Скачать или смотреть PAYAM BANIFAZ on Immigrating from Iran to Los Angeles, His Acting Journey, & Practicing Gratitude

Actor/Comedian Payam Banifaz ( Farhad on ‪@ShamelessOnShowtime‬ ) talks about how he fled Iran at 8 years old, changed his career from law to acting, and what keeps him going when things get tough.

⭐️CHAPTERS⭐️
0:00 - Sneak Peak
0:13 - Introducing Payam Banifaz aka Peter Banifaz
1:04 - Payam’s Upbringing In Iran
3:28 - How Payam Fled Iran During The War
5:00 - Payam’s Immigrant Experience in America
7:18 - Payam’s Experience in American Public Schools
10:16 - When Payam Decided To Pursue Acting
21:15 - Payam’s Journey With Acting Agents
28:45 - Do Not Take The Casting Process Personally
31:57 - Payam’s Start In Improv & Sketch Comedy
40:26 - Dealing with the Ups & Downs in this Industry
46:34 - Some Good & Some Bad Advice
52:30 - Stars in Payam’s Life & Giving Back
57:03 - Connect with Payam

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*NOTE: Payam and I stand in solidarity with the SAG-AFTRA strike. This interview is a career retrospective and not a promotional interview for any show/film.