NCIS: LA star Medalion Rahimi: ‘It’s nice to finally have a role where I’m a real person’

Medalion Rahimi is an American actor perhaps best known for her roles in Before I Fall (2017) and as Princess Isabella in the Shondaland drama, Still Star-Crossed (2017). Since 2019, she has played Special Agent Fatima Namazi in NCIS: Los Angeles (2009 – ).

In this interview, Medalion Rahimi discusses her journey into film and television; from working as receptionist and filming printer commercials, to sitting at a table read with Shonda Rhimes. She also talks about the importance of representation in the media, working on big budget sets and gives useful advice for actors starting out in their career.

Credits:

Presenter: Aiysha Jebali 
Video Editor: Richard Williams
Audio Podcast Editor: Juana Rubio
Visual Effects & Artwork: Richard Williams
Images of Medalion Rahimi: Markhor Entertainment