Nazanin Nour
Nazanin Nour | |
|---|---|
| نازنین نوشیننور | |
| Born | Nazanin Noushin-Nour |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, writer |
| Years active | 2007–present |
Nazanin Nour (Persian: نازنین نور, alternatively romanized as Nāzanin Nūr; Persian pronunciation: [nɒːzæˈniːn nuːɾ]) is an Iranian-American actress, model and writer. She has appeared on several television films and shows, including Madam Secretary.[1] She is one of the judges of the first season of Persia's Got Talent, the Persian spin-off of the British talent show Got Talent, produced in Stockholm, Sweden.[2][3]
Personal life
Nour was born to Iranian parents in Arlington County, Virginia, but is now based in Los Angeles County, California.[2][4]
She is also a social activist and took over Ellen DeGeneres's Instagram on 1 October 2022 to share stories in solidarity with the Iranian people during the protests caused by the death of Mahsa Amini.[5][6]
References
- ^ Byrne, Craig (24 September 2016). "Madam Secretary Preview: "The Linchpin"". KSiteTV. Retrieved 31 January 2020.
- ^ a b Shoichet, Catherine E. (8 January 2020). "This is what Iranian Americans think will happen next". CNN. Retrieved 31 January 2020.
- ^ "Actor Nazanin Nour Collaborates with Hip Hop Artist Afta Hill in YouTube Film". Kayhan Life. 16 September 2021. Retrieved 26 September 2022.
- ^ Huang, Josie (3 January 2020). "In LA's Persian Square, Iranian General's Killing Stirs Strong Emotions". LAist. Archived from the original on 17 February 2020. Retrieved 31 January 2020.
- ^ "How Business Leaders Can Amplify the Voices of People Affected by Key Global Events". 14 October 2021. Retrieved 18 October 2022.
- ^ "How to Help Women in Iran Amid Protests, Which Have Already Killed Nine People". Green Matters. 23 September 2022. Retrieved 26 September 2022.
External links
- Nazanin Nour at IMDb