Sophia Ali

Sophia Taylor Ali is an American actress. She is best known for her work in the MTV romantic comedy series Faking It, the ABC medical drama series Grey's Anatomy, and The Wilds.

Early life Although many of Ali's family members practice Islam, her parents did not "nudge her" towards any religion.

Ali was a dancer until the age of 14, and her hobbies include watercolor painting and graffitiing furniture. She has several tattoos.

Career In 2003, she made her debut on the television show K Street. Ali appeared in a variety of TV shows and films including Faking It, Shake It Up, CSI: Miami, Missionary Man and Famous in Love.

In 2017, Ali was cast in a recurring role as Dr. Dahlia Qadri in the ABC medical drama series Grey's Anatomy. In 2018, Ali appeared as Penelope in the Blumhouse supernatural thriller film Truth or Dare. From 2020 to 2022, she played the role of Fatin Jadmani in the series The Wilds. The film was released to mixed reviews, with Ali's performance receiving praise.

In 2025, Ali was cast as Maddy in the thriller film Find Your Friends directed by Izabel Pakzad and appeared in the drama film Easy's Waltz .

Filmography Film Year Title Role Note 2007 Missionary Man American Indian Kid 2008 The Longshots Girl #1 2015 The Walking Deceased Brooklyn 2016 Everybody Wants Some!! Beverly's Roommate Mono Brooke 2017 Bad Kids of Crestview Academy Faith Jackson 2018 Truth or Dare Penelope Amari 2019 How's the World Treating You? Cam 2021 India Sweets and Spices Alia Kapur 2022 Uncharted Chloe Frazer Mouthpiece OpheliaShort 2023 The Sperm Bank Nurse Kirby Short 2024 Persona Sam 2025 Find Your Friends Maddy Easy's Waltz Princess Post-production

Television Year Title Role Note 2006 Barney & Friends Self Recurring role; 3 episodes and short films 2010 Shake It Up! Tasha Episode: "Meatball It Up" 2011 CSI: Miami Samantha Downey Episode: "Stoned Cold" 2012 Melissa & Joey Scarlett Episode: "All Up In My Business" 2014 Tyrant Samira Nadal Episode: "Pilot" 2016 Faking It Sabrina Recurring role; 5 episodes 2017 The Mindy Project Parvati Episode: "May Divorce Be with You" 2017–2019 Grey's Anatomy Dr. Dahlia Qadri Recurring role; 27 episodes 2018 The Mick Alexis Episode: "The Juice" Famous in Love Joanie 4 episodes 2020–2022 The Wilds Fatin Jadmani Main role (18 episodes) 2021–2022 Mira, Royal Detective Khushy (voice) 2 episodes 2024 Chicago Med Dr. Zola Ahmad Recurring role (season 9); 6 episodes

Web Year Title Role Note 2016 The Disappearing Girl Leone 2 episodes 2018 Grey's Anatomy: B-Team Dr. Dahlia Qadri 3 episodes

Music videos Year Title Artist(s) 2018 "Honest" Drake Bell 2019 "Not Ok" Kygo & Chelsea Cutler