Merila Zarei - Actor Profile

Merila Zarei

Acting
Freshness: Jan 24, 2026
43Total Films
9.0 Highest Rated
Born: Apr 14, 1974
Birth Place: Tehran, Iran

About Merila Zarei

Merila Zarei (مریلا زارعی) was born on 14 April 1974. She is an Iranian actress famous for A Separation, About Elly, Hush! Girls Don't Scream, Two Women, Track 143, the Fifth Reaction, Keifar, The Unwanted Woman and The Outcast. She graduated from Azad University of Tehran. During her studies Merila Zarei became interested in acting through Ezatollah Entezami's acting courses. Her first movie was in Ali Asghar Shadravan's Patak. She received the Crystal Simorgh for the best actress in a supporting role for The Friday's Soldiers from the 22nd Fajr International Film Festival. More recently, Merila Zarei appeared in Ebrahim Hatamiki a's 2016 feature film 'Bodyguard' and Reza Mirkarimi's multi award winning movie 'Daughter'.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Merila Zarei reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 43 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Merila Zarei's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 14% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Merila Zarei remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Little Black Fish, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Merila Zarei Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Merila Zarei's career based on audience ratings.

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Merila Zarei.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2025 Angels Don't Die Narrator Flop Similar →
2025 Moses The Kalimullah: At Dawn - Super Hit Similar →
2022 Henas - Flop Similar →
2020 Karo - Flop Similar →
2019 Mastermind - Flop Similar →
2018 The Misunderstanding - Flop Similar →
2017 Israfil - Flop Similar →
2017 Israfil Taji Flop Similar →
2017 Under the Smokey Roof Shirin Flop Similar →
2016 Gita - Flop Similar →
2016 Daughter - Average Similar →
2016 Bodyguard Haj Heidar's Wife Flop Similar →
2015 The Little Black Fish - Super Hit Similar →
2015 Everything for Sale - Flop Similar →
2014 Track 143 Olfat Average Similar →
2014 Che Hana Average Similar →
2013 Hush! Girls Don't Scream Lawyer Hit Similar →
2012 I Feel Sleepy Shirin Flop Similar →
2012 Golden Diet Pari Flop Similar →
2012 The Bear - Average Similar →
2011 A Separation Miss Ghahraii Super Hit Similar →
2010 The Report of a Celebration - Flop Similar →
2010 Retribution Sepideh Flop Similar →
2010 The Other - Flop Similar →
2009 The Feisty Rooster Maryam Flop Similar →
2009 About Elly Shohreh Super Hit Similar →
2009 Shirin - Average Similar →
2009 Nish O Zanboor - Flop Similar →
2008 A Little Mistake - Flop Similar →
2008 Invitation Bahar Flop Similar →
2007 Deportees - Average Similar →
2007 Empty Hands - Hit Similar →
2006 Distress - Flop Similar →
2006 Half Mine, Half Yours - Flop Similar →
2005 Verdict - Flop Similar →
2005 The Unwanted Woman Sima Flop Similar →
2004 Friday's Soldiers - Flop Similar →
2004 The Singles Mohandes Flop Similar →
2003 Movie mania - Flop Similar →
2003 Equation Zohre Flop Similar →
2003 The Fifth Reaction - Average Similar →
2000 Leaning on the Wind Marjan Flop Similar →
1999 Two Women - Flop Similar →

Merila Zarei - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Merila Zarei?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Merila Zarei is "The Little Black Fish" with a rating of 9.0/10.

How many movies has Merila Zarei acted in?

Merila Zarei has been featured in at least 43 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Merila Zarei?

Other notable films include "Moses The Kalimullah: At Dawn", "A Separation", and "About Elly".