[custom_adv] Leila Forouhar (born 23 February 1958) is a pop and classical singer. She was a child star, acting from the age of 3. [custom_adv] She is one of the most successful women artists in society. She relocated to Turkey in 1986, then to Paris, before emigrating to Los Angeles in 1988. [custom_adv] Leila's songs are popular in countries including Iran Afghanistan, Tajikistan, Iraq, Armenia and the United States. She has released more than 20 albums. Her album "Planet of Harmony" included songs in English, Italian, Greek, Arabic, Hebrew, Dari Persian, Armenian, Turkish and Kurdish. [custom_adv] In August 2004 Leila married Los Angeles-based Iranian-American businessman Esi Nabi. Forouhar's nephew is American Muslim reformer Reza Aslan. [custom_adv] In March 2010 she sang at an international celebration of the festival of Nowruz at the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C. [custom_adv] Leila covered Dolly Parton's Jolene on her 1976 album Do Parande (Two Birds). [custom_adv] Leila is the daughter of the late Iranian actor Jahangir Forouhar. As a child she acted in movies in minor roles, receiving recognition for her part in Soltane Ghalbha (King of Hearts). [custom_adv] As a teenager she began modeling for fashion magazines. She continued to act in movies and has featured in over 47 films, including Ezteraab, Four Sisters and The Thirsty Ones. [custom_adv] War with neighboring Iraq had a negative impact on the movie and music industry. The Forouhar family stayed until deciding to emigrate from the country.