Arsinée Khanjian
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.
Arsinée Khanjian | |
|---|---|
Արսինե Խանջյան | |
 Khanjian at the Third Golden Apricot Film Festival at Yerevan, Armenia. | |
| Born | 6 September 1958 Beirut, Lebanon |
| Education | Concordia University University of Toronto |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, film producer |
| Years active | 1984–present |
| Spouse | Atom Egoyan |
| Children | 1 |
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
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.
Khanjian was a jury member for the Cinéfoundation and Short Films sections at the 2012 Cannes Film Festival.[2]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Next of Kin | Azah Deryan | |
| 1988 | Family Viewing | Aline | |
| La boîte à soleil | |||
| 1989 | Speaking Parts | Lisa | |
| 1991 | The Adjuster | Hera | |
| Montreal Stories | Rima | Segment: "En passant" | |
| 1992 | Chickpeas | ||
| 1993 | Calendar | Translator | |
| 1994 | Exotica | Zoe | |
| 1995 | A Portrait of Arshile | Voice | Short film |
| 2 rue de la mémoire | |||
| 1996 | Irma Vep | The American | |
| 1997 | Strands | Lab Worker | Short film |
| The Sweet Hereafter | Wanda | ||
| Bach Cello Suite #4: Sarabande | Sarah | ||
| 1998 | Sentimental Education | Arthur | |
| Last Night | Streetcar Mother | ||
| Late August, Early September | Lucie | ||
| 1999 | Felicia's Journey | Gala | |
| 2000 | Hokees | Anahid | Short film |
| Code Unknown: Incomplete Tales of Several Journeys | Francine | ||
| 2001 | Fat Girl | Mrs. Pingot | |
| 2002 | Ararat | Ani | |
| 2005 | Sabah | Sabah | |
| Where the Truth Lies | Publishing Executive | ||
| 2007 | The Lark Farm | Armineh | |
| 2008 | Adoration | Sabine | |
| 2011 | Nobody Else But You | Dr. Juliette Geminy | |
| De temps et d'eau | Short film | ||
| 2012 | No Man's Zone | Narrator (voice) | |
| 2014 | The Cut | Mrs. Nakashian | |
| Atlit | Mona | ||
| The Captive | Diane Grey | ||
| 2016 | Lost in Armenia | Tzarkanoush | |
| The Other Side of November | Lea/Layla | ||
| 2017 | Last Car | Mayor Keele | |
| 2019 | We Are Gold | ||
| Guest of Honour | Anna | ||
| TBA | Last Car | Post-production |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Looking for Nothing | TV short | |
| 1993 | Street Legal | Rosa Martino | Episode: "Truth or Dare" |
| 1994–1995 | Side Effects | Elaine Chen | Main role (12 episodes) |
| 1996 | Dinner Along the Amazon | Olivia Penney | TV short |
| 1997 | Ms. Scrooge | Cratchit | TV film |
| 1998 | More Tears | Andrea | TV series |
| 1999 | Foolish Heart | Lena | TV series |
| 2000 | Foreign Objects | Maria | TV series |
| 2001 | Mentors | Anaïs Nin | Episode: "Experience" |
| 2002 | Made in Canada | Crystal | Episode: "Veronica's Friend" |
| 2005 | Slings and Arrows | Episode: "Rarer Monsters" | |
| 2006 | ReGenesis | Eva Ramone | Episode: "Our Men in Havana" |
| 2009 | The Border | Ghayda Hassan | Episode: "Broken" |
| 2013 | Murder in Passing | Mayor | 42 episodes |
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
- "Canadian actress detained amid chaos in Armenian capital". 27 July 2016.
- "The Jury for the Cinéfondation and Short Films". Cannes Film Festival. Archived from the original on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 29 March 2012.
- "Arsinée Khanjian |". Archived from the original on 12 April 2018. Retrieved 11 April 2018.
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