Keanush Tafreshi on Rejection, Representation, and Becoming Hassan Zamani in 'The Agency' Series.

What does it mean to bring authenticity to a character when your own cultural identity becomes part of the process? Actor Keanush Tafreshi joins Mona on The Hollywood Makers to talk about it.From theater stages to sharing the screen with names like Richard Gere and Michael Fassbender in The Agency, Keanush opens up about playing Hassan Zamani with vulnerability and complexity instead of stereotype, and what it meant to reconnect with Farsi, the language he grew up speaking, as part of preparing for the role. He also gets honest about rejection, uncertainty, and the discipline it takes to keep showing up for your craft.This one hits different if you’ve ever chased something the industry didn’t hand you.🎙️Listen now on The Hollywood Makers podcast and on YouTubePromotional images courtesy of Paramount+ Press Express.Music licensed through Soundstripe. Code: EKZWWFWWAUUESSIYSubscribe for free to receive new posts! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit rossyeeguigure.substack.com