Pegah Ghafoori
- Actress
- Producer
Pegah Ghafoori is an Iranian-Canadian actress and producer who has established herself as a versatile performer across television and film. She relocated from Tehran, Iran to Toronto, Canada in 2009, where she pursued her artistic education and career development.
Ghafoori attended Humber College in Toronto, graduating with honors. She began her creative journey at age 14 when she released her first single "Fall Apart," demonstrating early musical talent as a singer-songwriter. Her formal acting training took place through the Claude Watson Arts program, where she developed the foundational skills that would define her performance approach.
Ghafoori transitioned from theater to film in 2011, marking the beginning of her professional acting career. Her early work included roles in several short films that showcased her range and emotional depth. She appeared in productions including "Brave Kids Run," "Stealing from Stoners," "Ninti," "Red Secret," and "SmokeBreak." Notable performances during this period included playing Peggy in the drama "Hello Au Revoir" and Kat in the thriller "Red Secret."
Ghafoori gained significant recognition for her portrayal of Fatima Hassan in the television series "From" (2022-2024), a role that elevated her profile within the horror-thriller genre. Her character Fatima is described as a persistent voice of optimism and hope among the trapped residents of the mysterious township, bringing emotional complexity to the ensemble cast. She also starred in the feature film "One Must Wash Eyes" (2024), further expanding her filmography as both actress and producer.
As a producer, Ghafoori has established her own production company with a focus on amplifying underrepresented voices in cinema. Her production philosophy centers on creating opportunities for diverse storytelling, utilizing cinema as a platform for varied cultural experiences. Known for the emotional connection she brings to both stage and screen performances, Ghafoori represents a new generation of Iranian-Canadian artists working within North American entertainment industries. Her dual heritage and multilingual capabilities position her as a bridge between different cultural narratives in contemporary media production.
Ghafoori attended Humber College in Toronto, graduating with honors. She began her creative journey at age 14 when she released her first single "Fall Apart," demonstrating early musical talent as a singer-songwriter. Her formal acting training took place through the Claude Watson Arts program, where she developed the foundational skills that would define her performance approach.
Ghafoori transitioned from theater to film in 2011, marking the beginning of her professional acting career. Her early work included roles in several short films that showcased her range and emotional depth. She appeared in productions including "Brave Kids Run," "Stealing from Stoners," "Ninti," "Red Secret," and "SmokeBreak." Notable performances during this period included playing Peggy in the drama "Hello Au Revoir" and Kat in the thriller "Red Secret."
Ghafoori gained significant recognition for her portrayal of Fatima Hassan in the television series "From" (2022-2024), a role that elevated her profile within the horror-thriller genre. Her character Fatima is described as a persistent voice of optimism and hope among the trapped residents of the mysterious township, bringing emotional complexity to the ensemble cast. She also starred in the feature film "One Must Wash Eyes" (2024), further expanding her filmography as both actress and producer.
As a producer, Ghafoori has established her own production company with a focus on amplifying underrepresented voices in cinema. Her production philosophy centers on creating opportunities for diverse storytelling, utilizing cinema as a platform for varied cultural experiences. Known for the emotional connection she brings to both stage and screen performances, Ghafoori represents a new generation of Iranian-Canadian artists working within North American entertainment industries. Her dual heritage and multilingual capabilities position her as a bridge between different cultural narratives in contemporary media production.
