Anjali Jay

Anjali Jay (born 9 August 1975) is a British actress, writer and dancer. She trained as a dancer (Bharatanatyam and Contemporary) and has performed since the age of 7. Jay has had an extensive career in theatre, including working with the Royal Shakespeare company and in movies such as Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb, Blind Dating, and The Age of Adaline. She played Djaq in the BBC television series Robin Hood, and has had long-running roles in Supergirl (CW) and Salvation (CBS).

Early life and education Jay was born in India and grew up in Bangalore. She attended Sophia High School until 1986. She graduated with a BA degree from Mount Carmel College in 1991. Jay is trained in Bharatanatyam and contemporary dance. She went to Britain on a Charles Wallace Scholarship for her MA degree in Dance Theatre at the Laban Centre. After graduating, she performed a season with the Shobana Jaysingh Dance Company.

Career Jay appeared opposite Chris Pine in Blind Dating. Jay was praised by Jack G. Shaheen for her "heroic" portrayal of an Arab Muslim woman, Djaq, in the Robin Hood TV series.

Acting credits Film Year Title Role Notes 2006 Blind Dating Leeza Raja 2014 Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb Shepseheret 2015 The Age of Adaline Cora The 9th Life of Louis Drax Macy 2017 Power Rangers Maddy Hart 2020 Brahms: The Boy II Dr. Lawrence

Television Year Title Role Notes 2003 The Inspector Lynley Mysteries Shala Malik Episode: "Deception on His Mind" 2005 Doctors Susie Sharma Episode: "Trophy Life" 2006–2007 Robin Hood Djaq 22 episodes 2009 The Fixer Madulika Episode: series 2, episode 6 2012 Supernatural Dr. Kashi Episode: "Heartache" 2014–2015 Continuum Jacqueline (Escher's secretary) 8 Episodes 2017 A Midsummer's Nightmare Agent Radlas TV movie 2017 iZombie Carey Gold 6 Episodes 2017–2020Supergirl Selena 11 Episodes 2018 The X-Files Dr. Joyet Episode: "My Struggle III" 2018 The Good Doctor Oncologist Episode: "More" 2018 Salvation Dr. Rosetta Stendahl 7 episodes 2021 Debris Priya Ferris

Radio The Making of a Marchioness (2007) as Hester Goan Flame (2000)

Theatre Romeo and Juliet (2006; UK tour) as Juliet The Jungle Book (2004–05; UK tour) as Bagheera/ Dulia Anne of Green Gables (2004; Lilian Bayliss Theatre) as Katie Maurice Midnight's Children (2003; Royal Shakespeare Company) as Jamila. Tales of the Arabian Nights (2000; UK tour) Border Crossings production of Mappa Mundi (2000; Courtyard Theatre, Hereford) The Maids Dance Like A Man as Latah Vesuvius (1997; The Nehru Centre of the High Commission of India, London)