Ebrahim Nabavi

About

Iranian writer, journalist, and satirist who is best recognized for writing for the online outlets Gooya and Rooz. He is also known for his daily column sotūn-e panjom which appeared in the Jame'eh newspaper. 

Before Fame

He studied Sociology at Shiraz University as well as the University of Tehran. He started his career in politics, working for the Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance. He then gained attention as a writer once he started publishing satirical pieces through the magazine Soroush. 

Trivia

He is known for having won the Viareggio Prize for Foreign Journalist in 2010 as well as the Prince Claus Award in 2005. 

Family Life

He was born and raised in Astara, Iran 

Associated With

In his popular viral video The Confession: Ebrahim Nabavi, he claimed to have affairs with several celebrities including Scarlett Johansson and Carla Bruni.