Nazanin: Persian exotic beauty enticing the masses with her unique sound while spreading her message of love and peace through the vibrant music she creates.
An ambassador to Canada as Miss World Canada and 1st runner up in the global competition Miss World, Nazanin’s allure is far surpassed by her kind heart. Using the gifts she has been given to make a difference in the world, Nazanin spends any spare moment devoting herself to volunteering her time to several charities. She unceasingly aids areas less fortunate globally including relief work in the Tsunami effected regions.
Born in Tehran, Iran during the turmoil of the country’s Revolution, she was forced to leave every worldly possession behind so her family could flea the fury to freedom. When her father had been jailed and tortured by the Revolutionary Guard, it was the family’s escape to Europe, finally settling in Vancouver British Columbia that saved them from the political persecution. Faced with such oppression so early in life, the revolution impacted her core.
As a young teen, Nazanin immersed herself in knowledge by constantly educating herself in global issues. She became a Royal Canadian Air Cadet and obtained the highest rank of Warrant Officer First Class along with gliders and private pilots licenses. Then, she acquired a double major degree in International Relations and Political Science at UBC in Vancouver, L’Institut d’Etudes Politiques (Sciences Po) in Paris and International Study Center at Herstmonceux Castle in England. During university Nazanin paved her way with consistent work as both a model and an actress, along with teaching Global Education through the Red Cross. Nazanin searched for a way to impact the lives of those in need. While Nazanin was happy to reach out to some, she yearned to help more. To have a stronger impact, and to reach the masses she knew she had to have a title of some kind. She entered and won the Miss Canada title and following that she was crowned Miss World first runner up in front of 2.2 billion viewers. Nazanin was the first Persian to win this coveted title in this prevalent charitable pageant; however this came with a price. This honor was received with a large amount of controversy and caused quite a stir in the Iranian community. Nazanin received hate mail from Islamic fundamentalists and at the same time accolades from young women in Iran who supported her goals and looked to her as a role model. It is the Miss World’s motto “beauty with purpose” that drove Nazanin forward in her efforts. So far the organization has raised 250 million dollars for children’s charities across the world.
Through out Nazanin’s life she has found solace in the music that surrounds her. Her mother inundated their family with music flowing constantly in the house from her incredibly eclectic music collection. Her constant world travels and cultural awareness have molded her musical acuity to span a spectrum broader then most are ever exposed to.
Blessed with the voice of angels Nazanin whisks audiences away on a musical journey around the world with her debut CD “Someday” being released worldwide on Bodog Music. Bringing fresh phonic fusion to the forefront she combines a variety of rhythms, beats and melodies from all corners of the globe. Nazanin’s international upbringing and rich history fuel her music, as is evident in her multilingual release. She sings in English, French, Persian and Spanish. This genre-spanning song selection could be classified in many categories with prevalence in: Pop, Dance and World Beat. With music as sexy and sultry as her “Someday”, it is sure to be a success.
Nazanin's debut album "Someday" is scheduled for release in 2006
