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Karen David
Also known as Karen Shenaz David
Career
Active 1999 – present
Biography
About Karen David
Canadian actress and musician Karen David began her career in 1999, and over the past 27 years she has built a diverse body of work across television and film. She is known for her roles as Princess Isabella in ABC's Galavant, Francesca "Cesca" Montoya in the BBC series Waterloo Road, and Layla in The Scorpion King 2: Rise of a Warrior. She also starred as Angela in ITV's Cold Feet and played Princess Jasmine in Once Upon a Time.
Born in Shillong, India, and of mixed-race (primarily Asian) ethnicity, Karen stands 5'3" with an athletic build. She is 47 years old. Her natural talent and hard work have earned her a following of 127k on Instagram. Karen continues to act and make music, bringing her varied heritage and experience to each new project.
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Profile details
Personal
- Years Active
- 1999-present (started around 20 years old; 27 years active)
- Birthplace
- Shillong, Meghalaya, India
- Ethnicity
- Mixed-race (primarily Asian)
Body
- Hair Color
- Black
- Eye Color
- Brown
- Weight
- 126 lbs (or 57 kg)
- Measurements
- 34–27–36 (B–W–H) · WHR 0.75
- Bra/Cup Size
- 34B show conversions - UK: 34B, EU: 75B, AU: 12B, JP: 75B
- Boobs
- Real/Natural
Performances
- Solo
- Nudity (Topless Only)
Extra
- Instagram Followers
- 127k (as of April 2026)
Frequently asked
What are some of her notable television roles?
Karen David is known for playing Princess Isabella in Galavant, Francesca "Cesca" Montoya in Waterloo Road, Angela in Cold Feet, and Princess Jasmine in Once Upon a Time.
Her birth year is listed as 1979 or 1980. Why the discrepancy?
Sources differ on whether she was born in 1979 or 1980. Official pages list her birth date as 15 April, but the year varies by source.
What is her background in music?
She is a singer and songwriter in addition to acting, and she has released music over the years.
Did you know
- Karen David played both a Disney princess (Jasmine) and a fairytale princess (Isabella) in her acting career.
- Her character Cesca in Waterloo Road was a teacher, showing her range beyond fantasy roles.
- She has been active in the entertainment industry for over 27 years, starting in 1999.
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