Nazanin Nour

Nazanin Nour
نازنین نوشین‌نور
Born
Nazanin Noushin-Nour

Alma materGeorge Mason University
OccupationsActress, writer
Years active2007–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]

Early life and education

Nour was born to Iranian parents in Arlington County, Virginia, but is now based in Los Angeles County, California.[2][4] She is of Lur descent.[5] She attended George Mason University.[6]

Career

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.[7][8]

References

  1. ^ Byrne, Craig (24 September 2016). "Madam Secretary Preview: "The Linchpin"". KSiteTV. Retrieved 31 January 2020.
  2. ^ a b Shoichet, Catherine E. (8 January 2020). "This is what Iranian Americans think will happen next". CNN. Retrieved 31 January 2020.
  3. ^ Parvaneh, Fred (16 September 2021). "Actor Nazanin Nour Collaborates with Hip Hop Artist Afta Hill in YouTube Film". Kayhan Life. Retrieved 26 September 2022.
  4. ^ 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.
  5. ^ https://x.com/NazaninNour/status/2026724425492738171
  6. ^ https://voyagela.com/interview/meet-nazanin-nour-nazanin-nour-los-angeles/
  7. ^ 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.
  8. ^ 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.