Persianesque: Iranian Magazine

Dresses by Golnessa, Original Photos via Bravo

Have you been following season two of Bravo‘s The Fashion Show: Ultimate Collection?

We have.

And we were planning on rooting for the show’s first Iranian contestant, fashion designer Golnessa Farmanara, all the way to the end. Then, during the Reel to Genteel episode–where  the designers are tasked to create dresses for Real Housewives of O.C. and New Jersey cast members as part of a make-under challenge–our hopes became outmoded… Continue Reading

The FUNATICAL: Taking Comedy to the Extreme’s We Come in Peace comedy tour, features Muslim, Jewish, Christian, Hindu and Bahai comedians, and aims to dissolve stereotypes while entertaining your pants off, simultaneously!

“Funatical means, extreme comedy delivered with extreme diversity,” headlining actor/comedian Max Amini points out. “Comedians from different cultural backgrounds have come together to share mutual perspectives: Love, peace, and joy.

“Not only does this tour poke at stereotypes but it also sheds light on how silly it is to judge and/or stereotype an entire race or nation. Not to mention the fact that jokes and humor have proven to be a great platform for all of us to learn more about different cultures and people.” Continue Reading

With a major tour schedule ahead, we’re not sure how this popular Iranian-American comedian and actor, Max Amini, has found the time to create this MUST SEE and super-funny video (and fake informercial), for a contest.

What contest? You ask…

The “create your own infomercial” contest set forth by the production team of Grassroots, a movie starring Jason Biggs and Cedric the Entertainer.

“The Hulbody works your whole body,” Hul Zabdul, a Middle Eastern trainer and the main character in Amini’s hilarious video, chimes in his part-purrzhie accent–: “Your abs, your gluteus, your ham-ess-tring, your thighs, and your name it…” Continue Reading

Surprise!

A new reality show is casting.

OK. Maybe it’s not much of a surprise…but, the search is on for the ”new face of the confectionery world that makes creative candy and or chocolate creations”.

So if you are a professional confectionery artist that “either owns your own family business or works with a dedicated team to create sugary fantasies and/or chocolate treasures”, you should apply for a chance to be on the show, The Sweet Life.

The Sweet Life is actively looking to fill spots for chocolaitiers, confectionary creators, candy architects, donut designers, and/or a family business with a unique business and lifestyle. (Not including cakes or cupcakes.) Continue Reading