Roxy Shahidi
Updated: 12/20/2025, 12:34:49 PM Wikipedia source
Rokhsaneh Ghawam-Shahidi (Persian: رخسانه قوام شهيدي; born 14 March 1983) is an English actress and screenwriter. She is known for portraying from 2008 to 2011 and from 2013 to 2025 the role of Leyla Harding in ITV soap Emmerdale. In 2024, she was a contestant on the sixteenth series of Dancing on Ice.
Infobox
Born
(1983-03-14) 14 March 1983 (age 42)Nottingham, England
Other names
Rokhsaneh Ali
Occupations
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Years active
2005–present
Television
EmmerdaleDancing on Ice
Spouse
mw- Arsher Ali (m. 2010)
Children
1
Tables
· Filmography
2006
2008–2011, 2013–2025
Role(s)
Emmerdale
Notes
Leyla Harding
2020
Naimh Armstrong: On A Different Planet
Role(s)
Miss Hussain
Notes
Short film
2024
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref(s) |
| 2006 | Emmerdale | Lila Wray | 1 episode | Guest role |
| 2006 | Sinchronicity | Ivory | 1 episode | |
| 2008–2011, 2013–2025 | Emmerdale | Leyla Harding | Regular role | |
| 2013 | National Theatre Live: Othello | Bianca | Live theatre | |
| 2020 | Naimh Armstrong: On A Different Planet | Miss Hussain | Short film | |
| 2024 | Dancing on Ice | Herself | Contestant; series 16 | |
| 2024 | Drama Queens | Herself | Main cast |
· Awards and nominations
2019
2019
Year
2019
Award
TV Choice Awards
Category
Best Soap Actress
Result
Nominated
2019
2019
Year
2019
Award
Inside Soap Awards
Category
Best Actress
Result
Longlisted
| Year | Award | Category | Result | Ref. |
| 2019 | TV Choice Awards | Best Soap Actress | Nominated | |
| 2019 | Inside Soap Awards | Best Actress | Longlisted |
References
- "Rokhsaneh Ali & Matthew Wolfenden"https://www.unitedagents.co.uk/rokhsaneh-ali-matthew-wolfenden#:~:text=Matthew%20is%20a%20Northern%20Actor,team%2C%20and%20developing%20original%20ideas.
- @roxyshahidihttps://twitter.com/roxyshahidi/status/443831601731239936
- Metrohttp://metro.co.uk/2009/10/30/rokhsaneh-clears-up-age-fact-526365/
- Your Healthy Livinghttps://www.yourhealthyliving.co.uk/roxy-shahidi
- Leeds Livehttps://www.leeds-live.co.uk/news/celebs-tv/emmerdale-star-roxy-shahidis-famous-21200167
- Inter Talent Grouphttps://www.intertalentgroup.com/client/roxy-shahidi/#:~:text=Theatre%20credits%20include%20Othello%20(National,West%20Yorkshire%20Playhouse)%3B%20Freshly
- Home Manchesterhttps://homemcr.org/article/rokhsaneh-ghawam-shahidi-talks-arabian-nights/
- Prestwich Advertiserhttp://menmedia.co.uk/prestwichadvertiser/news/s/1058678_emmerdale_soap_debut_for_actress
- Digital Spyhttps://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/emmerdale/a332740/emmerdale-leyla-leaving-show-was-tough-decision/
- Digital Spyhttps://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/emmerdale/a45581620/dancing-on-ice-roxy-shahidi-training/
- Metrohttps://metro.co.uk/2023/12/18/roxy-shahidi-step-away-emmerdale-dancing-ice-19990482/
- metro.co.ukhttps://metro.co.uk/2024/02/11/soap-icon-becomes-fourth-star-eliminated-dancing-ice-20261012/
- "Emmerdale's Roxy Shahidi: 'My husband proposed before we'd even kissed'"http://www.closeronline.co.uk/2014/10/emmerdale-s-roxy-shahidi-my-husband-proposed-before-we-d-even-kissed#.VNfZbvmsWH4
- "Showbiz, entertainment and media news - Digital Spy"http://www.bestdaily.co.uk/television/news/a605350/emmerdale-actress-roxy-shahidi-reveals-her-marriage-isnt-legal-yet.html
- "Emmerdale actress Roxy Shahidi launches yoga lunch club in Nottingham"http://www.nottinghampost.com/Emmerdale-actress-Roxy-Shahidi-launches-Midlands/story-26249835-detail/story.html
- "YogaRox"https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_U1IbCTUqsW36CFMxUcrsA/about
- ITV Press Centrehttps://www.itv.com/presscentre/media-releases/emmerdale-star-roxy-shahidi-twelfth-celebrity-confirmed-be-taking-part-new-series
- Digital Spyhttps://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/emmerdale/a46162166/emmerdale-spoilers-roxy-shahidi-leyla-christmas-story/
- plex.tvhttps://watch.plex.tv/en-GB/person/roxy-shahidi
- Ad Voicehttps://www.advoice.co.uk/clients/roxy-shahidi/
- Digital Spyhttps://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/emmerdale/a46155105/emmerdale-star-roxy-shahidi-dancing-on-ice-leyla/
- The Northern Echohttps://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/national/uk-today/24038988.itv-new-show-follows-stars-coronation-street-emmerdale/
- TV Choicehttps://web.archive.org/web/20190530235302/https://display.engagesciences.com/display/container/dc/6ae984d9-721c-4609-9bd7-eae43a8ef937
- Inside Soaphttps://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/coronation-street/a28250686/inside-soap-awards-2019-longlist-coronation-street-eastenders-emmerdale-hollyoaks/