Sarah Daniela Seggari (born 12 July 1995) is an English actress, known for her role as Rida Amaan on the

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medical drama series ''

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''. Before joining the series, Seggari appeared in various stage productions including ''

Much Ado About Nothing ''Much Ado About Nothing'' is a Shakespearean comedy, comedy by William Shakespeare thought to have been written in 1598 and 1599.See textual notes to ''Much Ado About Nothing'' in ''The Norton Shakespeare'' (W. W. Norton & Company, 1997 ) p. ...

'', ''

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'' and ''

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'', as well as making appearances in television series such as ''

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'' and '' We Are Lady Parts''.

Life and career

Seggari was born on 12 July 1995 in

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and is of Italian descent. She attended the

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, after which she obtained a BA in acting at the

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. She appeared in numerous stage productions whilst studying at both schools. After graduating, she continued to act on stage, in productions including ''

'' on a national tour with the

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, '' Emilia'' at the

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and ''

'' at the

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. In 2020, she appeared in an episode of the

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series ''

'', later portraying Sabah in the

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comedy '' We Are Lady Parts''. In 2023, she was cast in the

medical drama series ''

'' as nurse Rida Amaan. She portrayed the role until 2025.

Filmography

Stage

* '' After the Fall'' as Felice/Louise/Maggie * ''

'' as various roles * '' A Season in the Congo'' as Maurice Mpolo * ''A Very Expensive Poison'' as various roles * ''

The Cherry Orchard ''The Cherry Orchard'' () is the last play by Russian playwright Anton Chekhov. Written in 1903, it was first published by '' Znaniye'' (Book Two, 1904), and came out as a separate edition later that year in Saint Petersburg, via A.F. Marks Pu ...

'' as Anya * ''

'' as various roles * ''

Earthquakes in London ''Earthquakes in London'' is a play by Mike Bartlett. It received its world premiere at the Royal National's Cottesloe Theatre on 4 August 2010, following previews from 29 July 2010. The production was directed by Rupert Goold in a co-producti ...

'' as Sarah * '' Emilia'' as Lady Cordelia/Flora * ''

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'' as Erkenwald * ''Human Suit'' as Malvina * ''Keep Calm and Carry On'' as Lily * ''

'' as Margaret/Verges * ''

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'' as Gower * ''Port'' as Rachel/Christine * ''Scan Artists'' as Adela * ''The Suit'' as Dolls Mole * ''

Twelfth Night ''Twelfth Night, or What You Will'' is a romantic comedy by William Shakespeare, believed to have been written around 1601–1602 as a Twelfth Night entertainment for the close of the Christmas season. The play centres on the twins Viola an ...

'' as Maria

Awards and nominations

References

External links

* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Seggari, Sarah 1995 births 21st-century English actresses Actors educated at the Arts Educational Schools Actors educated at the BRIT School Actresses from London English people of Italian descent English stage actresses English television actresses Living people