Parastoo Salehi
Iranian actor and make-up artist
Parastoo Salehi (Persian: پرستو صالحی; born 31 October 1977, in Tehran) is an Iranian actress and social activist. She gained her fame from playing in Under the City Sky.
Salehi studied with Farhang Moayeri. Besides acting, she also instructs make-up for her trainees. She has a background performing for the greatest Iranian directors, such as Asghar Farhadi, Bahman Farmanara, and Massoud Kimai.
Filmography
Salehi had her first role onstage in 1997 and Inn Zaminiha was her first Television performance.
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