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Karen Shenaz David (born 15 April 1979) is a Indian-Canadian-British actress, singer, and songwriter, best known for portraying Princess Isabella Maria Lucia Elizabetta of Valencia in ABC's fairytale-themed musical-comedy television series, Galavant; as well as the Head of Spanish Cesca Montoya in the BBC One school-based drama series, Waterloo Road; and Layla in the American action film, The Scorpion King 2: Rise of a Warrior. She starred as Angela in the ITV comedy-drama series, Cold Feet; and played Princess Jasmine (from Aladdin) in the American television series, Once Upon a Time.
David also starred in Pixelface, a CBBC children's television series, where she plays Alexia, the glamorous legend hunter.
She currently has a recurring role on The CW's, Legacies as Emma, a guidance counselor and witch.
Early life
David was born in Shillong, Meghalaya, India, Her mother is Khasi and half Chinese, whereas her father is an Indian-Jewish. She was raised in Canada and then at age 17, David moved to London, United Kingdom to study at the Guildford School of Acting.