Reyhaneh Parsa

Reyhaneh Javadi Parsa (Persian: ریحانه پارسا, born 20 February 1999) is an Iranian actress. She began her professional acting career in 2018 with the lead role in the television drama Father (Pedar), which garnered significant public attention. For her performance in the series, she was nominated for the Hafez Award in the category of Best Actress in a Drama Series.

Early life and family background Reyhaneh Javadi Parsa was born on 20 February 1999 in the Yusefabad district of Tehran, Iran. She is the eldest child in her family. Her father worked in the private sector, while her mother was a homemaker. She has two younger sisters and one half-brother from her mother's later marriage.

From an early age, Parsa showed an interest in acting and stage performance. She studied theatre at Soura Theatre School and graduated with a diploma in performing arts. In her teens, she also worked as a photographer and part-time barista.

At the age of 21, Parsa entered a short-lived marriage with Iranian actor and director Mehdi Koushki. The relationship ended in separation less than a year later.

Career

Television Parsa made her acting debut in the television drama Father ("Pedar") in 2018, portraying the role of Leila Sharifi across 28 episodes. Her performance rapidly brought her public attention and earned her a nomination for Best Actress in a Drama Series at the 19th Hafez Awards. Mahvash sequel in popular franchise 2024 Hawaii supporting role adventure‑comedy feature film