Mariam Afshari
Afshari is an actress known for her role as Shiva in Iranian director Jafar Panahi's film "It Was Just an Accident" (2025), which won the Palme d’Or at the 78th Cannes Film Festival. She is also recognized for her work in the 2017 series Parisa. Afshari is a karate instructor and referee. In 2025 she got a Berlin Artist-in-Residence fellowship.
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Who is Mariam Afshari?+
Mariam Afshari is an Iranian actress and professional karate instructor who gained international recognition for her lead role in Jafar Panahi's Cannes-winning drama.
What is Mariam Afshari known for?+
She is primarily recognized for her performance as Shiva in the 2025 film It Was Just an Accident and her previous appearance in the series Parisa.
What background does Mariam Afshari have outside of acting?+
Beyond her screen career, she is an active karate instructor and referee, and was a recipient of a Berlin Artist-in-Residence fellowship in 2025.
