And the Oscar goes to...

After the Emmy, came an Oscar for A Separation!
Other awards include:
Best Foreign Language Film - 2011 Hollywood Foreign Press Association
Best Screenplay - Asghar Farhadi - 2011 L.A. Film Critics Association
Best Foreign Language Film - 2011 National Board of Review
Best Foreign Language Film - 2011 National Society of Film Critics
Best Screenplay - Asghar Farhadi - 2011 National Society of Film Critics

Happy New Year 2012!

Shabnam Jaleh NYE at the Penthouse, Huntley Hotel in Santa Monica. Dressed in Donna Mizani.

Lots of warm wishes for 2012! I just moved back to Los Angeles several months ago, bought my first house getting settled in and back to the grind and negotiating contracts to get back into the recording studio and continue what I love to do. It has not been an easy journey but my true fans keep me motivated and I appreciate your continued support.

Thankfull always,

Shabnam.

ESPY Night

Shabnam Jaleh ESPY night

Liz Taylor Memories in Iran

Photographer Firooz Zahedi captures Liz Taylor's trip to Iran in 1976. Photos debut at LACMA several months ago.

Hollywood Photo Shoot

Shabnam Jaleh goes Hollywood with photographer Kem West in June 2011.



In the Studio

Shabnam Jaleh and Payam Shams in recording studio.

I don't think you guys are ready for what we are gonna bring. I am so excited to work with the incredibly talented young producer who recently moved to the states from Iran, Payam Shams. We are a great writer/producer duo and I am really excited about my album.

Valentine's Day in Iran

Couples mingle in a park in Iran

Iranian regime has "officially banned" Valentine's Day stating "Symbols of hearts, half-hearts, red roses, and any activities promoting this day are banned," announced state media last month. "Authorities will take legal action against those who ignore the ban."... Celebrating Valentine's Day can be difficult when your country continues to ban mingling of the men and women (unless married or are immediate family), rap music, rock music, Western music, women singing and being in bands, nail polish, make-up, etc etc etc. But since 70% of Iran's population remains under the age of 30, I am sure they will find ways of getting around it, like they have in the past. We have a beautiful country, culture and people that we should celebrate love for it all.