Iran actor distinct photo released

A photo of Iran veteran actor Parviz Parastoui depicting him with distinguished make up in ‘Los Angeles-Tehran’ has been released.

The veteran actor Parviz Parastoui stars in the flick with new and distinguished make up.

Co-produced by Tina Pakravan and Ali Hosseini, ‘Los Angeles-Tehran’ enjoys Iranian and American locations both in Tehran and Los Angeles.

Parviz Parastui, Gohar Kheirandish, Mahaya Petrosian, Mahnaz Afshar, Zoheir Yari and Jubin Rahbar are among the stars of this movie.

Parviz Parastoui was born in Kabudrahang in Hamadan Province and grew up in Tehran.

His acting career began at the age of 15 when he joined a theatrical troupe and performed for several years at Youth Palace and the Institute for the Intellectual Development of Children and Young Adults.

He has won numerous awards, including the Crystal Simorgh at the Fajr International Film Festival for Best Actor in a Leading Role for 'The Glass Agency' (1999), 'Willow Tree' (2005), 'In the Name of My Father' (2006), and ‘Bodyguard’ (2015).

The Special Jury Award at the Fajr International Film Festival for 'The Lizard' (2004) and the Diploma of Honor at the Fajr International Film Festival for 'Leily is with Me' (1995) are some of his other notable accolades.

Parastoui's TV works are 'Rana' (1990), 'Imam Ali (PBUH)' (1991), 'The Apartment' (1993), 'The Cuckoo Song' (1996), 'Under the Umbrella of the Sun' (1997), 'The Red Soil' (2000), 'Under the Blade' (2006) for which he received widespread acclaim.

He has a long list of movies, including 'Snowman' (1994), 'A Mother's Love' (1997), 'The Wrong Guy' (1998), 'Red Ribbon' (1998), 'Mummy 3' (1999), 'The Duel' (2002), 'The Book of Law' (2008), 'Thirteen 59 [1980]' (2009), 'Today' (2013), and 'Bodyguard' (2015).

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