Leila Forouhar (born 23 February 1959, Isfahan, Iran) is a Prominent Iranian pop and classical singer. She was a child star, acting from the age of 3.She is one of the most successful women artists in Iranian society. She relocated to Turkey in 1984, then to Paris, before emigrating to Los Angeles in 1988. Leila is the daughter of the late Iranian actor Jahangir Forouhar. As a child she acted in movies in minor roles, receiving recognition for her part in Soltane Ghalbha (King of Hearts). As a teenager she began modeling for fashion magazines. She continued to act in movies and has featured in over 47 films, including Ezteraab, Three Sisters and The Thirsty Ones. War with neighboring Iraq had a negative impact on the Iranian movie and music industry. The Forouhar family stayed in Teheran until deciding to emigrate from the country.source: wikipedia
