Leila Tiffany Lonsdale-Hands (born 1 June 1981) is a British actress. She is best known for her roles in the Freeform series Siren (2020) and the FX crime dram Snowfall (2022–2023).
Early life Lonsdale was born in central London to a British father and an Iranian mother. She grew up in both England and Dallas, Texas. Lonsdale was accepted to the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, but instead pursued acting.
Career Her first recurring role came playing Emily Vanderhaus in the CBC science fiction mini series Ascension. Her first big role came playing Molly Hathaway in the drama series This is a Love Story. She had a main role as in the fantasy drama series Siren portraying Tia. Her biggest role so far has been playing Parissa in the crime drama series Snowfall.
Personal life Outside of acting. she enjoys reading, cooking, and training for the annual Los Angeles Marathon. She lives in Los Angeles with her three adopted pets: two cats and a dog.
Filmography Film Year Title Role Notes 2010 Adventures of Bailey: The Lost Puppy Clementine 2010 Block Emma Short 2011 Time Line Inc. Molly Corbitt Short 2011 Justice for Natalee Holloway Stephany Flores 2011 I Become Gilgamesh Susan Elliott 2011 The Golden Veil Maria 2012 Blissful Lies Kinsley Abbott 2013 G.I. Joe: Retaliation British Expert 2013 Phobia Marcia 2013 Snake & Mongoose Betty 2016 Hail, Caesar! Ursulina 2025 Zootopia 2 Gala Announcer (voice)
Television Year Title Role Notes 2014 Ascension Emily Vanderhaus 3 episodes 2018 This Is a Love Story Molly Hathaway 8 episodes 2018 S.W.A.T. Kamile Episode; Gasoline Drum 2019 You Mystery Woman Episode; Love Actually 2020 Siren Tia 10 episodes 2022–2023 Snowfall Parissa 13 episodes
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