Reza Diako

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Known Credits

1.0918

Gender

Male

Birthday

06-May-1993

Age

(33 years old)

Place of Birth

Geneva, Switzerland

Also Known As
  • Rezo Diako

Reza Diako

Biography

Reza Diako is an English/Persian actor of Austrian nationality and Iranian origin. He has taken over the role of 'Apostle Philip' in the worldwide influential TV series "The Chosen." A historical drama based on the life of Jesus and those who knew him, the popular series returns in February via its fourth season with a singular viewing experience releasing bi-weekly in theaters. On the big screen, Reza has two upcoming projects: the indie film "The Astronaut" (Kate Mara and Laurence Fishburne) as 'Ethan Marshall' the director of NASA and "Reading Lolita in Tehran" alongside award-winning actress Golshifteh Farahani and Zar Mir Ebrahimi. The film is based on the best-selling memoir, and Reza portrays 'Bahri', an intellectual literature student caught in the middle of his role as a leading member of the student Islamic society at the University of Allameh Tabatabei in Tehran, and his deep love and respect for both literature for his professor, Azar Nafisi (Golshifteh Farahani), under the backdrop of the early days of Iranian Revolution and the Iran/Iraq War in the early 1980s. In 2018, Reza was cast as ' Harry Razavi' in "Transparent," a feature film about homelessness in Central London. He subsequently had lead roles as ' Misha' in "Tummyache," a feature film about an ex-famous child actor struggling with addiction, winning several festival awards, and as 'Eli' in Son of Man, a theatre production reflecting on the life of Jesus Christ during his adolescence. He was later featured in the theatre production, Fatherless Son, a drama about gang violence in the streets of London. Reza then made his way into mainstream TV and Film projects. He was cast as a regular for both seasons of Apple TV's Original International Emmy Award winning drama, "Tehran," in the regular role of 'Shahin.' He also played 'Henri' in ITV's new series, "A Spy Among Friends," and featured in the BBC series, "Around the World in 80 Days" and in "The Son," directed by Florian Zeller. More recently,Reza appeared in Sundance's 2023 Audience Award and Best Screenwriter Award winning film, "The Persian Version," as 'Hamid.' He also played series regular, 'Zak,' in HBO Max and Sky Atlantic's second season of "I Hated Suzie." He can also be seen in MBC1 and Shahid Series, "London Class," in the regular role of 'Aslan,' in a story about an Iranian family close to the King of Iran, the Shah, who was forced to take refuge in London after the Shah's downfall in 1978. Reza also appears in the role of 'Haadee,' in Guy Ritchie's feature, "The Covenant" and in the Netflix Drama, "The Diplomat," in the role of 'Basir.'


Credits

Trigger Trigger (2022) Character: N/A
The story follows Anthony, a mixed European gay man, who auditions for the reality TV Show "Dream Island". The casting director's questions begin to trigger him as he relives a traumatic event. This is a story based on true events and raises awareness about sexual consent, especially in the lgbtqi+ community.
Echo Echo (2023) Character: Tom
Alice is a grieving childless mother. Her deepest desire is to be with her lost child. Alice's grief manifests itself as Echo - a much wanted but imagined memory. As Echo draws Alice into her world - underwater -- for a brief moment of joy, Alice is united with Echo...before having to choose....
InterNeurs InterNeurs (2019) Character: Joseph
A group of entrepreneurs from different parts of the world with unique and distinct starts-ups at different stages. Showcasing their start-ups, the struggles that they face, and how they work with their teams to overcome their obstacles.
The Chosen: Crucifixion The Chosen: Crucifixion (2027) Character: Philip
The sixth season finale of the popular Biblical television series, following Jesus' arrest and trial leading up to His crucifixion.
The Audition The Audition (2022) Character: Izzi
In the midst of a global pandemic, an actor who enters an audition must pass a series of tests in order to keep those around him alive.
The Astronaut The Astronaut (2025) Character: Ethan Marshall
After returning from her first space mission, astronaut Sam Walker is placed under NASA’s care at a high security house for rehabilitation and medical testing. However, when disturbing occurrences begin happening around the property, she fears that something extraterrestrial has followed her back to Earth
I Hate Suzie Too I Hate Suzie Too (2022) Character: Zak Khalif
I Hate Suzie Too, the three-part anti-Christmas special, written by Lucy Prebble (Secret Diary of a Call Girl, The Effect, Succession) and Billie Piper (Doctor Who, Yerma, Rare Beasts), follows former child star Suzie Pickles, also played by Piper, as she attempts to rebuild her public image after losing her marriage, her agent and primary custody of her son in the wake of the photo-hacking scandal. Desperate for redemption, Suzie signs on to the chaotic reality dance competition Dance Crazee Xmas, where every performance becomes another battle for public approval.
The Son The Son (2022) Character: Waiter
A successful lawyer, with a new wife and infant, agrees to care for his teenage son from a previous marriage after his ex-wife becomes concerned about the boy's wayward behavior.
The Gay Agenda 27 The Gay Agenda 27 (2024) Character: N/A
In this series of shorts, the phrase "Gay Agenda" is reclaimed from the religious right and transformed into a celebration of gay culture. Sit back and enjoy "Read Aloud," "The Surf Report," and "Trigger."
Guy Ritchie's The Covenant Guy Ritchie's The Covenant (2023) Character: Haadee
After an ambush, Afghan interpreter Ahmed goes to Herculean lengths to save US Army Sergeant John Kinley's life. When Kinley learns that Ahmed and his family were not given safe passage to America as promised, he must return to the war zone and repay his debt.
The Beekeeper The Beekeeper (2024) Character: Scammer #3 - Barry
One man's campaign for vengeance takes on national stakes after he is revealed to be a former operative of a powerful and clandestine organization known as Beekeepers.
The Persian Version The Persian Version (2023) Character: Hamid
When a large Iranian-American family gathers in New York City for the patriarch’s heart transplant, a family secret is uncovered and catapults the estranged mother and daughter into an exploration of the past.
Reading Lolita in Tehran Reading Lolita in Tehran (2024) Character: Bahri
In 1979, amidst censorship and religious extremism, a revolutionary literature professor in Tehran gathers seven of her most dedicated female students to immerse themselves in banned literary classics.



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