Actress Leila Farzad: From Rising Star to Controversial Figure

Who is Leila Farzad?

Leila Farzad, born in 1983 in London, is a talented TV actress who was inspired by National Theatre productions to pursue acting. She studied Modern Languages at Worcester College before training at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama to follow her passion for acting.

Acting Career Highlights

Leila is best known for her role as Naomi Jones in Sky Atlantic's I Hate Suzie alongside Billie Piper. Fans of Peppa Pig might also recognize her voice as Mrs Cat and Mrs Pony. She has appeared in BBC sitcoms and HBO/Sky Atlantic's Avenue 5.

Leila Farzad in Better

In BBC One's crime drama Better, Leila stars as DCI Lou Slack. It was on the set of this show that she met actor Andrew Buchan, sparking headlines about an alleged affair between them.

Social Media Presence

Leila is active on social media, particularly on Instagram where she shares behind-the-scenes glimpses of her acting projects with her 14K followers on her handle @leila_farzad_official.

Personal Life and Controversy

Leila has been married to James Maziels since 2013, and they have a daughter together. In 2023, rumors surfaced of an affair between Leila and her co-star Andrew Buchan, who is married to Amy Nuttall. Despite the controversy, Leila has remained private about the allegations.