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Sepideh Moafi is an American actress and singer whose career spans television, film, theater, and music. Born in September 1985 in a refugee camp in Regensburg, Germany, Moafi was raised in the United States after her parents fled following the  Revolution and eventually received permission to relocate to America. Moafi developed a passion for music at an early age. She …

Tom Cruise is known for his over-the-top stunts both on screen and off – cliff-scaling or couch-jumping, anyone? – but his latest is one truly nobody saw coming. The 64-year-old has bared his abs on the cover of GQ magazine’s October issue, which marked the Hollywood star’s first cover shoot for the men’s fashion glossy in 20 years. The steamy …

Billionaire Scott Bessent is poised to break ground as America’s first openly-gay Treasury Secretary after Donald Trump selected him for the role. If approved by the Senate after his hearing on Thursday, the 62-year-old founder of global macro investment firm Key Square Group will helm America’s economic policies for the next four years. The hedge fund heavyweight is known for …

A satirist is a writer, artist, or performer who uses satire to criticize or expose the weaknesses, foolishness, hypocrisy, or corruption of individuals and society. Satirists often use humor, irony, exaggeration, and sarcasm to make people think about serious issues.The main purpose of a satirist is not simply to make people laugh. Instead, humor is used as a powerful tool …

Peyman Aref is a student activist, journalist, and political figure who became known for his activities in support of political and academic freedoms. He was born in 1982 and studied political science and law. During his university years, he became involved in student activities and expressed his opinions about political and social issues. His activities brought him into conflict with …

Mahnaz Afshar is a well-known actress who was born in Tehran in 1977. She studied natural sciences in high school and later studied film editing. She also trained in acting under the renowned theater teacher Hamid Samandarian. Afshar began her acting career on television with the series Gomshodeh in 1998 and entered cinema soon afterward. She became widely recognized through …

The award for Best Film of the National Competition goes to “Hatch”, directed by Alireza Kazemipour and Panta Mosleh. A huge congratulations to the filmmakers for this outstanding achievement! “ Hatch” is a Canadian short drama film, written and directed by Alireza Kazemipour and Panta Mosleh, released in 2024. The film stars Ali Eldurssi as Naaji, a young Afghan boy …

Mojgan Shajarian is a singer and musician known for her connection to the rich tradition of Persian music. Born into most influential musical families, she is the daughter of the legendary Iranian vocalist Mohammad Reza Shajarian. Growing up surrounded by music, she developed a deep appreciation for Persian classical and traditional vocal arts from an early age. Mojgan’s musical journey …

A paratrooper is a soldier specially trained to enter a battlefield by parachuting from an aircraft. Paratroopers are highly skilled military personnel who can operate behind enemy lines, capture important locations, support ground forces, and carry out missions in difficult or unexpected situations. Paratroopers undergo demanding physical and mental training. They learn how to safely jump from aircraft, control their …

Iryana was born approximately seven months after the death of her father, Prince Alireza, in January 2011. Her birth was therefore a particularly emotional event for the Pahlavi family. Her grandmother, Empress Farah, later spoke about meeting Iryana and described the importance of having a part of her late son continue through his daughter. As a granddaughter of Mohammad Reza …