Shaghayegh Farahani (Persian: شقایق فراهانی; born (1972-07-24)24 July 1972) is an Iranian actress. She is the daughter of actor Behzad Farahani, and sister of actress Golshifteh Farahani.[2][3]

Shaghayegh Farahani
شقایق فراهانی
Born (1972-07-24) 24 July 1972 (age 52)
EducationIslamic Azad University - Painting
OccupationActress
Years active1996–present
Children1
FatherBehzad Farahani
RelativesGolshifteh Farahani (sister)[1]

Early life

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Farahani was born Tehran, Iran. She is the oldest daughter of veteran Iranian actor Behzad Farahani and stage actress Fahimeh Rahiminia. Her sister is actress Golshifteh Farahani.[1]

Career

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Some of her other works include Tootia (1998), Cinderella (2001), Butterfly in the Wind (2003), Charlatan (2004), The Trial (2006), Bahareh in the Rain (2008), The Sinners (2012), Metropol (2013) and Resurrection Day (Hussein Who Said No) (2014).

She has appeared in a few TV productions, including The Pahlavi Hat (2012–2013), Matador (2013), Motherly (2013), A Beautiful Revolution (2014).

Personal life

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She was married, and divorced some years later. She had a son named Sam at the age of 20.

Selected filmography

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References

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  1. ^ a b Tehrani, Souraya, "Hollywood postponed : Golshifteh Farahani has been prevented from heading to the US to discuss future film roles", Guardian (UK), Friday 22 August 2008.
  2. ^ "Biography Shaghayegh Farahani on Beytoote News".
  3. ^ "Biography Shaghayegh Farahani on Namnak News".
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