Shiva Negar

Shiva Negar is an Iranian-Canadian actress and producer recognized for her roles in action thrillers and television series, leveraging her platform to advocate for social causes. After starring as Annika Ogden in the CBS Films/Lionsgate blockbuster movie American Assassin in 2017, Shiva Negar quickly established herself as a compelling presence in film and television. Her professional journey began with her first feature film supporting role in Lost Journey in 2010, followed by early television appearances including Combat Hospital (2011), Alphas (2011), and My Babysitter’s a Vampire (2012). Building on this momentum, Negar also appeared in the film Becoming Burlesque in 2017, further showcasing her versatility in diverse roles.

Negar continued to expand her cinematic footprint with a role in The Cuban in 2019. Transitioning seamlessly between film and television, she then took on significant recurring roles in popular series. From 2020 to 2021, Negar portrayed Tink Kelly for six episodes of The Next Step, captivating audiences with her performance. This was followed by an impactful seven-episode arc as Mina Hassan in the acclaimed series SEAL Team in 2021, demonstrating her capacity for sustained character development in high-stakes narratives.

Demonstrating her entrepreneurial spirit and commitment to narrative development, she also created, wrote, and produced The Shivalife Podcast in 2024. Her upcoming projects include serving as executive producer for Deadly Vows. Beyond her impressive work in front of and behind the camera, Negar is a dedicated advocate for diversity and humanitarian causes, actively sponsoring children through the Mother Miracle non-profit organization and championing women’s rights globally, utilizing her public platform to raise awareness about modern cultural and societal issues.