Juliette Motamed

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).

Juliette Motamed
Born
Sweden
Other namesAZADI.mp3
Years active2018–present
Musical career
Genres
Instruments
  • Vocals

Early life

Motamed was born to Iranian parents and moved from Sweden to England at one years old.[1] She grew up in North London.[2][3]

Career

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

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

Film
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
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]

References
  1. Khairi, Nour (12 November 2021). "Meet AZADI.mp3: the British-Iranian artist making left-field pop with punk energy". Azeema. Retrieved 14 October 2023.
  2. "AZADI.mp3 Gives Us Her Guide To North London". Trippin. Retrieved 14 October 2023.
  3. 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.
  4. McVeigh, Roisin (21 February 2019). "Watch Pagans, a short film about grief and girlhood in the UK countryside". Dazed. Retrieved 14 October 2023.
  5. Tapponi, Roisin (20 June 2019). "Azadi.mp3 is the DJ to Watch this Year". Mille. Retrieved 14 October 2023.
  6. Ward, Billy (12 November 2019). "Azadi.mp3 articulates end-of-summer angst on 'Summer In The Crypt'". DMY. Retrieved 14 October 2023.
  7. Wigley, Lucy (17 May 2021). "Juliette Motamed as Ayesha". PopSugar. Retrieved 13 October 2023.
  8. Rimi, Aisha (20 May 2021). "We Are Lady Parts Will Redefine Your Understanding Of Punk". Bustle. Retrieved 14 October 2023.
  9. Jibril, Halima (11 March 2023). "AZADI.mp3 on Music, We Are Lady Parts and Being a Bad Bitch". Polyester. Retrieved 14 October 2023.
  10. Okonkwo, Emeka (16 November 2021). "AZADI.mp3 - NAZAR - Single Review". RA. Retrieved 14 October 2023.
  11. Hanford, Paul (30 September 2022). "Iranian DJs have joined forces for a global radio protest". The Face. Retrieved 14 October 2023.
  12. Cremona, Patrick (10 February 2023). "Magic Mike's Last Dance cast: Who stars alongside Channing Tatum?". Radio Times. Retrieved 14 October 2023.
  13. "programme". Another Sky Festival. Retrieved 14 October 2023.
  14. Guttridge-Hewitt, Martin (20 July 2023). "Apranik Records announces new compilation of electronic music by Iranian women, 'Intended Consequence'". DJ. Retrieved 14 October 2023.
  15. "Azadi.mp3, Ableton Tutor". Hub16 Dalston. Retrieved 14 October 2023.
  16. "Azadi.mp3". Refuge. 3 November 2021. Retrieved 14 October 2023.
  17. "Juliette Motamed". British Comedy Guide. Retrieved 14 October 2023.
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