Rosie (Toumanian) Nisanyan is an Armenian-American writer, artist, and entrepreneur passionate about storytelling that celebrates her cultural heritage.

 

Based in Brooklyn, Rosie grew up in a close-knit (i.e., loud!) immigrant household in SoCal. She was immersed in a proud and enthusiastic Armenian community, which profoundly influences her creative work.

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Rosie is currently a contributor for the Armenian Weekly, focusing on arts and culture of the Armenian diaspora. Her writing career also includes poetry, community theater reviews, consumer trend reports, and now screenwriting -- despite her parents' "encouragement" to become a doctor, lawyer, or engineer.

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She is deeply committed to representation on- and off-screen, believing in the power of film and television to not only entertain, but also drive social change. 

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Rosie also spends her time handcrafting loose leaf tea blends, painting, and seeing as much live theater as possible.