Arash Estilaf (Persian: آرش استیلاف), known as Hua Bobo (simplified Chinese: 华波波; traditional Chinese: 華波波; pinyin: Huà Bōbō), is an Iranian actor and television presenter active in China. His birth name is Mohammadjavad Estilaf.[1][2] He was born in Tehran, Iran and moved to China when he was 17 years old.
Arash Estilaf | |
|---|---|
| Born | Mohammadjavad Estilaf[citation needed] |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, Television Presenter |
| Website | https://www.arashestilaf.com |
Estilaf moved to Shanghai in 2006 and began studying Chinese at East China Normal University. He could speak Chinese after three months. He was a contestant in the first Chinese Bridge language competition for foreign students in 2008, and he finished in the top 10.[3]
In 2010 he entered in the Shanghai Theatre Academy in a master's degree course in broadcasting and presenting, which he has now accomplished. He is now studying for a doctorate at the East China Normal University. Estilaf is fluent in Standard Mandarin and has made a name for himself on Chinese television with his humor. He can also speak Shanghainese[4] and other languages like Korean and Russian.[5]
Television edit
| Year | Title |
|---|---|
| 2015 | My Sunshine |
| 2015 | My Best Ex-Boyfriend |
| 2016 | Hi Dulala |
| 2017 | Ode to Joy 2 |
| 2018 | Long Time No See |
| 2018 | Made in Iran |
| 2019 | Go Go Squid |
| 2020 | He is Not That into You |
TV Programs edit
| Year | Title |
|---|---|
| 2015 | Chand shanbeh ba sina |
| 2015 | Informal Talks |
| 2014 | Comedian Talent Show |
| 2022 | International versions of Wheel of Fortune |
References edit
- ^ 周冰. "A meeting of minds". www.chinadaily.com.cn. Retrieved 2022-08-20.
- ^ "Arash Estilaf". IMDb. Retrieved 2022-08-20.
- ^ "Between the laughs, an education about Iran". China Daily. 23 January 2016.
- ^ "亲爱的热爱的华波波是哪一集 亲爱的热爱的华波波演的谁". www.hxnews.com (in Chinese (China)). Retrieved 22 March 2021.
- ^ "An Iranian who now feels he is 'more Chinese'". China Daily. 22 January 2016.
External links edit
- Arash Estilaf at IMDb
- Arash Estilaf website