Interview
Mozhan
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Marnò
Mozhan Marnò, a multifaceted talent born in Los Angeles to Iranian parents, has carved a successful path in the entertainment industry. She is best known for her work on shows, such as The Blacklist, House of Cards and more recently, Fleishman is in Trouble. Beyond acting, Mozhan is an accomplished screenwriter and playwriter and received rave reviews for her one-woman show, Nine Parts of Desire, in which she portrayed nine different Middle Eastern women. Mozhan’s life has been a journey across cultures, having called France, Germany, Sweden and Argentina home at various points, and she speaks an impressive five languages. Mozhan utilises her platform to raise awareness about the plight of Iranian women and is a fervent advocate for an end to the executions that followed demonstrations in Iran, where people have been fighting for their freedom. Fresh from her visit to Antigua, The Citizen caught up with Mozhan to delve into her experiences, activism, and compelling journey through the world of entertainment.
“I met such kind people everywhere I went. And it’s absurdly beautiful.”
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THE CITIZEN
Can you tell us about your journey into acting and what inspired you to pursue a career in the entertainment industry? I am an only child and spent a lot of time by myself when I was small. Therefore, I ended up reading a lot, writing in a journal, playing piano, and daydreaming. I was always drawn to storytelling in some shape or form. I stumbled upon acting in junior high school - I got a tiny part in a school play - but soon found out that I really liked it. That’s how it started. And I suppose it never stopped!
