Mina Lakani
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Lakani made her theater debut with a role in Hamlet, directed by Qutbuddin Sadeghi. Her cinematic journey began with an appearance in the film Remember the Flight, directed by Hamid Rakhshani. She gained significant recognition for her performance in the film Didar, directed by Mohammad-Reza Honarmand, earning her the Crystal Simorgh and an Honorary Diploma for Best Leading Actress at the 13th Fajr Film Festival in 1994.[2]
Immigration to the United States
In October 2011, Mina Lakani appeared without a headscarf on Shabahang, a live program on Voice of America’s Persian television network.[3][4][5] During an interview with the host, she revealed that she had left Iran and immigrated to the United States due to oppressive working conditions and in solidarity with the Iranian people’s protest movement against the prevailing political establishment.[6][7][8]
Personal life
Mina Lakani married Amin Zandegani, an Iranian film and television actor, in 1997.[9][10] They met while co-starring in the film Eastern Woman.[11] However, their marriage was short-lived, ending in divorce after seven years.[12]
Filmography
Theater
- Hamlet
Cinema
- Remember the Flight (1992) [13][14]
- Angel’s Day (1993)
- The Encounter (1994)[15]
- Eastern Woman (1997) [1]
- Die Hard (1997) [1]
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Director | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009–2010 | Tavan[16][17] | Actor | Shahram Shah-Hosseini | As "Marjan Amini" |
| 2008 | Taraneh Madari | Actor | Hossein Soheilizadeh | As "Samira" |
| 2008 | Begu Ke Roya Nist (TV movie) | Actor | Mehdi Golestaneh | Channel 2 |
| 2006 | Akharin Gonah[18] | Actor | Hossein Soheilizadeh | As "Roya Akrami" |
| 2005 | Roozhaye Eteraz | Actor | Hossein Soheilizadeh | Channel 2 |
| 2004–2005 | Hamsafaran[19] | Actor | Ali Jakan, Mohsen Mohseni-Nasab | Channel 3 |
| 2002–2003 | Sarzamin Royaha | Actor | Masoud Rashidi, Hamid Ghadakchian | |
| 2001–2002 | Parimah (TV movie) | Actor | Masoud Abparvar | Channel 2 |
| 2000 | Dar Poost-e Shir (TV theater) | Actor | Shoreh Lorestani | Channel 2 |
| 1998–1999 | Zir-e Bazarcheh | Actor | Reza Zhian | Channel 2 |
| 1996 | Kasb o Kar-e Aghaye Fabrizi (TV theater) | Actor | Mohammadreza Khaki | Writer: Albert Housson, TV Director: Masoud Forootan |