Boniadi is an Iranian born British-American actress and activist.

Among her many film and television credits, she co-starred as Fara Sherazi on “Homeland” and is currently filming season two of the acclaimed espionage drama “Counterpart.”

She is also a human and women’s rights advocate with a focus on Iran. Boniadi has served as a spokesperson for Amnesty International USA, and is currently a Board Member at the Center for Human Rights in Iran, and a Term Member at the Council on Foreign Relations. Her advocacy work has taken her to Capitol Hill, British Parliament, and most recently, the Bundestag.