Sophiya Haque
Actress

Sophiya Haque Net Worth

Sophia Haque was born in Portsmouth, England and rose to fame as a VJ/host on Indian pop-music channels in the 1990s. Her popularity led to her being offered bit parts in Indian films, and eventually a lead role in the low-budget comedy film 'Snip!'. Despite the film's failure at the box office, Sophia has continued to make small appearances in films and has also done some modeling.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Who is it? Actress
Birth Day June 14, 1971
Birth Place  Portsmouth, Hampshire, England, United Kingdom
Age 49 YEARS OLD
Died On 17 January 2013(2013-01-17) (aged 41)\nLondon, England
Birth Sign Cancer
Cause of death Cancer, pneumonia
Occupation Actress, singer, video jockey, dancer
Years active 1978–2012
Height 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)
Partner(s) David White
Parent(s) Amirul Haque (father) Thelma Haque (mother)

💰 Net worth

Sophiya Haque, a renowned actress from the United Kingdom, is expected to have a net worth ranging between $100K and $1M in 2024. Over the years, she has garnered significant success in her acting career, receiving immense recognition for her exceptional talent and remarkable performances. Haque's diverse roles and on-screen charm have captivated audiences, further elevating her reputation as an accomplished actress. With her impressive achievements and continued dedication to her craft, it is no surprise that her net worth is anticipated to grow steadily in the coming years.

Biography/Timeline

1988

Haque started as the lead vocalist in the band Akasa; they signed a deal with Warner Bros. in 1988. Subsequently she worked as a video jockey for MTV Asia for seven years and Channel V.

1992

Haque was employed as a presenter at STAR TV in Hong Kong in 1992. From 1994, she began appearing on TV in India and in 1997 she moved to Mumbai full-time to work on the Channel V India Service. Her first Bollywood film was Khoobsurat, and she later made several more including Mangal Pandey: The Rising.

2002

In 2002, Haque returned to the United Kingdom to star as Rani in Andrew Lloyd Webber's Bombay Dreams. In 2005, she starred as Kabir Bedi in the West End theatre musical production of The Far Pavilions. In 2012, she starred as Soraya in Wah! Wah! Girls.

2008

In 2008, she took a small supporting role in the film Wanted. Between December 2008 and June 2009, she played Poppy Morales, the barmaid and assistant manager of the Rovers Return, in Coronation Street and by coincidence, shared her dressing room with Coronation Street's Auntie Pam played by Actress Kate Anthony, who was also her first cousin!

2012

In 2012, she appeared in BBC's Fairy Tales series and in 15 episodes of House of Anubis as Senkhara. She was diagnosed with cancer when she was working in the Michael Grandage production of Privates on Parade, playing the role of, Sylvia Morgan, a Welsh-Indian singer and Dancer performing for the British troops in Malaya in 1948.

2013

Around Christmas 2012, Haque was diagnosed with cancer. She developed a lung clot and pneumonia and in the early hours of 17 January 2013, she died in her sleep in a London hospital, while undergoing tests.

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