Azie Tesfai (she/her, @azietesfai) is an actress, writer, and social entrepreneur. Tesfai co-starred in CW’s Supergirl as ex-military psychologist Kelly Olsen and DC comics superhero The Guardian. She previously played homicide detective Nadine Hansan in Golden Globe-nominated series “Jane The Virgin,” as former partner to Michael Cordero (Brett Dier).Tesfai booked a role in “Wicked Wicked Games” shortly after graduating, and has since landed roles on numerous hit TV shows including “Silicon Valley,” “Superstore,” “Royal Pains,” “Rosewood” and “The Real O’Neals.” She has also recurred on “Powers,” “NCIS” and “The Kominsky Method.” Tesfai also founded Fortuned Culture, an accessories line that was launched with TOMS Shoes Marketplace and sold in Bloomingdales. 100% of proceeds from each piece benefit charities in Ethiopia, Mexico and Cambodia.
