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[Los Angeles—November 19, 2010] On December 1st, 2010 the Levantine Cultural Center will host the East-West Awards gala to mark its 9th anniversary in Southern California. In celebration of the LCC's mission to bridge political and religious divides and champion a greater understanding of the Muslim world, the LCC will recognize the excellence of three individuals who have contributed to a positive dialogue between the Middle East and the US, including Iranian-American activist Roxana Saberi.

Shohreh AghdashlooShohreh Aghdashloo is an Iranian-American Hollywood actress who was nominated for an Academy Award for her role in the film "House of Sand and Fog." She has also starred in "X-Men" and "House of Saddam" among many other film and television roles. Aghdashloo was born in Tehran in 1952 and left after the Iranian revolution. She studied journalism in London and also pursued theatre. She eventually came to Los Angeles for acting and is considered a pillar of the Iranian community here. In 2007 she was awarded the Arpa Career Achievement Award.