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Homa Rousta
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Homa Rousta at the 32nd Fajr Film Festival
Born
Homa Rousta

(1946-09-26)26 September 1946
Died 26 September 2015(2015-09-26) (aged 69)
Resting place 88 Segment, Behesht-e Zahra Cemetery
Nationality Iranian
Alma mater Tehran University of Art
Bucharest School of Dramatic Arts
Occupation Actress
Years active 1971–2015
Notable work
From Karkheh to Rhine
Spouse(s) Hamid Samandarian (m. 1972–2012, his death)
Children Kaveh (b. 1975)
Parent(s) Reza Rousta (father), Eugenia Rousta (mother)

Homa Rousta (Persian: هما روستا‎; born September 26, 1946 – died September 26, 2015) was a well-known Iranian actress. She performed in both movies and on stage. She was married to Hamid Samandarian, who was a famous stage director.

Early Life and Education

Homa Rousta was born in Tehran, Iran. She loved acting and decided to study it. She earned a degree in theatre from the School of Dramatic Arts in Bucharest. This education helped her prepare for a successful career in acting.

Her Acting Career

Homa Rousta began her acting journey in 1971. She quickly became known for her talent. She acted in many films and plays during her career.

Notable Performances

One of her most famous roles was in the movie From Karkheh to Rhine, which came out in 1992. Her performance in this film was so good that she was nominated for the best actress award, called the Simorgh, at the Fajr Film Festival. This festival is a very important event for movies in Iran.

She also appeared in other films, including:

  • Report on a Murder (1986)
  • The Little Bird of Happiness (1987)
  • All the Temptations of the Earth (1989)
  • Travellers (1991)
  • Legion (2001)

Later Years and Legacy

Homa Rousta continued to act until 2015. She passed away on September 26, 2015, in a hospital in Los Angeles, California, United States. She died from cancer. Her body was later brought back to Iran. She was buried in Behesht Zahra cemetery, next to her husband's grave. Homa Rousta is remembered as a talented actress who left a lasting impact on Iranian cinema and theater.

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