A portrait of 'Touba' leading actress Shabnam Qorbani

Shabnam Qorbani, born in July 1989, is a famed Iranian actress whose career has been shaped by gradual growth, disciplined training, and a strong foundation in theater.

Holding an associate degree in computer science, she did not enter the performing arts in her early youth. Instead, she made a deliberate and mature decision to pursue acting, beginning her professional journey at the age of twenty-eight.

In 2016, Qorbani enrolled at the renowned Karnameh Institute, a pivotal step that refined her approach to performance and introduced her to contemporary acting methods.

One year later, she appeared on theater stage, marking her first serious theatrical production.

This was followed by her role in the play 'Psychosis' in 2017, an experience that further strengthened her command of stage performance and psychological characterization.

Qorbani’s first on-screen appearance came in 2018 with the television series 'Moment of Twilight', directed by Homayoun Asadian, in which she portrayed the character Tanaz Harirchi.

Her natural performance reflected her theatrical background and drew early attention to her acting potential.

In 2019, she entered cinema with 'The First Snow', an international co-production from Finland, where she acted alongside Shahab Hosseini. The film’s minimalist tone and emotional subtlety aligned closely with her performance style, allowing the actress to demonstrate depth and sensitivity on screen.

The defining moment of her career arrived in 2023 with the historical drama 'Majnoun' by Mehdi Shahmohammadi, a film depicting parts of the life of martyr Mehdi Zeynedin.

For this role, she won the Crystal Simorgh for Best Supporting Actress at the Fajr International Film Festival, establishing her as one of the most promising actresses of her generation.

That same year, she reached a wider audience through her leading role as Na’eleh in the television series 'Kufan Love', followed by her starring performance in the series 'Touba', where she played the title character.

Her ability to carry complex leading roles bought her significant public recognition.

With a career spanning theater, television, and cinema, Qorbani represents a generation of actors who have built their craft patiently and purposefully.

Her performances are marked by emotional restraint, psychological depth, and a clear commitment to character-driven storytelling.