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Sitara Hewitt Biography

Birth Name:Sitara Hewitt

Birth Place:Elora, Ontario, Canada

Profession Actress

Fast Facts

  • Was nominated for the 2011 Canadian Comedy Award for best performance by a female in TV
  • After studying ballet, jazz and hip hop dance for 16 years, she entered the world of show business as a dancer in "Bollywood Hollywood․"
  • Quote: "I believe in exploring every opportunity and honing as many skills as possible․"
  • Well known for her role in the series "Little Mosque on the Prairie․"
  • When she was a child, she spent time living in a remote village in the Himalayan mountains while her mother wrote her PhD on the region
  • Her hobbies include surfing, Bikram yoga, weight lifting and hiking
  • Learned to speak fluent Urdu and Hindi because of her frequent visits to South Asia

Awards

  • 2011Canadian Comedy Award-Best Performance by a Female - Television: winner
  • 2012Golden Nymph-Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated