Roxana Zal

Roxana Zal (born November 8, 1969) is an American actress. In 1984, at the age of 14, she become youngest Primetime Emmy Award winner for her title role in the television film Something About Amelia.

Life and career
Zal was born and raised in Malibu, California, the daughter of Maureen and Hossein Zal, an Iranian-born Los Angeles investor. Her first acting role was a guest spot on Hart to Hart at age 12. 

In 1983m Zal has appeared in films Table for Five starring Jon Voight and Testament opposite Jane Alexander. In 1984 she won a Primetime Emmy Award for her role in the television film Something About Amelia. She also received Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress – Series, Miniseries or Television Film nomination for her performance. Zal later was female lead in the 1986 independent crime film River's Edge and in 1989 starred in the teen romantic drama film Under the Boardwalk.

In 1990, Zal has appeared in a number of made-for-television and independent films playing supporting roles. She also guest starred in a number of television series, include Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman, The Pretender and NCIS. In 2006, she was regular cast member on the MyNetworkTV telenovela Watch Over Me. Zal left from acting and become a fashion designer in 2000s.

Filmography

Film

Television

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Category:1969 births
Category:American child actresses
Category:American film actresses
Category:American people of Iranian descent
Category:American television actresses
Category:Actresses from California
Category:Outstanding Performance by a Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or Movie Primetime Emmy Award winners
Category:People from Malibu, California
Category:Living people