Marie Rose Abousefian | |
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| Մարի Ռոզ Աբուսէֆեան | |
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| Nationality | Armenian |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, Writer, Researcher |
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| Website | marieroseabousefian |
Marie Rose Abousefian (Armenian:Մարի Ռոզ Աբուսէֆեան) is anArmenian actress, writer, researcher, columnist, poet and stage director who has investigated historical literature, poetry and prose, portraying human tragedy and the Armenian genocide.[1] She is also involved in researching the topics of national identity, human rights, women's rights and the rights of the Armenian people.
Abousefian studied at theState Academy of Fine Arts of Armenia. She began working at the Arshaluys Theatre as a leading actress and later joined the Yerevan Dramatic Theatre (now known as theHrachya Ghaplanyan Drama Theatre). During this time, she took on numerous roles in television, radio, and literary and theatrical shows filmed byHayfilm.[2]
In 1983, she emigrated toSan Francisco, where she continued her career in acting.[2] Here, she began her "One Woman" performances (acting as different characters, producing the lighting, set design, music and script). In the meantime, she formed the "Saroyan Theatre" ofHamazkayin, San Francisco, where she volunteered as a producer for five years.
Her career in performing arts, film and theatre includes roles as a playwright, director and actress. She has written, produced and published many audio recordings, including dramatisations of theArmenian genocide and the lives of writers, musicians and historical figures. Her "One Woman" dramatic performances have toured numerous cities acrossArmenia, theUnited States,Canada,Europe, theMiddle East andAustralia.
Abousefian's literary works appear in publications in Armenia and throughout theArmenian Diaspora. She frequently writes newspaper articles forAsbarez,Aztag,Azat Or,Hairenik andHorizon Weekly.[7]
She was awarded the Commemorative Gold Medal of Honour by the Ministry of Culture of Armenia in 2010.[1][8][9]
In 2013, she was conferred a Doctorate in Literature and Philosophy (Ph.D) by the M. Abeghyan Institute of Literature of theArmenian National Academy of Sciences. Her doctoral thesis was on theHundred and One Year Trilogy and The Pierced Pot, novels by the 20th century Armenian writer,Hagop Oshagan. Her supervisor was Professor Sergey Sarinyan.
Abousefian is a member of the International Congress of Armenia. She is also a member of the Ararat International Academy of Sciences (AIAS) in Paris, France.[10] In 2015, the AIAS awarded her the 100th Anniversary Medal of the Armenian Genocide. Representing the AIAS, she attends annual World Scientific Congresses inParis,Geneva andBrussels.
In 2017, she was given the title of "Professor of International Relations and Diplomacy" by the International University of Fundamental Studies (IUFS) in Moscow, Russia.[11]
Abousefian has featured in various Armenian films, acting alongside many well-known actors includingFrunzik Mkrtchyan,Avet Avetisyan,Sofiko Chiaureli,Varduhi Varderesyan,Vladimir Msryan andVerjaluys Mirijanyan.
All stage performances are adapted from original texts to plays by Abousefian. Among her works are:
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