Golshifteh Farahani, a renowned Iranian actress, singer, and musician, achieved international recognition for her diverse roles in film and television. Her captivating performances have garnered numerous awards and solidified her status as a leading figure in the global entertainment industry.
Wiki/Biography
Golshifteh Farahani was born on Sunday, July 10, 1983 (age 36 as of 2019), in Tehran, Iran. Her zodiac sign is Cancer. She graduated from Islamic Azad University, Tehran.
Physical Appearance
- Height: 5’ 6½”
- Eye Colour: Dark Brown
- Hair Colour: Black
Family & Caste
Born into an Islamic family, Golshifteh comes from a prominent artistic background.
Parents & Siblings:
- Father: Behzad Farahani (theatre director and actor)
- Mother: Fahimeh Rahim Nia (actress and painter)
- Sister: Shaghayegh Farahani (actress)
- Brother: Azarakhsh Farahani (actor and music composer)
Relationships, Husband & Children
Golshifteh’s personal life has seen several relationships. She married French director and producer Amin Mahdavi in 2003, divorcing in 2011 after eight years. She was also reportedly married to French actor Louis Garrel in 2012, a union that lasted only two years. Further, she had a rumored relationship with actor and producer Matthew Silver in 2015, and a brief marriage to Australian somatic psychotherapist Christos Dorje Walker the same year.
Career
Golshifteh’s acting career began at age 14 with the Iranian film “Derakht e Golabie/The Pear Tree” (1998). She gained international acclaim through films like “Deux fereshté/Two Angels” (2003), “Bab’Aziz: Le prince qui contemplait son ‘me” (2004), and “Body of Lies” (2008), alongside Leonardo DiCaprio. Her role as Shansa in “Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales” (2017) brought her widespread popularity. Beyond film, she’s acted in the Netflix series “Extraction” (2020) and numerous theatre productions.
Her musical talents are also noteworthy, featuring in music videos and collaborations with exiled Iranian musician Mohsen Namjoo, releasing the album “Oywas” in 2009.
Controversies
Golshifteh has faced several controversies. In 2008, she was initially prevented from leaving Iran to film “Body of Lies,” but ultimately overcame restrictions. Later, posing topless for a French magazine in 2012 led to a ban from returning to Iran, further controversy followed her nude appearance in “The Patience Stone” the same year.
Awards & Honours
Golshifteh has received numerous accolades for her acting, including:
| Festival | Year | Award | Film |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fajr International Film Festival | 1997 | Best Actress (International Section) | Derakht e Golabie (The Pear Tree) |
| Three Continents Festival (Nantes, France) | 2004 | Prix d’Interpretation Feminine | Boutique |
| Kazan International Film Festival | 2008 | Best Actress | Mim Mesle Madar (M for Mother) |
| Gijón International Film Festival | 2012 | Best Actress | The Patience Stone |
| Abu Dhabi Film Festival | 2012 | Best Actress | The Patience Stone |
Note: This is a selection; she has received many more awards.
Signature
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Facts/Trivia
- Her real name is Rahavard Farahani.
- She began learning music and piano at age 5.
- She revealed a childhood spent partially living as a boy.
- She exiled from Iran in 2008 and settled in Paris.
- She advocates for environmental causes and tuberculosis eradication in Iran.
- Hobbies include music and film.
- She has been featured in various magazines.
- She was a member of the band Kooch Neshin and later collaborated with Mohsen Namjoo.
- Served on the international jury at the 63rd Locarno Film Festival (2010).
- Ranked 6th in the 2014 Independent Critics Beauty List.
