Sunday, January 31, 2010
Uldouz Gharehchaei
Known as "The Distraction", it is not hard to see why this 28 year old model has earned this moniker. Uldouz Gharehchaei was born in Tehran, her family moved to Uppsala, Sweden when she was 5, and then to Stockholm when she was 9. Uldouz credits her mother for giving her book smarts and her father for giving her street smarts. Her name means "star over black river" in Farsi and she is just as unique as her name. She holds degrees from Stockholm University and San Diego State University (a masters degree in Marketing and Administration, as well as a Business Administration diploma, and an Acting Diploma from Greystone College in Vancouver, Canada!) Yes, this girl is just that busy. When asked about who her inspirations are, Uldouz sites Hatshepsut, Josephine Baker and Martin Luther King. Needless to say, she excels in the languages of English, French, Swedish, and Farsi. Since moving to Vancouver (which is now her home), Uldouz has upped her resume with acting and modeling gigs, and she continues her entrepreneurial ventures. Thanks to her Persian work-ethic and voluptuous Persian curves, she's smart and sexy as hell.... congratulations Uldouz!
Friday, January 29, 2010
Neda Derakhshan
Neda was born in Iran and moved to Canada when she was a teenager with her parents and three younger brothers. She received a business management degree and is now in the process of a becoming a financial advisor. She would like to open her own salon spa in the near future, using the tools she learned in school to be a successful entrepreneur. Neda lists one of her greatest accomplishments as coming to Canada as a 13 year old girl, not speaking a word of English and having no friends in the country. She quickly corrected both of these shortcomings, becoming rapidly fluent in English and making fast friends wherever she went. In 2009, Neda was the third-runner up in the Miss Universe Canada pageant. Beauty and brains all rolled into one!
Salome Khorasanchi
Originally born in Tehran, Iran but raised in Belgium, Salome Khorasanchi's modeling has taken everyone by surprise. It seemed as though Salome would never take advantage of her beautiful looks when she graduated and started work as a wedding planner. As well, Salome took part in her family's glass business which has been very successful in the Middle East. However, the modeling world came calling! She has now been a highly revered model for the last 15 years. This incredible model and entrepreneur is married to American soccer player Oguchi Onyewu and now goes by the name Salome Onyewu, but to her Persian fans she will always be Salome Khorasanchi!
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Miriam Shenasi
Miriam's modeling strengths have been cited to include her "pure Aryan appearance, athletic body, and captivating eyes". Working out of Los Angeles, Miriam is hoping to pursue a Hollywood career soon. In the meantime, her portfolio is quite impressive. It is interesting to note that she is also a martial arts master!
Vida Tahamtanzadeh
Born in Vancouver, Canada, this fully Persian model has been making strides in this modeling business in a short span of time. After graduating from Centennial High School in Coquitlam in 2001, Vida's modeling career took off. Instantly recognizable by her stunning green eyes, svelte figure and traditional Persian stare, Vida has given new meaning to the phrase "Doing it Persian style." Currently on contract with acclaimed Liz Bell Modeling Agency, we can expect so much from Vida in the future!
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Bahar Soomekh
Bahar's rise to the top of the acting industry has been a long and windy path. Born in Tehran in 1975, her parents named her Bahar (meaning "Spring" in Farsi). Bahar and her family moved to Los Angeles, California in 1979 following the Revolution. She attended high school in Beverly Hills, excelling in academics and the arts (she played the violin in the school orchestra). Bahar attended the University of California, Santa Barbara, where she obtained her degree in Environmental Studies. After graduation, Bahar traveled through Europe and gained a true cultural understanding of the world. When she returned, Bahar's financial situation was woeful. She was forced to take a corporate job in order to pay off her European travels. All the while, Bahar was depressed that she was unable to pursue her true passion, acting. Invoking the Persian-work ethic, Bahar (who is, by the way, fluent in English, Farsi, and Spanish) kept her steady corporate job while taking acting classes every night from 7pm to 2am. Eventually, she was able to quit her job and pursue her Hollywood dream. Bahar quickly went from getting TV gigs to landing film roles in acclaimed movies such as Crash and Syriana. She is a Screen Actors Guild award winner and has won a coveted spot on People Magazine's Most Beautiful People category. Bahar is a staunch activist and takes protecting the environment very seriously. In 2001, Bahar married Clayton French, and in 2005, she gave birth to her first son, Ezra.
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
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