Soraya Esfandiary-Bakhtiary

With an average build and Middle Eastern features, she stood out in royal circles. Born in Isfahan, Iran, she married the last shah of Iran and became his second wife. The marriage lasted three years before ending in divorce. She later pursued an acting career, appearing in several films. Living in both Iran and France, she held dual nationality: Iranian and French. She passed away on October 25, 2001, at the age of 69. Her life bridged two worlds, from the opulence of the Persian court to the glamour of cinema. She remained a figure of public interest long after her royal days ended. Her legacy is a complex one, intertwined with the history of a nation.