Nazanin Nour
Nazanin Nour | |
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| نازنین نوشیننور | |
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| Born | Nazanin Noushin-Nour January 3, 1982 |
| Alma mater | George Mason University |
| Occupations | Actress, writer |
| Years active | 2007–present |
Nazanin Nour (Persian: نازنین نور, alternatively romanized as Nāzanin Nūr; Persian pronunciation: [nɒːzæˈniːn nuːɾ] born January 3, 1982[1]) is an Iranian-American actress, model and writer. She has appeared on several television films and shows, including Madam Secretary.[2] She was one of the judges of the TV show Persia's Got Talent, the Persian spin-off of the British talent show Got Talent, produced in Stockholm, Sweden.[3][4]
Early life and education
[edit]Nour was born to Iranian parents in Arlington County, Virginia, but is now based in Los Angeles County, California.[3][5] She is of Lur descent.[6] She attended George Mason University.[7]
Career
[edit]Nour 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 popular uprisings caused by the murder of Mahsa Amini.[8][9]
References
[edit]- ↑ Nour, Nazanin (January 2, 2023). "January 3 = Make my birthday wish come true". Instagram. Retrieved April 14, 2026.
- ↑ Byrne, Craig (24 September 2016). "Madam Secretary Preview: "The Linchpin"". KSiteTV. Retrieved 31 January 2020.
- 1 2 Shoichet, Catherine E. (8 January 2020). "This is what Iranian Americans think will happen next". CNN. Retrieved 31 January 2020.
- ↑ Parvaneh, Fred (16 September 2021). "Actor Nazanin Nour Collaborates with Hip Hop Artist Afta Hill in YouTube Film". Kayhan Life. 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.
- ↑ https://x.com/NazaninNour/status/2026724425492738171
- ↑ https://voyagela.com/interview/meet-nazanin-nour-nazanin-nour-los-angeles/
- ↑ Dillon, Stephanie (14 October 2021). "How Business Leaders Can Amplify the Voices of People Affected by Key Global Events". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 18 October 2022.
- ↑ Hirsh, Sophie (23 September 2022). "How to Help Women in Iran Amid Protests, Which Have Already Killed Nine People". Green Matters. Retrieved 26 September 2022.
External links
[edit]- Nazanin Nour at IMDb
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