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Born in Tehran, Iran, into an Iranian-Assyrian family, Rosie Malek Yonan is a classically trained pianist, composer, actress, director, writer, documentary filmmaker and activist. She began studying piano at the age of four and while still in her teens, competed in and won many national piano competitions in Iran and attended the Tehran Conservatory of Music. In 1972 after winning a national piano competition in Iran, she was invited by Queen Farah Pahlavi to play at a Command Performance. She studied classical piano with Saul Joseph at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music, and acting with Ray Reinhardt at the American Conservatory Theatre. Rosie made her television debut in 1982 on Aaron Spelling's television series, "Dynasty",She has since appeared in numerous notable television shows, including "General Hospital", films and plays, acting in a wide range of roles opposite many of Hollywood's leading actors.
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