Shiva Negar

Shiva Negar is a Canadian Actress, Model, and Producer, who rose to prominence starring as Annika Ogden in CBS Films/Lionsgate Blockbuster Movie "American Assassin" and made the short list of Variety Magazine's "10 Canadians to watch". Shiva can be seen on numerous Films and Network Television shows. Some of her latest credits include "The Cleaning Lady" on FOX and the CBS Military Drama "Seal Team". Coming from a diverse background, born in Iran, raised in Turkey and Canada, Shiva began her career in music. She was a child performer in piano and guitar recitals and singing competitions, followed by theater and live performances throughout her adolescence. Performing Arts was always Shiva's passion and she had to overcome many obstacles and cultural traditions in order to follow her dreams and pursue her acting career. She also managed to graduate from York University with a Bachelor's degree in Psychology and a Postgraduate degree in Events Management & Marketing. Dedicated to using her work in performing arts as a medium to tell impactful stories, to inspire, support and empower women all over the world, Shiva hopes to spread more awareness about pressing issues surrounding modern culture and society. Shiva Negar is one of the faces of the EDA (Ethnically Diverse Artists). She is a contributor and a child sponsor for the non-profit organization Mother Miracle, educating and feeding the impoverished children. She's also a Humanitarian and a Women's rights advocate.