Born Name
Medalion Rahimi
Nick Name
Medalion
Sun Sign
Cancer
Born Place
Los Angeles, California, United States
Residence
Los Angeles, California, United States
Nationality
Education
After graduating from high school, Medalion Rahimi got enrolled at the School of Theater at University of California, Los Angeles. She graduated from the university with a Bachelor of Arts degree with major in theatre and minor in English.
Medalion took classes for belly dancing at Rouhi Dance Studio for 3 years. She also took hip-hop dance training from Millennium Dance Studio for 2 years.
Occupation
Actress
Family
- Father – Kiumars Rahimi (Dentist)
- Mother – Fariba Rahimi (Lawyer)
- Siblings – Farmon Rahimi (Older Brother), Lila Rahimi (Younger Sister)
Manager
Medalion Rahimi is represented by Church-Hugger Management.
Build
Slim
Height
5 ft 6 in or 167.5 cm
Weight
53 kg or 117 lbs
Boyfriend / Spouse
Medalion has rarely spoken about her private life in her interactions with the media, which makes it difficult to say anything about her dating history and status.
However, she has revealed that her boyfriend whom she was dating at the age of 21, advised her to embrace her natural hair, which she had badly damaged through various therapies and regular use of straightener.
Race / Ethnicity
Multiracial
On both her parents’ side, she is of Iranian descent. On her mother’s side, she has Jewish ancestry. She also has traces of Russian ancestry.
Hair Color
Dark Brown
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Curly hair
- Petite figure
- Freckled face
Brand Endorsements
Medalion Rahimi has appeared in the TV commercials for the following brands –
- Kay Jewelers Open Hearts
- Honda Fit
- Pantene
- Taco Bell
Religion
Medalion was raised in a Jewish and Islamic household. However, her religious views aren’t known publicly.
Best Known For
- Being cast in the role of Princess Isabella in the period drama TV series, Still Star-Crossed.
- Being cast in a supporting role in the teen drama movie, Before I Fall.
- Having made guest appearances on the popular TV shows such as NCIS, New Girl, and Jane the Virgin.
First Film
In 2011, she made her theatrical film debut in the romantic drama movie, Fat City, New Orleans.
First TV Show
In 2013, Medalion Rahimi made her first TV show appearance in Final Shot episode of the popular crime drama series, Criminal Minds.
Personal Trainer
Medalion Rahimi’s workout routine and diet plan aren’t available.
Medalion Rahimi Favorite Things
- Shakespeare Play – A Midsummer Night’s Dream
- Period Drama – Dangerous Liaisons
- Celebrity Crush – Jimmy Fallon
Source – Variety, E Online
Medalion Rahimi Facts
- Her parents moved to the United States in the 70s as they fled from the revolution in their native Iran.
- While growing up, she was often bullied because of her freckles, which others kids used to tell her was a sign of disease. She was also called mental mouth because of her buck teeth.
- Her interest in acting was sparked by her acting gig in the role of Cha-Cha DiGregorio in the school production of Grease while studying in 7th grade. The acting gigs in school productions also did wonders for her shattered confidence.
- She decided to study acting at UCLA on an advice of her high school drama teacher.
- She has been a vocal critic of Donald Trump’s administration’s travel ban against 6 Muslim-majority countries.
- In Before I Fall auditions, she had initially screen tested for the role of Ally. She had sent in a tape as she was visiting Berlin at that time and when she returned, she was offered the role of Elody.
- Early in her career, she had to struggle to find decent roles as she fell victim of stereotyping.
- She was offered a couple of modeling gigs when she was 4 years old.
- Follow her on Twitter and Instagram.
Featured Image by Medalion Rahimi / Instagram
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