Karen David
Biography
Karen Shenaz David (born 15 April 1979) is an Indian-born English/Canadian actress, singer, and songwriter. She is best known for starring as Spanish teacher Francesca 'Cesca' Montoya in Waterloo Road (2010–2011), Princess Isabella in Galavant (2015–2016), and Grace Mukherjee in Fear the Walking Dead (2019–2023). Other television credits include Cold Feet, Once Upon a Time, Legacies, Barry, and The Irrational. She has appeared in films such as Batman Begins (2005), The Scorpion King 2: Rise of a Warrior (2008), Red Lights (2012), and Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit (2014).
Known For
The Rookie
2018
Criminal Minds
2005
Castle
2009
Tracker
2024
Once Upon a Time
2011
Fear the Walking Dead
2015
Waterloo Road
2006
Law & Order: Organized Crime
2021
Legacies
2018
CIA
2026
Batman Begins
2005
Barry
2018
Filmography
The Rookie
as Det. Rita Calderon · 2018
Criminal Minds
as Mary Meadows · 2005
Castle
as Sara El-Masri · 2009
Tracker
as Dr Evie Martell · 2024
Once Upon a Time
as Jasmine · 2011
Fear the Walking Dead
as Grace Mukherjee · 2015
Waterloo Road
as Francesca Montoya · 2006
Law & Order: Organized Crime
as Diya Laghari · 2021
Legacies
as Emma Tig · 2018
CIA
as Zara Demir · 2026
Batman Begins
as Courthouse Reporter #1 · 2005
Barry
as Sharon Lucado · 2018
Timeless
as Young Officer Denise Christopher (Dhriti Sirivastava) · 2016
Touch
as Kayla Graham · 2012
Strike Back
as Barmaid · 2010
Pantheon
as Justine's Mom / Receptionist (voice) · 2022
The Irrational
as Rose Dinshaw · 2023
Galavant
as Isabella · 2015
Couples Retreat
as Spa Attendant · 2009
Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit
as FBI Lead Agent · 2014
The Colour of Magic
as Liessa · 2008
Belonging
· 2000
Red Lights
as Female Reporter #2 · 2012
The Scorpion King 2: Rise of a Warrior
as Layla (as Karen David) · 2008
Ryan Hansen Solves Crimes on Television
as Priya · 2017
Flight of Fury
as Barnes's Operational Soldier Flanders · 2007
Top Buzzer
· 2004
Provoked
as Asha · 2007
When Christmas Was Young
as Melody Douglass · 2022
The Tiger Hunter
as Ruby · 2017
The Color of Magic - Die Reise des Zauberers Teil 1
as Liessa · 2008
Bollywood Queen
as Neeta · 2002
Once Upon a Time: And They Lived Happily Ever After
as Self · 2018
Isabel's Garden
as Maya · 2024
Take 3 Girls
as Lyla · 2006
Amar Akbar & Tony
as Meera · 2015
Land of Gold
as Asha · 2023
The Paper Round
as Police Woman · 2002
Eureka
as Reporter · 2007
In Hollywoodland
as Queenie · 2020