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Hengameh Ghaziani | |
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| Persian:هنگامه قاضیانی | |
 Ghaziani at 34thFajr International film | |
| Born | (1970-05-20)20 May 1970 (age 54) Mashhad, Iran |
| Alma mater | Azad University University of San Francisco |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, translator, singer |
| Years active | 2000–2023 |
| Known for | As Simple as That |
| Children | 1 |
| Awards | Crystal Simorgh for Best Actress |
| Website | www.hghaziani.com |
Hengameh Ghaziani (Persian:هنگامه قاضیانی; born 20 May 1970) is an Iranian formeractress. She has received various accolades, including twoCrystal Simorgh, aHafez Award and an Iran Cinema Celebration Award.
She was arrested by the Iranian government in November 2022 duringMahsa Amini protests for publicly supporting the protesters.
Hengameh Ghaziani was born on 20 May 1970 inMashhad,Iran.
She has a BA in Human-Economic Geography fromIslamic Azad University inMashhad andShahre-Rey, and has also studied Western Philosophy at San Francisco University.
Her acting career began in 2000 when she was cast in the movieTwilight, directed byHassan Hedayt. Her first appearance on the theatre stage was in the playLike blood for steak which was produced byLeev theatre group.
Ghaziani translatedWilcomb E. Washburn'sRed Man's Land/White Man's Law, a history book about the status of Native American.[1] In 2015 she started a band with herself as the singer, which performed inVahdat Hall.
She has received two Crystal Simorgh awards for Best Actress at the Fajr International Film Festival, in 2007 forAs Simple as That[2] and in 2011 forDays of Life.[3]
Ghaziani andKatayoun Riahi were arrested in November 2022 for "provocative" social media posts and media activity. Both actresses had expressed solidarity with the protest movement and removed their headscarves in public.[4][5]
| Awards | Description | Year |
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| Hafez Awards | Best Actress – Television Series Drama nomination for her performance in Homeland (2023–2024) | 2024 |
| Crystal Simorgh | Winner of Best Actress in a Leading Role for the 26th Fajr International Film Festival for "As Simple As That" | 2007 |
| Hafez Prize and Diploma | Winner of Best Actress in a Leading Role for playing in the movie "As Simple As That" | 2007 |
| Varna | Winner of Best Actress in a Leading Role for Bulgarian Varna International Festival (Folly is Love) for "As Simple As That" | 2008 |
| Golden George Prize | Nominee of Best Actress in the Leading Role for Moscow International Film Festival for "As Simple As That" | 2008 |
| Crystal Simorgh | Winner of Best Actress in a Leading Role for the 30th Fajr International Film Festival for "Days of Life" | 2011 |
| Prize and Diploma | Winner of Best Actress in a Leading Role for Moqavemat International Film Festival for playing in the movie "Days of Life" | 2011 |
| Nominee of Best Actress in the Leading Role for the 30th Fajr International Film Festival/New Vision Section for "Migraine" | 2011 | |
| Prize and Diploma | Nominee of Best Actress in the Supporting Role for the Khaneh Cinema Film Festival | 2011 |
| Winner of Best Actress in the Leading Role for Kerman's Fajr Film Festival for "Annunciation to a Third Millennium Citizen" | 2012 | |
| Prize and Diploma | Winner of Best Actress in a Leading Role for the 16th Khaneh Cinema Film Festival | |
| Nominee of Best Actress in the Leading Role for Iranian Criticizer Society Film Festival for "The Wedlock" | 2014 | |
| Prize and Diploma | Winner of Best Actress in a Leading Role for the first Mother International Film Festival | 2015 |
| Prize and Diploma | Winner of Best Actress in a Leading Role for the 10th International 100-Seconds Film Festival | 2016 |
| Nominee of Best Actress in the Supporting Role for the 12th Action on Film International Film Festival for "Resident of Middle Floor" | 2016 | |
| Nominee of Best Actress in a Leading Role for the 17th Donya-ye Tasvir Award Ceremony for "Delbari" | 2017 |
| Member of Jury | Year |
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| Member of Jury in Varna International Film Festival (Love is Folly) | 2010 |
| Member of Jury at Fajr International Film Festival | 2010 |
| Member of Jury at Fajr International Film Festival/ Saadat Section | 2010 |
| Member of Jury at Parvin Etesami International Film Festival | 2011 |
| Member of Jury at Fajr International Film Festival | 2014 |
| Member of Jury at Khaneh Cinema Film Festival | 2014 |
| Member of Jury at Parvin Etesami International Film Festival | 2017 |
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