Moved with family to Saudi Arabia and then to the Kingdom of Bahrain

Returned to the US with family after the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks

Began taking acting classes at age 14

First role was on the short-lived Nickelodeon show, “Just for Kicks”

Featured in episode’s of “Hannah Montana” (Disney) and “Drake and Josh” (Nickelodeon)

Appeared in the Disney channel movie, “Return to Halloweentown”

Portrayed a 13-year-old Lebanese-American girl in Alan Ball's "Towelhead"

Nominated for the 2008 Independent Spirit Award for Best Female Lead (“Towelhead”)

Will star in Wayne Kramer's ensemble film "Crossing Over" (lensed 2008)