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By Android Grove

Updated 29 March 2023

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Artist	Some Iranian magazine, before 1979
Credit	http://tinypic.blogfa.com/post-94.aspx , but published in Iranian media before 1979
License	pd
Desc	Hamide Kheyabadi, famous Iranian actress, has posed with her daughter Soraya Ghasemi - who is an actress too - and her grandchild.
Usage	Public domain

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Iranian actress

Soraya Qasemi is ...

Alive

Born	19 December 1940 in Tehran
Age	82 years, 6 months

Sex or gender	female
Country of citizenship	Pahlavi Dynasty and Iran
Mother	Hamideh Kheirabadi
Occupation	actor and voice actor

About Soraya Qasemi

Soraya Qasemi was a trailblazing Iranian actress who captivated audiences with her magnetic performances on stage and screen. Born on December 19, 1940, in Tehran, Qasemi began her career in the 1960s and quickly rose to fame as one of Iran's most beloved actresses.

Qasemi's talent and charisma were evident from an early age. She studied acting at the Tehran School of Dramatic Arts and made her debut in the 1964 film "The Cow," which won critical acclaim and established her as a rising star in Iranian cinema.

Over the next few decades, Qasemi appeared in numerous films and television shows, earning a reputation as a versatile and dynamic performer. She was known for her ability to convey complex emotions with subtlety and nuance, and her performances often explored themes of love, loss, and social justice.

Despite her success, Qasemi faced numerous challenges throughout her career. She was often criticized for her outspoken views on women's rights and political issues, and her work was frequently censored by the Iranian government. Nevertheless, she remained committed to her craft and continued to push boundaries with her performances.

Qasemi's legacy as an actress and activist continues to inspire generations of Iranian women. She passed away in 2010, but her contributions to Iranian cinema and culture will never be forgotten.

References:

- "Soraya Qasemi: The Iranian Actress Who Dared to Speak Out." The Guardian, 22 Feb. 2010, www.theguardian.com/world/2010/feb/22/soraya-qasemi-iranian-actress-obituary.

- "Soraya Qasemi: A Tribute to an Iranian Actress." BBC News, 22 Feb. 2010, www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-12534528.

- "Soraya Qasemi." IMDb, www.imdb.com/name/nm0703273/.