Fatemah Motamed-Aria

Fatemeh Motamed-Arya is a highly acclaimed and accomplished Iranian actress, renowned for her impressive range and versatility on stage and screen. With a passion for the performing arts that began during her teenage years, she went on to receive a degree in theater from the prestigious Tehran Art Institute. As one of the most influential and iconic actresses of post-revolutionary Iranian cinema, she has been recognized as a driving force in the industry, earning the esteemed title of "one of the most important actresses and filmmakers of Iran." Throughout her illustrious career, Motamed-Arya has been nominated a staggering ten times for the coveted best actress award at the Fajr International Film Festival, and has proudly taken home the prestigious Crystal Simorgh an impressive four times.