Arsinée_Khanjian

Arsinée Khanjian

Arsinée Khanjian

Canadian actress and producer (born 1958)


Arsinée Khanjian (Western Armenian: Արսինէ Խանճեան, Eastern Armenian: Արսինե Խանջյան; born 6 September 1958) is a Canadian actress and activist. She is widely known for her collaborations with her husband, filmmaker Atom Egoyan. She won the 2003 Genie Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role for her role in Ararat.

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Career

In addition to her independent work and stage roles, she is regularly cast by her husband, Canadian filmmaker Atom Egoyan, in his films. She has a bachelor's degree in French and Spanish from Concordia University and a master's degree in political science from the University of Toronto.

Khanjian is a civil rights activist and was briefly detained in Armenia in 2016 while protesting human rights abuses.[1]

Personal life

Khanjian with her husband Atom Egoyan in 2013

Her husband, Atom Egoyan, credits her for inspiring him to further explore his Armenian roots. She lives in Toronto with her husband and their son.[citation needed]

Khanjian was a jury member for the Cinéfoundation and Short Films sections at the 2012 Cannes Film Festival.[2]

Filmography

Film

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Awards and nominations

  • Chlotrudis Society for Independent Film Chloe Award (2002).
  • Recipient of the Queen's Golden Jubilee Medal (2002).
  • Queen Zabel Award by the Eastern Prelacy of the Armenian Apostolic Church of America (2003).
  • Sourp Mesrob Mashdotz Award (2003)
  • Durban International Film Festival Winner for Best Actress in Ararat (2003)
  • Genie Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in Ararat (2003).
  • The Crystal Award for Creative Excellence by Women in Film and Television (2005) [3]

References

  1. "Canadian actress detained amid chaos in Armenian capital". 27 July 2016.
  2. "The Jury for the Cinéfondation and Short Films". Cannes Film Festival. Archived from the original on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 29 March 2012.
  3. "Arsinée Khanjian |". Archived from the original on 12 April 2018. Retrieved 11 April 2018.

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