Zanganeh, Laya (born June 17, 1965, Tehran) 

Laya Zanganeh studied Theatre at Tehran University of Art. In 1992, she began professional theatre acting.

The actor, Amin Tarokh, discovered her acting talent. Mohammad-Ali Keshavarz and Sorayya Qasemi guided her to act in cinema and television.

Her debut movie was 'The Secret of Mina' (1996), directed by  Abbas Rafei.

Zanganeh has appeared in several movies such as: 'Lean on the Wind' (1999), 'Seven Songs' (2001), 'Fever' (2003), 'The Boss' (2006), 'Quiet Streets' (2010), 'Self-Harm' (2011), 'Private Life' (2011) and 'Lovers Die Standing' (2013).

She has also taken parts in various TV series, including 'Under Your Protection' (1994-1995), 'In My Heart' (1997-1998), 'Born Again' (1999), 'Zero Degree Turn' (2007), 'Coma' (2007), 'Tell the Truth' (2012) and 'Like a Mother' (2013).