Juliette Motamed
Juliette Motamed | |
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| Born | Sweden |
| Other names | AZADI.mp3 |
| Years active | 2018–present |
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Juliette Motamed is a British actress and musician. She makes music and DJs under the moniker AZADI.mp3. On television, she is known for her role in the Channel 4 sitcom We Are Lady Parts (2021–). Her films include Magic Mike's Last Dance (2023).
Early life
[edit]Motamed was born to Iranian parents and moved from Sweden to England at one year old.[1] She grew up in North London.[2][3]
Career
[edit]In 2019, Motamed starred in the short film Pagans[4] and released tracks such as "Aphrodite". Working with NTS Radio's WIP artist development programme,[5] Motamed released her conceptual three-track debut EP Summer in the Crypt later that year.[6]
Having appeared in Nida Manzoor's 2018 comedy short Lady Parts, Motamed reprised her role as punk drummer Ayesha in the Channel 4 sitcom We Are Lady Parts in 2021, marking her television debut.[7][8] She is set to return for the sitcom's second series.[9] Also in 2021, Motamed released the single "NAZAR".[10] The following year, she took part in Radio Alhara's Sonic Liberation Front stream held in protest of the death of Mahsa Amini.[11]
Motamed made her feature film debut as dancer Hannah in the 2023 comedy-drama Magic Mike's Last Dance, the third and final installment in the Magic Mike trilogy with Channing Tatum and Salma Hayek.[12] That summer, she featured in the inaugural Another Sky Festival for SWANA artists[13] and on Intended Consequence, a compilation of electronic music by Iranian women and non-binary people.[14]
On the side, Motamed gives Ableton lessons.[15]
Artistry
[edit]Motamed grew up listening to Googoosh, Mohammad-Reza Shajarian, Aqua, and Missy Elliott. She has named Googoosh as well as the likes of My Chemical Romance, Aphex Twin, Imogen Heap, and Earl Sweatshirt as her influences.[16]
Filmography
[edit]Film
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | The Fence | Asha | Short film |
| 2018 | Lady Parts | Ayesha | Short film |
| 2019 | Pagans | Juliette | Short film |
| 2023 | Magic Mike's Last Dance | Hannah |
Television
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021–present | We Are Lady Parts | Ayesha | Main role |
| 2022 | Ellie & Natasia | 1 episode | |
| 2023 | Maneater | Zoe | Television film |
| 2023 | Sky Comedy Shorts | Sonja | Episode: "Past Caring"[17] |
| 2024 | Halo | Carina | 3 episodes |
| 2024 | The Completely Made-Up Adventures of Dick Turpin | Abigail | Episode: "The Unrobbable Coach" |
References
[edit]- ^ Khairi, Nour (12 November 2021). "Meet AZADI.mp3: the British-Iranian artist making left-field pop with punk energy". Azeema. Retrieved 14 October 2023.
- ^ "AZADI.mp3 Gives Us Her Guide To North London". Trippin. Retrieved 14 October 2023.
- ^ Varaidzo (25 May 2021). "Meet AZADI.mp3 the IRL alt girl playing a Muslim punk drummer in We Are Lady Parts". gal-dem. Retrieved 14 October 2023.
- ^ McVeigh, Roisin (21 February 2019). "Watch Pagans, a short film about grief and girlhood in the UK countryside". Dazed. Retrieved 14 October 2023.
- ^ Tapponi, Roisin (20 June 2019). "Azadi.mp3 is the DJ to Watch this Year". Mille. Retrieved 14 October 2023.
- ^ Ward, Billy (12 November 2019). "Azadi.mp3 articulates end-of-summer angst on 'Summer In The Crypt'". DMY. Retrieved 14 October 2023.
- ^ Wigley, Lucy (17 May 2021). "Juliette Motamed as Ayesha". PopSugar. Retrieved 13 October 2023.
- ^ Rimi, Aisha (20 May 2021). "We Are Lady Parts Will Redefine Your Understanding Of Punk". Bustle. Retrieved 14 October 2023.
- ^ Jibril, Halima (11 March 2023). "AZADI.mp3 on Music, We Are Lady Parts and Being a Bad Bitch". Polyester. Retrieved 14 October 2023.
- ^ Okonkwo, Emeka (16 November 2021). "AZADI.mp3 - NAZAR - Single Review". RA. Retrieved 14 October 2023.
- ^ Hanford, Paul (30 September 2022). "Iranian DJs have joined forces for a global radio protest". The Face. Retrieved 14 October 2023.
- ^ Cremona, Patrick (10 February 2023). "Magic Mike's Last Dance cast: Who stars alongside Channing Tatum?". Radio Times. Retrieved 14 October 2023.
- ^ "programme". Another Sky Festival. Retrieved 14 October 2023.
- ^ Guttridge-Hewitt, Martin (20 July 2023). "Apranik Records announces new compilation of electronic music by Iranian women, 'Intended Consequence'". DJ. Retrieved 14 October 2023.
- ^ "Azadi.mp3, Ableton Tutor". Hub16 Dalston. Retrieved 14 October 2023.
- ^ "Azadi.mp3". Refuge. 3 November 2021. Retrieved 14 October 2023.
- ^ "Juliette Motamed". British Comedy Guide. Retrieved 14 October 2023.
External links
[edit]- Living people
- Actresses from London
- British actresses of Asian descent
- British Asian musicians
- British people of Iranian descent
- British women DJs
- British women record producers
- DJs from London
- Actors from the London Borough of Camden
- Riot grrrl musicians
- Musicians from the London Borough of Camden
- Swedish people of Iranian descent
- Singers from the London Borough of Camden