Reyhaneh Parsa
Reyhaneh Parsa | |
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| ریحانه پارسا | |
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| Born | 20 February 1999 |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2018–present |
Reyhaneh Javadi Parsa (Persian: ریحانه پارسا, born 20 February 1999) is an Iranian actress. She began her professional acting career in 2018 with the lead role in the television drama Father (Pedar), which garnered significant public attention. For her performance in the series, she was nominated for the Hafez Award in the category of Best Actress in a Drama Series.[1]
Early life and family background
[edit]Reyhaneh Javadi Parsa was born on 20 February 1999 in the Yusefabad district of Tehran, Iran. She is the eldest child in her family.[2] Her father worked in the private sector, while her mother was a homemaker. She has two younger sisters and one half-brother from her mother’s later marriage.[3]
From an early age, Parsa showed an interest in acting and stage performance. She studied theatre at Soura Theatre School and graduated with a diploma in performing arts.[4] In her teens, she also worked as a photographer and part-time barista.[5][circular reference]
At the age of 21, Parsa entered a short-lived marriage with Iranian actor and director Mehdi Koushki. The relationship ended in separation less than a year later.[6]
Career
[edit]Television
[edit]Parsa made her acting debut in the television drama Father ("Pedar") in 2018, portraying the role of Leila Sharifi across 28 episodes. Her performance rapidly brought her public attention and earned her a nomination for Best Actress in a Drama Series at the 19th Hafez Awards.[4]
Summary of filmography
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2018 | Father (Pedar) | Leila Sharifi | Iranian TV drama, breakout role |
| 2020 | The Good, the Bad & the Corny 2: Secret Army | supporting role | ensemble action‑comedy |
| 2020 | Shark | supporting role | ensemble drama |
| 2021 | Gasht‑e Ershad 3[7] | Mahvash | sequel in popular franchise |
| 2024 | Hawaii[7] | supporting role | adventure‑comedy feature film |
References
[edit]- ^ "ریحانه پارسا نامزد بهترین بازیگر زن در سریالهای درام شد". Khabar Online (in Persian). 2 September 2019. Retrieved 31 July 2025.
- ^ ریحانه پارسا از خودت باش می گوید؛. Archived from the original on 24 April 2021. Retrieved 31 July 2025.
- ^ "بیوگرافی ریحانه پارسا". IR Biography (in Persian). Retrieved 31 July 2025.
- ^ a b "بیوگرافی ریحانه پارسا". Roozaneh.net (in Persian). Retrieved 31 July 2025.
- ^ "ریحانه پارسا" (in Persian). Wikipedia (Persian). Retrieved 31 July 2025.
- ^ "ریحانه پارسا و مهدی کوشکی؛ ازدواج جنجالی که دوام نیاورد". BBC Persian (in Persian). 16 March 2021. Retrieved 31 July 2025.
- ^ a b "Reyhaneh Parsa Movies List". Kinorium. Retrieved 31 July 2025.