Jian Ghomeshi

Born in London, England, and raised in Thornhill, Ontario, Jian's career is one filled with accomplishments (frankly, too many to list here, so look up the rest if you're still interested, I recommend it)! He has been a radio host of his own show in CBC Radio One for the last several years, a show that has become the highest-rated timeslot in CBC history. Moreover, Jian has hosted a number of television documentaries. He lists his hobbies as watching hockey and eating pistachios (yes, like a true Persian Canada!!) As well, Jian is a writer whose editorials and opinion pieces have been published in The Globe and Mail, The Toronto Star and so on. Since 2008, he has been a weekly columnist for The National Post. His achievements don't stop there.... Jian is a singer, songwriter and musician and was at one point a member of the multi-platinum selling folk group, Moxy Fruvous. The York University alum is now a music producer and managing the career of the hit Canadian songstress LIGHTS (now a JUNO award winner). He is known as Canada's "Best Media Personality" in TV or radio. He is an acclaimed academic and artistic star, with a flair for over-achieving... yup, he must be Persian!

Hezi Fanian

This Persian musical prodigy is a leading tenor, violinist, and songwriter. His father began teaching him how to play the violin at the tender age of 6, and by the age of 11, he had already started performing. With fans all across the world, Hezi continues to outsell other artists (in Iran and among Persian-speaking fans outside of Iran) thanks to his ear for music and devotion to the "mediterranean sound". He has even written and recorded songs in Kurdish and Arabic. His Persian blood provides him with the gift of being talented at whatever he pursues. With nearly ten albums under his belt, Hezi has nowhere to go but up. Well done Mr. Fanian!

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Mahshid (Manoa) Donavan

A full time Biology major at the University of California, Irvine, Mahshid has come a long way from her birth place in Shiraz, Iran. She was raised in Holland and moved to the States to pursue a modeling career, whilst aiming to get into dental school (yes, that's the next step for her).

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Beautiful Uldouz Photos (somewhat racy!)

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!

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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!

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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!

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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!

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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!

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