Tara Touzie: Following in the Footsteps of Shohreh Aghdashloo

A pivotal moment in Aghdashloo’s career came in 2003 when she received an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress for her role in “House of Sand and Fog.” Acting alongside renowned actors such as Ben Kingsley and Jennifer Connelly, Aghdashloo portrayed the character of “Nadre,” a melancholic Iranian woman residing in San Francisco. Her exceptional performance garnered critical acclaim, and she received awards from esteemed critics’ associations in Los Angeles, New York, Cincinnati, and Lime.

May 22, 2023 | 9:29 am