- Born
- Height5′ 7¼″ (1.71 m)
- Hediyeh Tehrani started her acting career with Masud Kimiai's "The Sultan (1997)", which made her a recognizable star instantly. Previously, she had been offered a few roles which she passed on. In 1997, Hedieh won a Hafiz Award (a prestigious industry award in Iran) for Best Actress in a Leading Role for her portrayal of 'Maryam Koohsari' in Soltan. Since then, Hedieh has won numerous awards for her numerous roles - both nationally and internationally- perhaps making her one of the most recognizable artists in Iran. Hedieh is known for her portrayal of strong, willful and often stubborn women. Besides her acting career, Hedieh has been adamant about promoting her country- Iran- through her photography. Her pictorial essays on some of the most remote areas of Iran has garnered her much recognition and she is an active member of "Khooshe Saar-e Boomi" a grassroot organization dedicated to preserving native and indigenous cultural habitats and customs. She has been instrumental in organizing photography and educational tours in this area. Hediyeh is also an active member of a children's charity, Bonyad-e Koodak, lending her time and name to bringing children's issues to the forefront.- IMDb Mini Biography By: Anonymous
- SpouseHooman Behmanesh(March 21, 2007 - July 2007) (divorced)
- A huge fan of Meryl Streep.
- Is very learned and adept in English language, with certificates from London Study Center (1999-2000), Berlington School (1999-2000), Oxford House College (2005-2006) and International Language Institute (2005).
- Hediyeh is adept at swimming, horse-back riding, body contouring, yoga, tennis and Tai Chi Chuan.
- She served as a professional coach and life guard from 1986 thru 1993.
- Has received the purple don of Yung in vosho (Kung Fu), in Tai Chi Chuan style in 2007.
- Duel (2004) - $250,000
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