Description: Shahab Hosseini (شهاب حسینی) is a versatile director and actor in the realms of theater, television, and cinema, born in 1974 in Tehran, Iran. His professional journey commenced with the role of Amir Ghavidel's "Rokhsareh." Notably, he received consecutive nominations for Best Supporting Actor at the Fajr Festival for his performances in "A Candle in The Wind," directed by Pouran Derakhshandeh, and "Salvation in Twenty Minutes After Eight," directed by Sirous Alvand. His breakthrough came when he clinched the Best Actor Award at the Fajr Festival for his role in Tahmineh Milani's "The Superstar." Shahab Hosseini earned an Honorary Diploma for Best Supporting Actor in Asghar Farhadi's "About Elly" in 2008. The pinnacle of his acclaim was achieved when he secured the Best Actor Award at the Berlin Film Festival for his exceptional performance in Asghar Farhadi's "A Separation." Subsequently, he received the Best Actor award at the Cannes Film Festival for his role in Farhadi's "The Salesman." In addition to his acting prowess, Shahab Hosseini demonstrated his skills behind the camera by producing his film "Resident of the Middle Class" in 2014. His filmography includes remarkable performances in movies such as Bahram Tavakoli's "Parse Dar Meh," Kianoush Ayari's "Khaneh Pedari," Maziar Miri's "The Painting Pool," and Soheil Biragi's "My Brother, Khosrow." His contributions to the Iranian cinema have solidified his status as one of the most accomplished and celebrated figures in the industry.