Laya Zanganeh: From Maryam in “Dar Panah To” to Her Successful Career in Cinema and Television

Laya Zanganeh Education and Acting Training

Laya Zanganeh studied theater at the University of Arts in Tehran, where she completed her bachelor’s degree in acting.

Her academic background in theater played an important role in shaping her professional approach to acting. Her university education helped her develop a deeper understanding of:

• Stage performance
• Character development
• Dramatic structure
• Acting techniques

In addition to her university studies, she continued her acting education under the guidance of Iranian actor and acting teacher Amin Tarakh.

Many reports about her early career mention Amin Tarakh as one of the people who recognized her talent and encouraged her entrance into professional acting projects during the early 1990s.

August 3, 2026 | 8:20 pm