Shabana Azeez
Australian actress (born 1997)
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Shabana Azeez (born 9 March 1997) [1] is an Australian actress and voice actor. She has starred in many Australian films and TV series, becoming known internationally for her role as medical student Victoria Javadi on the HBO Max medical drama The Pitt (2025-present).[2]
Shabana Azeez | |
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| Born | 9 March 1997 |
| Education | University of Adelaide (BA) |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Known for | |
Early life and education
Shabana Azeez was born in Australia to Indo-Fijian parents.[3] She was educated at St Aloysius College, an all-girls Catholic school in Adelaide, South Australia, from 2002 until 2014. She was a member of the senior debating team and the choir.[4]
She undertook a Bachelor of Arts and Media double degree at the University of Adelaide.[4]
Career
Azeez was also in the live comedy duo "The Coconuts" with Leela Varghese, from 2019 to 2024.[5][better source needed]
She starred in Birdeater, a 2023 Australian psychological thriller, and voiced the main character in Lesbian Space Princess, a 2025 animated absurdist comedy film.[6][7]
In 2025, Azeez debuted her role as medical student Victoria Javadi on the medical drama series The Pitt.[8][9][6]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Aquaphobe | Miriam | Short film |
| 2020 | The Normals | Beth-Anne | Short film |
| 2021 | Weather Girl | Molly | Short film |
| 2022 | Illustrating Sam Newton | Charlie | Short film |
| 2023 | Run Rabbit Run | Nowa | |
| 2023 | Birdeater | Irene | |
| 2025 | I'm the Most Racist Person I Know | Lali | Short film |
| 2025 | Lesbian Space Princess | Saira | Voice role |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | F Off We're Full | Fatima | TV movie |
| 2019 | The Letdown | Hipster Waitress | Episode: "Heavy Heart" |
| 2019 | The Hunting | Jaspreet | Episode: "sluts" |
| 2020 | Love, Guns & Level Ups | Steph | Mini series; 2 episodes |
| 2021 | Why Are You Like This | Samara | 2 episodes |
| 2021 | Metro Sexual | Yasmin Dagher | 6 episodes |
| 2023 | Utopia | Carla | Episode: "Tunnel Vision" |
| 2023 | In Limbo | Jay | 6 episodes |
| 2024 | Nautilus | Renouka | 3 episodes |
| 2024 | Triple Oh! | Brooklyn | Episode: "Car Crash" |
| 2024 | Urvi Went to an All Girls School | Maya | Episode: "Urvi Went to an All Girls School" |
| 2024 | Westerners | Tasneem | Episode: "Second Hand Lamp" |
| 2025–present | The Pitt | Victoria Javadi | 16 episodes |
| 2025 | Apple Cider Vinegar | Evie | Episode: "Tapeworm" |
Awards and honors
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Actor Awards | Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series | The Pitt | Won | [10] |