# Teen Hollywood Embracing Iran Beverly (Tehran) Hills 90210 By Bianca | Published 2008-11-14 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/90210-iran References: [persianesque](http://persianesque.com/2008/11/12/beverly-hills-90210-navids-shirazi-persian/) Iran is being shown in an increasingly positive light, even in media geared at younger generations. 90210, the newly re-spun version of the cult 90s TV show, is much more applicable to the [modern multiculturalism](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/east-tea-can-express) that defines North America now that it's incorporating characters of different ethnic backgrounds such as Navid Shirazi whose family comes from Iran. "We were wearing our 'persian-critic' glasses as we watched, and to our super-duper pleasant surprise… we got to hear some Farsi, - yes, even a simple Khorresht (stew) and Tonbak (persian drums) mention counts in our book - see Navid’s family, and get a sense for some [Persian hospitality](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/delbar-buckhead)," Persianesque.com said of a recent 90210 episode in which Navid invites his girlfriend over for a family dinner. "You’ve got our Persian audience hooked," the blog exclaimed. The racial divide is breaking down in North America, which is truly wonderful, and with Obama as president-elect, hopefully the conflicting views of Iran reside even more, and we all learn to embrace this continent of as a multicultural haven where all cultures are welcome. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 56% | Activity: 7% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Positive Representation of Iran in Media:** Opportunity for brands to showcase diverse cultures and reach a wider audience. - **Multiculturalism in Entertainment:** Scope for TV shows and movies to incorporate characters of different ethnic backgrounds to reflect the modern society. - **Breaking Racial Divides:** Potential for businesses and organizations to promote inclusivity and equality in their operations. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Entertainment:** Opportunity for TV networks, movie studios, and streaming platforms to produce content that embraces diverse cultures. - **Hospitality:** Potential for restaurants and hotels to offer multicultural dining experiences and cater to a diverse customer base. - **Marketing and Advertising:** Scope for brands to create inclusive campaigns and target diverse consumer segments. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Iranian Fabric Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iranian-fabric-design.md) - [Animated Pop Revival Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paris-pups.md) - [Nostalgic Skincare Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neutrogena-remembers.md) - [Nowruz-Celebrating Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iranian-cinema.md) - [Persian-Inspired Ice Cream Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jenis-x-the-hundreds.md) - [Creator-Backed Cultural Dishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dig-x-cyrus-veyssi.md) - [Iconic Show Toronto Popups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-one-in-toronto.md) - [2000s TV Series Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/21seeds-serving-summer-campaign.md) - [TV-Specific Pop Informants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tv-show-aficionados.md)