Age: 28
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Zain Iqbal (born 28 May 1998) is a British actor. He is known for his role as Ravi Singh in the BBC Three teen crime drama A Good Girl's Guide to Murder (2024), based on the novel of the same name. Iqbal grew up in Cheadle, Greater Manchester. He studied economics at university and trained in acting with the Royal Exchange Theatre's Youth Company. His younger brother is a model. Iqbal's father is a film buff and introduced him to Western films growing up. He cites Marlon Brando and Clint Eastwood as his biggest acting inspirations, and admired their performances from a young age in films like The Godfather and The Good, the Bad and the Ugly. He particularly looked up to Dev Patel and Riz Ahmed to see how actors who look like him navigate and succeed in the film industry. He has also cited Jack O'Connell, Ben Mendelsohn, Barry Keoghan, Kristen Stewart, and Robert Pattinson as acting influences due to their "very unique, almost odd, approaches to the craft."
Zain Iqbal
Ravi Singh
for Ravi Singh in A Good Girl's Guide To Murder [season Two
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After solving the murder of Andie Bell, Pippa Fitz-Amobi (Emma Myers) is back at Fairview High, trying to balance her life as a student and an amateur detective. However, a new case arises when a popular student, known for her sharp tongue and many enemies, is found dead. As Pippa digs deeper, she uncovers a complex web of secrets, lies, and alliances that lead her to question everyone's motives. With the help of her friends, including Ravi and Cody, Pippa must navigate the treacherous social hierarchy of Fairview High to uncover the truth. - Pippa's investigation into the new murder case puts her in the crosshairs of the killer, who will stop at nothing to keep their secrets buried. - Pippa's relationships with her friends and family are tested as she becomes more obsessed with solving the case. - Ravi's loyalty is torn between Pippa and his own family secrets. - Cody's past comes back to haunt him, threatening to upend his new life in Fairview. - Pippa's mom, a detective herself, is hiding secrets about her own past that could impact Pippa's case. *Themes:* - The blurred lines between truth and lies in the pursuit of justice - The consequences of obsession and ambition - The power of friendship and loyalty in the face of adversity This synopsis continues Pippa's journey as a determined and fiercely independent detective, while introducing new challenges and complexities to her relationships and investigations.
