Ayesha Hussain is a stuntwoman and actor. This twice SAG Stunt Award nominee is Europe’s first ever stuntwoman of South Asian and MENA descent, and became the first South Asian to join the X-Men when she played Psylocke in “Deadpool & Wolverine.” Alongside appearing in “Gladiator II” and “Dr Who”, Hussain has worked with Miu Miu, Harry Styles, and partnered with Levi’s to release a biographical documentary. She has performed at the renowned cultural festival, Venice Biennale, and has appeared in Vogue India, The Guardian, and Dazed.
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Ayesha Hussain: Rewriting the Action Heroine
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Ayesha Hussain: Rewriting the Action Heroine
You can view the BoF VOICES 2025 on-demand video below.
