Laila Zaidi: “This is who I am and I don't have to prove that to you”
The actress on standing out, race in acting and being a beautiful mess
Hi, welcome back to Mixed Messages! This week I’m speaking to Ackley Bridge actress Laila Zaidi, who is of Pakistani, English and Welsh heritage. Laila’s stories of drama school auditions and castings shine a light on how mixed actors are treated in the industry, and show a lack of understanding of what it means to be mixed. Read her story below.