Iran female actress opens charity

Acclaimed Iran female actress Afsaneh Bayegan has launched her charitable institute in the country with several thespians in attendance.

"We gathered together to change the season of our countrymates from winter to spring… although problems are too many, it is worthwhile if we can solve a fraction of these problems" Bayegan said at the inauguration of Affection Center Charitable Institute managed by the actress.

She was sporting a differnt look for the opening of her charity.

Keyvan Saket, Fatemeh Goudarizi, Akram Mohammadi and Babak Nouri are among artists attending the event.

Afsaneh Bayegan began her acting career in 1972 with the short film ‘Horn’ directed by Ali Alizadeh.

She began her professional acting career in 1984 with the series 'Heads on Gallows'

Her first movie as an adult was ‘Missing’ (1985). She subsequently appeared in several features and became one of Iran’s most prolific actresses of the 1980s and 1990s.

Some of the movies in which she has appeared include ‘Maryam and Mitil’ (1993), ‘Strange Sisters’ (1995), ‘The Wrong Guy’ (1997) and ‘Superstar’ (2008).

She has also played roles in many TV series, including ‘Day of Envy’ (2008) and ‘Code White’ (2008).

The movie ‘Strange Sisters’ (1995) gained her a Diploma of Honor for Best Actress at the 14th Fajr International Film Festival.

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