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Iranian-American actress

Niousha Noor
Born Niousha Jafarian
Occupation Actress
Years active 2014–present
Agent Silver Lining Entertainment
Father Hossein Jafarian

Niousha Noor (Persian: نيوشا نور) is an American actress of Iranian descent.

Noor has appeared in numerous TV shows and films, including playing Donya on HBO's Here and Now.[1] In 2020, Noor starred opposite Shahab Hosseini in IFC's psychological thriller The Night,[2] which made history as the first U.S.-produced film to receive a license for a theatrical release in Iran since the 1979 revolution.[3] Her performance as Neda garnered her widespread critical acclaim.[4][5][6][7][8]

In September 2021, Noor was announced as a principal cast member of the Netflix series Kaleidoscope, as an FBI agent investigating a heist by a team led by Giancarlo Esposito's character.[9][10] Shortly after production of Kaleidoscope, Noor was cast as one of the lead characters in Maryam Keshavarz's The Persian Version, which had its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival in 2023, and won the Audience Award in the U.S. Dramatic category.[11]Noor’s portrayal of Shireen, the resolute and unwavering matriarch, garnered widespread acclaim. Rogerebert.com proclaimed, “An outstanding performance from Niousha Noor, who plays Leila’s mother, Shireen, pinches at the heart with painful but striking precision,” Vulture effused, “Noor radiates a complex inner life,” and the Boston Herald stated “an absolutely magnetic and fearless Noor… The Persian Version may be her star is born moment”.

  1. ^ "Watch Here And Now - Season 1 | Prime Video". www.amazon.com. Retrieved 2022-01-06.
  2. ^ Ramos, Dino-Ray (2020-09-16). "IFC Midnight Acquires Iranian Psychological Thriller 'The Night'". Deadline. Retrieved 2022-01-06.
  3. ^ Ramos, Dino-Ray (2021-02-23). "Kourosh Ahari's Thriller 'The Night' Sets Theatrical Release In Iran, Becomes First U.S.-Produced Film To Hit Iranian Theaters In 40 Years". Deadline. Retrieved 2022-01-06.
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  5. ^ "The Night (2020) | MovieFreak.com". Retrieved 2022-01-08.
  6. ^ Scheck, Frank (2021-01-27). "'The Night': Film Review". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2022-01-08.
  7. ^ Whittemore, Liz (2020-01-18). "Santa Barbara International Film Festival 2020 review: The world premiere of 'The Night' is as captivating as it is terrifying". Reel News Daily. Retrieved 2022-01-08.
  8. ^ Roeper, Richard (2021-01-27). "'The Night': A hotel horror story to recommend with few reservations". Chicago Sun-Times. Retrieved 2022-01-06.
  9. ^ Otterson, Joe (2021-09-16). "Netflix Orders Heist Drama 'Jigsaw,' Giancarlo Esposito and Paz Vega Among Cast". Variety. Retrieved 2022-01-06.
  10. ^ Petski, Denise (November 22, 2022). "Kaleidoscope: Behind-The-Scenes Look At Netflix Heist Drama Anthology Series From Eric Garcia & Ridley Scott; Premiere Date Set". Deadline Hollywood. Penske Media Corporation.
  11. ^ "The Persian Version". Sundance Film Festival. Retrieved 2023-01-01.