Taslimah Rassool

I am a Hijab Actress and a recipient of a BFI(British Film Institute) scholarship 2024. Mixed ethnicity (Arab, African, Asian) SAG eligible actor and have both a UK and LA(US) agent. I speak 4 languages. Trained in Firearms and Stage Combat and swords training. Recent Films include: Heads of State(Amazon Studios) , Back in Action(Netflix) and Slow Horses(Apple TV ). Currently, filming my first Lead Role in a brand-new series on a psychological thriller. Comparable : "House of Cards"(Netflix) meets "Basic Instinct". Also, in post production my first feature film which is a comedy thriller, whereby I’m playing the lead role of detective. Recently, did a a short film “Big Man” with award winning actor Nisaro Karim, whereby I played the role of Mrs Johnson, mother of Aaron(mixed race). Trained at RADA(Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts) in London. Also, I am the first Ms Great Britain 2023 finalist in Hijab since it launched in 1945.