Golshifteh Farahaniborn in 1983 is an Iranian actress, musician and singer. We all know her as an actress, but besides acting, Golshifteh is also involved in environmental activities; she has also become an ambassador for fighting tuberculosis in Iran. In Iran, Golshifteh was part of an underground rock band named "Kooch Neshin" (Nomads), which won the 2nd Tehran Avenue underground rock competition. Since leaving Iran, she has continued her music career as well, teaming up with another exiled Iranian musician, Mohsen Namjoo. Their new albumOy was released in October 2009. Golshifteh now lives in Paris and since moving to Paris, she has worked with famous directors.