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About Aisha Alfa

Aisha Alfa is a Canadian comedian and actress, best known for her recurring role as teacher Ms. Grell in the Degrassi franchise and her appearances as a reporter on the mock newscast series The Beaverton. Born in Nigeria and raised in Winnipeg, Manitoba, she is the sister of musician and radio broadcaster Ismaila Alfa and played soccer in her youth before pursuing a career as an entertainer. After winning Winnipeg's "Funniest Person with a Day Job" comedy competition in 2011, she moved to Toronto to further her career. She appeared in films including My Awkward Sexual Adventure, was a regular panelist on MuchMusic's Video on Trial, and joined the cast of CBC Television's Royal Canadian Air Farce New Year's Eve specials from 2014. She released her first full-length comedy special, Aisha Alfa: All the Parts, in 2020 on All Things Comedy. With her Beaverton castmates, she received a Canadian Screen Award nomination for Best Ensemble Performance at the 6th Canadian Screen Awards in 2018.

Videos (17)

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Guest appearances (6)

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Channels on this page: Christina Pazsitzky, Erik Griffin, Gregory Sebastian Fitzsimmons, Jackie Kashian

Frequently asked questions

Who does Aisha Alfa play in Degrassi?

Aisha Alfa has a recurring role as the teacher Ms. Grell in the Degrassi franchise.

What is Aisha Alfa's role on The Beaverton?

She appears as a reporter on The Beaverton, a mock newscast series, and with her castmates earned a nomination for Best Ensemble Performance at the 6th Canadian Screen Awards in 2018.

Where is Aisha Alfa from?

Alfa was born in Nigeria and raised in Winnipeg, Manitoba. After winning the city's "Funniest Person with a Day Job" competition in 2011, she moved to Toronto.

What is Aisha Alfa's comedy special?

Her first full-length special, Aisha Alfa: All the Parts, came out in 2020 on All Things Comedy.

What other TV work has Aisha Alfa done?

She was a regular panelist on Video on Trial on MuchMusic and joined the cast of the Royal Canadian Air Farce New Year's Eve specials on CBC Television from 2014. She also appeared in the film My Awkward Sexual Adventure.

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