Shocking news (I)? Ebi's gift from an Arab Sheikh? Keanu Reeves Iranian roots?
In recent weeks, the following shocking news have been circulated on facebook by some Iranians. Some of these have been shared thousands of times. True or False? We will address that in Part II but first the blogs:
Pure Persian blood in Keanu Reeves: Another proud Iranian story?
Circulated among Iranians on Facebook: The famed Hollywood star, Keanu Reeves, has disclosed in a recent interview that he was born in Iran and his birth name was Kea Nuree (his father from village of Nur in Iran) but later upon immigrating to America his father added "ves" to their name to minimize racist threats in school against his son, hence the new name Keanu Reeves! The left picture above shows him weaving a Persian carpet in his youth in Iran. Carpet weaving is still his favorite hobby.
News or fabrication? Read Part II.
World's most beautiful newscaster in France: Mitra Taheri of Iranian heritage?
Circulated among Iranians on Facebook: French news caster voted as the most beautiful journalist in the world is no body but Iranian born Mitra Taheri. She has refused numerous marriage proposals from rich Arab Sheikhs and French men because she wants a Persian man to continue her "Persian" and Arian blood line.
News or fabrication? Read Part II.
Ebi's private jet, a gift of Arab Sheikh to reward Ebi's silence?
Circulated among Iranians on Facebook: Famed Iranian pop singer Ebi has received a private jet with crew as a gift by a wealthy sheikh in United Arab Emirates. Apparently, in return, Ebi will continue to refuse performing his popular his "Persian Gulf." The Arab Sheikhs now use the term "Arabian" Gulf when referring to the historic Persian Gulf.
News or fabrication? Read Part II.
Leila Hatami and Adel Ferdowsipour in a relationship?
Circulated among Iranians on Facebook: Two of Iran's most celebrated figures, actress Leila Hatami (Cannes 2012 Awardee) and popular TV sportscaster Adel Ferdowsipour have been caught enjoying an Olymics game in London together.
News or fabrication? Read Part II.
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