Farzan Athari
Farzan Athari
In just a few short years, Farzan Athari has gone from notoriety from his hometown in Stockholm to global recognition.
He is internationally known for his modeling.
Farzan Athari has worked in the Fashion & Entertainment industry for over 10 years in over 20 different countries with over 100 different brands.
He was also the first international model to sign a modeling contract in his home country.
He also acted in 2 cinema movies in his home country, 40 Years Old (2010) with the multi-award-winning actress Leila Hatami from the Oscar-winning movie "A Separation" and he also acted in "The Day goes and The Night comes" (Shabane Rooz) (2011) with Mahnaz Afshar.
In May 2013 he got framed in Dubai, UAE with 21 gram of cocaine outside of his luxurious apartment in Burj Khalifa, the world's tallest tower. He was sentenced to life in prison for the accusation of possession of drugs with intent to selling after nearly getting a dead penalty - the sentence was later reduced to 10 years after he appealed and set up a petition online which has attracted more than 65,000 signatures who wanted justice for his case. He was entrapped and was coerced into signing a confession and statements in Arabic, a language which he can’t read or understand. [3] He later went on to record a rap-song from jail called "Save My Life"[4] asking the ruler Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum for a pardon. The tribute song succeeded and touched His Highness Sheikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum and he ordered a special pardon for Farzan Athari only. This has never happened before. [5]
| Farzan Athari | |
|---|---|
| Born | 26 June 1984 Tehran, Iran |
| Modeling information | |
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (185 cm) |
Awards & Appearance
The winner of The Best Cover Model of the Year for Men's Health (2007)
The winner of The Best Male Model Of the Year in The African Wedding Shows (2006)
The First International Model that signs a modelling contract in Iran.
Crowned as Mr.Persia
2005 on Internet.
International Fashion Model Contest 2005 (Shanghai) (Between 48 competitors from different countries, Farzan Athari won the People Choice Award)
Brands and campaigns
Coca-Cola, GQ, Nike for Edgars, Pond's Cream, Nokia, Pal Zileri, L`Officiel, Dolce&Gabbana, Hero Honda, Ermenegildo Zegna, Lightnex Cream, Armani, Danone Yogurt, Versace, Monte Carlo, Hermes, JW Marriott Hotel, Massimo Dutti, River Island, Men´s Health Magazine (Cover Model) ELLE homme, Energie, DAKS, GAS, SAKS Fifth Avenue, Charles Jourdan & Guy Laroche, LG campaign (Billboard), Diesel, Optical Vision, Nivea Shaving Cream, Mark Fairwhale (Campaign), J.Hampstead, Carducci, Bruin Golf, Roco Baroco, TAJ Hotel, Parx (Campaign), Optical Plus, Diem Rocche, Erdose, Zoranzi, Lancetti, Eurosuit (Campaign), Globus (Campaign), Lightnex Cream (Campaign), Hacoupian (Campaign), Options (Campaign), Derby (Campaign), Dixcyy, Valero (Campaign), Donnier, Kidley, Kachin, Monte Carlo, 18+ (Campaign), Highs (Campaign), BFars, MLCD...etc.
Hosting
The PharmaClinix Awards
Young Designers Awards
Home-Grown Business Awards