Arsinée Khanjian

Arsinée Khanjian

Arsinée Khanjian at the Third Golden Apricot Film Festival at Yerevan, Armenia.
Born September 6, 1958 (1958-09-06) (age 53)
Beirut, Lebanon
Awards Genie Award for Best Actress
2002 Ararat

Arsinée Khanjian (in Armenian Արսինե Խանջյան, in Western Armenian Արսինէ Խանճեան) (born 1958 in Beirut, Lebanon) is an Armenian-Canadian actress and producer. 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. Her husband, Egoyan, credits her for inspiring him to further explore his Armenian roots. She lives in Toronto with her husband and their son, Arshile.

Selected filmography

Year Title Role Other notes
1984 Next of Kin Azah Deryan First met Atom Egoyan
1991 The Adjuster Hera
1993 Calendar Wife/Translator
1994 Exotica Zoe
1996 Irma Vep
1997 The Sweet Hereafter Wanda
1999 Felicia's Journey Gala
2001 Fat Girl Mother
2002 Ararat Ani Genie Award winner for Best Actress
2005 Sabah Sabah Genie Award nominee for Best Actress
2007 Stone, Time, Touch Herself
La Masseria Delle Allodole Armineh
2008 Adoration Sabine

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