Sitara Attaie is an Afghan-born actress with American and Dutch nationality. She was born on February 11, 1983, and raised in multiple countries including India, the Netherlands, and the United States. She holds a BFA in English Literature from the University of Groningen, an associate degree in Teacher Training, and a journalism certificate from the Netherlands. Fluent in several languages including Dari, Dutch, Hindi, and German, she has appeared in television series such as "True Blood," "Homeland," and "United States of Al." She has also worked as a choreographer and freelance journalist, and is currently based in Irvine, California.