Merila Zarei, a celebrated and highly acclaimed Iranian actress, came into this world on April 14th, 1974, and has since evolved into a ubiquitous and iconic figure within the realm of the film industry.
Notable among her impressive repertoire of film appearances are standout performances in the critically acclaimed movies "A Separation", "About Elly", "Hush! Girls Don't Scream", "Two Women", "Track 143", "The Fifth Reaction", "Keifar", "The Unwanted Woman", and "The Outcast".
Merila Zarei's odyssey in the realm of acting commenced during her tenure at Azad University of Tehran, where she was initially introduced to the art of acting through a series of comprehensive courses taught by the esteemed Ezatollah Entezami. This pivotal moment marked the beginning of her journey in the entertainment industry, which would eventually lead her to secure her debut role in the feature film Patak, directed by the accomplished Ali Asghar Shadravan.
Merila Zarei's remarkable career has been marked by a multitude of distinguished honors and accolades, with one of the most notable being the esteemed Crystal Simorgh award for outstanding performance as a supporting actress in the critically acclaimed film, The Friday's Soldiers, which received widespread recognition and acclaim at the 22nd Fajr International Film Festival.
Notably, in recent times, this talented individual has consistently delivered outstanding performances that have left audiences in awe, most recently in Ebrahim Hatamiki's 2016 feature film production of 'Bodyguard', a cinematic masterpiece that showcased her exceptional acting prowess.