Pegah Ferydoni
A member of the Millennial generation, Pegah Ferydoni was born in 1983 in Tehran and went on to become a celebrated Actor.
German-Iranian actress
"Her breakout role as Yagmur Öztürk in the highly popular German comedy series "Türkisch für Anfänger" (Turkish for Beginners) catapulted her to national fame." — About Pegah Ferydoni
| Metric | Pegah Ferydoni | Avg Actor | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age | 42 | 53 | -11 yrs |
| Career length | 24 yrs | ~35 yrs | -11 yrs |
| Based on 4322 Actor profiles in our database | |||
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Facts about Pegah Ferydoni
Did you know that Pegah Ferydoni not only acts but also has a passion for music, releasing her own song and performing as a singer?
- She is also a talented singer and released a song titled "The Voice" in 2011.
- Before her acting breakthrough, she gained recognition as a television presenter for youth programs like "ZDF tivi".
- Her family relocated from Tehran, Iran, to Germany when she was just two years old.
- She pursued studies in philosophy, media, and musicology at the University of Potsdam.
- Ferydoni is fluent in German, Persian, and English, often utilizing her linguistic skills in her roles.
Her breakout role as Yagmur Öztürk in the highly popular German comedy series "Türkisch für Anfänger" (Turkish for Beginners) catapulted her to national fame. The series, which ran from 2006 to 2008 and spawned a successful feature film, showcased her comedic timing and made her a beloved figure for her portrayal of a devout Muslim teenager navigating cultural clashes.
Pegah Ferydoni has significantly contributed to diversifying German television, becoming a prominent face for multicultural representation and challenging stereotypes through her nuanced performances. She has opened doors for actors with diverse backgrounds in mainstream German media.