UK with a Master’s Degree in “Acting for Screen.”
In which music videos has Yamina Peerzada appeared?
Yamina has appeared in “Chal Merey Saath” by Rubberband (2008) and “Moray Sayyan” by Kaavish (2010).
What are some of Yamina Peerzada’s notable television roles?
Some of her notable roles include Shezar in “Anjaane Nagar,” her performances in “Roag,” “Roshni Andhera Roshni,” and “Khan.”
Which drama did Yamina Peerzada win the Lux Style Award for Best TV Actress – Terrestrial?
Yamina won the Lux Style Award for Best TV Actress – Terrestrial for her performance in “Roshni Andhera Roshni.”
Has Yamina Peerzada performed internationally?
Yes, Yamina has performed as a puppeteer with the Rafi Peer Theatre Workshop in multiple countries including Pakistan, India, Turkey, Italy, Scotland, France, Norway, Denmark, and the United Kingdom.
What character does Yamina Peerzada voice in “Sim Sim Hamara”?
Yamina voices and manipulates the female protagonist “Rani,” a six-year-old puppet character in “Sim Sim Hamara.”
When did Yamina Peerzada perform at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival?
Yamina performed “Dance Without Movement” (One-Woman Show) at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in August 2008.
