Niv Sultan

Niv Sultan is an Israeli actress who gained international recognition for her starring role as Tamar Rabinyan, a Mossad hacker-agent, in the Apple TV+ spy thriller series Tehran (2020-present). Her breakthrough performance introduced her to global audiences and established her as one of Israel’s most promising dramatic actresses.

Born in Jerusalem, Sultan served in the Israel Defense Forces as part of her mandatory military service before pursuing acting. She studied at the Nissan Nativ Acting Studio in Tel Aviv, one of Israel’s most prestigious drama schools. Her early career included roles in Israeli television series before landing the lead in Tehran.

In Tehran, Sultan portrays a young Mossad agent who goes undercover in Iran to disable a nuclear reactor. The role requires her to speak Farsi and navigate the complexities of espionage in hostile territory. The show has been praised for its authentic portrayal of both Israeli and Iranian perspectives, and Sultan’s performance has been central to its success.

Sultan has spoken about the importance of portraying strong, complex female characters in the spy thriller genre. She has also appeared in Israeli films and continues to balance international projects with local productions.