Arsi Nami

Arsalan Nami (; born May 21, 1984) better known as Arsi Nami, is a Swedish-Persian actor molded in Santa Monica, living in Manhattan, New York City. He earned himself 14 international Best Actor awards in 2022/23 for his role of Dylan Steere in Aion, a film presented and sponsored by Fujifilm. The awards was given by the New York City International Film Awards, Tokyo Film Awards, Chicago Indie Film Awards, Sweden Film Awards, Cannes Silk Road Film Awards, Brazil Visions Film Fest, San Diego Movie Awards and Best Istanbul Film Festival to name a few. Thanks to his remarkable performance in Aion, the film was also selected and screened at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (Oscars host) in Hollywood, California

Arsi Nami also co-stars in a Farsi/Dari speaking role on Season 2 of FX TV Series The Old Man starring Academy Award winning actor Jeff Bridges and Academy Award nominated actor John Lithgow.

He is also cast as Real-Life Mobster Thomas DeSimone in Season 3 in Stories of the American Mafia streaming September 26, 2026 on Fox Nation, Apple TV and Amazon Prime Video. He also won the Jury Prize award at the 2017 Entr'2 Marches International Film Festival in Cannes for his leading role in the motion picture Love is Blind, portraying the visually-impaired Italian American Giovanni. Love is Blind also won an award for disability awareness and was screened at world famous Palais des Festivals et des Congrès.

Arsi Nami was also named as a Judge in the panel of the 2018, 2019 and 2020 Cannes Entr'2 Marches International Film Festival He was the lead actor in Children's Hospital Los Angeles production Healthcare in the Cloud, which premiered at the 2018 Society of Camera Operators Lifetime Achievement Awards, raising over $8 million for children's vision health. He portrayed as the manic depressed French-American painter named Vincent, in 2017 European Cinematography Award-winning drama motion picture Camelia.

He also received another international claim via his outstanding and comedic role as Cadiz in the Just Cause 4 award-winning commercials for Square Enix, PlayStation and Xbox, as well as his lead role in the international hit music video "Hurt People" performed by international artists Aloe Blacc and Gryffin which reached over 1 million views on VEVO and YouTube. Arsi Nami has also been a guest-star on the Steve Harvey show on NBCUniversal, as well as The Late Late Show with James Corden on CBS. His commercial acting credits include giant brands such as Amazon, Bloomberg L.P. Google, PlayStation, BMW, Puma, MGM Grand, Mercedes-Benz, Prada, New York Lottery, Facebook, Hewlett Packard KIA, Ford, Samsung, Disney, NBA and Guitar Center to name a few. He was also nominated for best lead male actor in the comedy film Villa, at 2017 Official Selection at Premio Tortoreto alla Cultura in Italy, AM Film Festival in Egypt and International Festival of Short Films on Culture & Tourism, India.

Arsi Nami's National TV breakthrough started when he was 17 years old, participating on Sikta mot stjärnorna(Aiming at the Stars), a national talent show program televised on TV4 (Sweden). organized by FremantleMedia (American Idol). After two auditions where 4000 participated, he became one of the 45 to enter the show acting and singing "Hero" (by Enrique Iglesias) live on national television, winning the second place award.

He won the Jury Prize for Best Short Screenplay for his screenplay Bachata at the 2021 New York City Movie Awards, 2021. He won the Best Drama Short Screenplay award at 2021 Austin After Dark Film Festival and at the 2021 CFIFF Changing Face International Film Festival in Australia.

His music credits include music written, sang and released on Fox TV shows Bones and The Goodwin Games as well Entr'2 Marches International Film Festival winning film Love is Blind and Crown Prince of Heaven.

According to MTV.com, he is also listed as one of the few multilingual actors, musicians and music therapists outside of Shiraz. He is also known to be the first Persian to introduce Music Therapy to the Persian population, where music is used to help increase quality of life for individuals with psychological and physical deficits. He is also being a philanthropist contributing to the special needs and disability communities through arts, film and music therapy.

Acting, TV and Commercials Arsi Nami's National TV breakthrough started when he was 17 years old, participating on Sikta Mot Stjärnorna (Aiming at the Stars), a national talent show program televised on TV4 (Sweden).

His acting career blossomed through a silver lining leading to international awards at Film Festivals in Cannes, Los Angeles and Belgium. His passion for acting grew as he auditioned for the role of a blind man in motion picture Love is Blind, a population which he had been working for since he was 16 years old within healthcare and music therapy. Arsi Nami won the Jury Prize award at the 2017 Entr'2 Marches International Film Festival for his leading role in motion picture Love is Blind, portraying visually-impaired Italian-American Giovanni. Love is Blind also won an award for disability awareness and was screened at Palais des Festival et des Congrès. The film also received an official selection and nominated as the best short film at Hollywood Screening Film Festival and WE Care Film Festival in India, becoming a worldwide success for promoting disability awareness. Arsi Nami did also compose the Official film soundtrack for Love is Blind Arsi Nami was also named as a Judge at the 2018 Entr'2 Marches International Film Festival. a film presented and sponsored by Fujifilm. The awards was given by the 2022 New York City International Film Awards, Tokyo Film Awards, Chicago Indie Film Awards, Sweden Film Awards, Cannes Silk Road Film Awards, Brazil Visions Film Fest, San Diego Movie Awards and Best Istanbul Film Festival to name a few. Thanks to his remarkable performance in Aion, the film was also selected and screened at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (Oscars host) in Hollywood, California

Arsi Nami has also been a guest-star on the Steve Harvey show on NBCUniversal, Telly Awards - Winner: Silver – VAPORESSO: Through The Darkness – Best Online Commercial – (Lead Actor) 2023 Telly Awards - Winner: Bronze – Eveready - Best Campaign – (Lead Actor) 2023 Best Istanbul Film Festival – Winner – Best Actor – Aion – (Lead Actor) 2022 Tokyo Film Awards – Winner – Best Actor – Aion – (Lead Actor) 2022 Luleå International Film Awards – Best Actor – Aion – (Lead Actor) 2022 CFIFF Changing Face International Film Festival, Australia – Jury Prize Winner Best Short Screenplay – Bachata – (Writer) 2021

His dance-pop song "Never Be Lonely" (feat. Levi Whalen) was on June 3, 2013, featured on Fox TV show The Goodwin Games. "Never Be Lonely" is also featured as the dance track for the web video game Good Game Disco made by Goodgame Studios.

He also composed the Official Film Soundtrack for Love Is Blind, which won the Jury Prize at 2017 Entr'2 Marches International Film Festival, as well as being the Official Selection for the 2017 WE Care Film Festival, India and nominated as Best Short in 2017 Hollywood Screening Festival. The song was also voted as number 1 song at March top 10 House dance chart on House Charts.com His pop music with his cultural musical blend of Eurodance, World Rhythms and Electronica. Arsi Nami is also known for writing and performing his works for Freedom, Human Rights and Health foundations with all music & lyrics written by him. His music is multilingual, which includes songs released in English, Spanish, Italian and Swedish.

Arsi Nami joins Andrea Bocelli, The Beatles and Elvis Presley for releasing Consuelo Velázquez famous song "Bésame Mucho", via Shiraz Records, which makes it the first Duo/Latin house version in history, produced by Levi Whalen and co-sung with singer Jacqueline Padilla.

On April 21, 2013, Arsi Nami became the first artist to release his Pop Electronic and Progressive House rendition of world-famous Italian song "Caro Mio Ben" featuring UK based producer Kryphon. "Caro Mio Ben" was written by Italian composer Giuseppe Giordani, and made famous by Luciano Pavarotti. He is the executive producer of Caro Mio Ben music video which had world premiere on MTV.com on August 9, 2013. He has also co-directed, produced, and edited two of his music videos "100 Miles" and "Heaven Knows", which have been broadcast through mainstream medium giants such as MTV UK and featured at the Laemmie Theaters Santa Monica SMC Film Festival.

On January 14, 2012, Arsi Nami was signed by music publishing company Winogradsky/Sobel to have his music pitched for television, film and video games etc. becoming the first artist in the company representing Pop/Euro-Dance and World Music genre

Arsi Nami's single "Miracle" (feat Si Ana) released February 2012 via Royalty Recordings was featured for ten weeks on world's largest dance music store Beatport as Top Staff Pick in the pop/rock category. Arsi Nami's music is also listed on FairShareMusic, with profits going to human rights and health support organizations such as Red Cross, War Child, Nordoff-Robbins Music Therapy, Amnesty International, Cancer Care & Research etc.

Music therapy According to MTV.com, Arsi Nami is also known for being the first Iranian to introduce music therapy to the Iranian population,

Arsi Nami is also the author of "The Effects of Music Therapy on Movement and Vocalization in Adult Male with Intellectual Disability and Cerebral Palsy: A Case Study and Treatment Plan", a clinical case study on how music therapy interventions on individuals with disabilities is so effective that it can help increase their speech and improve physical skills, which in turn can assist individuals with disabilities to communicate within their community more clearly and making their inclusion easier. He emphasizes on how vocalization aids in the development of functional communication skills, helping individuals with Intellectual Disabilities communicate their specific needs, wants, and discomforts within the community, which will help increase their personal independence and quality of life.

Singing as a Tenor at the Opening Gala of Valley Performance Arts Center. Song; Brand New Day (Wiz of Oz). Selected by Dean of Mike Curb College of Arts, Media and Communication; Robert Bucker

Stars Shine Bright X-Mas MBar performance benefiting Children's Boosh Foundation. Hollywood, California

Music releases Song Year LabelLove Is Blind – Original SoundtrackOct 14, 2016[Shiraz Records] "Paradise" feat. Levi Whalen Feb 14, 2015 [Shiraz Records] "Luna" (Instrumental Piano/World Rhythms) June 4, 2014 [Shiraz Records] "Threw My Heart Away" feat. Taylor Lipari Nov 11, 2013 [Shiraz Records] "Caro Mio Ben" feat. Kryphon April 27, 2013 [Shiraz Records] "Besame Mucho" feat Levi Whalen & Jacqueline Padilla Jan 15, 2013 [Shiraz Records] "Heaven Knows" Remastered Jan 1, 2013 [Shiraz Records] "Dig Jag Vill Ha" (You I Want) Dec 24, 2012 [Shiraz Records] "Never Be Lonely" feat. Levi Whalen Oct 16, 2012 [Shiraz Records] "Miracle" feat Si Ana Feb 27, 2012 [Royalty Recordings] "Keep Falling in Love" feat Florence Rezvani March 9, 2011 [Shiraz Records] "She Wants to Fly" (Dedicated for freedom in Iran) Aug 7, 2009 [Shiraz Records/CPOH OST] "100 Miles" Jun 11, 2008 [Indp.]

Featured songs Song Year Featured Arsi Nami – Love Is Blind (OST) May 21, 2017 Official Film Soundtrack to 2017 Jury Prize winning film at Cannes International Film Festival Arsi Nami – Paradise (feat.Levi Whalen) May 1, 2015 No. 1 song at top 100 Indie Dance/Disco chart on Spinnin' Records Talent Pool Arsi Nami – Never Be Lonely (feat.Levi Whalen) June 3, 2013 Featured on Fox TV show The Goodwin Games Arsi Nami – Miracle (feat.Si Ana) 2012 Featured 10 weeks as Top Staff Pick on World Largest Dance Music Store Beatport along with Kelly Clarkson and Radiohead

Education Arsi Nami graduated with honors on May 19, 2014, with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Music Therapy from California State University, Northridge. He graduated with honors, Music A.A from Santa Monica College and a Music and Media Composing degree from ITM Sweden.

Philanthropy Arsi Nami Co-Founded non-profit Organization Opportunitree to help the community, children, elderly and individuals with disabilities. He spends a lot of time doing humanitarian work, raising awareness for human rights and health support organizations. He has been involved and contributed to charities such as:Red Cross, War Child, Nordoff-Robbins Music Therapy, Amnesty, WWF, British Heart Foundation, Cancer Research UK and ActionAid. He is also active bringing the importance of Music, Music Therapy to the community, children, elderly and individuals with disabilities. Arsi Nami's major contribution was by sharing disability awareness through of Drama film, Love Is Blind. Arsi Nami portrayed the lead blind actor as well as composing the official film soundtrack. The film was awarded the 2017 Jury Prize award at the Entr'2 Marches International Film Festival in Cannes, as well as official selection at WE Care Film Festival, India.

Arsi Nami's song She Wants To Fly was also written for Freedom and Human Rights in Iran, which has been featured at Peaceday TV and Cannes Film Festival motion picture Crown Prince of Heaven. He has also been a guest artist at Charities such as: Children's Boosh Foundation at Taglyan Place, Los Angeles, Music for your Heart Foundation in Miami, Stand Up 2 Cancer at UCLA, International Children Foundation in Santa Barbara to name a few.

His music is also listed on FairShareMusic, with profits going to human rights and health support organizations.

Books Arsi Nami, the author of "The Effects of Music Therapy on Movement and Vocalization in Adult Male with Intellectual Disability and Cerebral Palsy: A Case Study and Treatment Plan", where he shows a clinical case study on how music therapy interventions on individuals with disabilities is so effective that it can help increase their speech and improve physical skills, which in turn can assist individuals with disabilities to communicate within their community more clearly and making their inclusion easier. He emphasizes on how vocalization aids in the development of functional communication skills. It also helps individuals with Intellectual Disabilities communicate their specific needs, wants, and wants, and discomforts within the community. Improving gross motor skills would help individuals to increase their personal independence, not only at the day care center but also in the community. In general, both vocalization and gross motors skill development helps to improve the self-help skills of individuals with disabilities, which in-turn increases quality of life. – Clinical Case Studies

Basketball As a teenager, Arsi Nami played as a Shooting guard (SG) in the team Brahe Basket in Sweden. He accomplished receiving 2 Most Valuable Player Awards as the best player in Jönköping during the 1995/1996 and 1996/1997 season and 1 Most Valuable Player Award as the best player of Southern Sweden during the Swedish Championship Basketball Competition in 1997/1998 season.