Maliheh "Mimi" Jafari
Journeyman Hairstylist
(1944-2020)
Maliheh "Mimi" Jafari joined Local 706 in 1988. She practiced her craft in both film and television and was a seasoned and respected artist. Journeyman Hairstylist Lori Sanders remember "I always enjoyed working with Mimi. Whenever we would meet up usually on a Day checking job I always knew it was going to be a fun day! Mimi was always sweet and such an incredibly talented Hairstylist. She was always willing to share her wisdom and tricks of the trade whenever there was time!" Sister Jafari was a true Journeyman, working a wide range of shows over the course of her career. Credits include "Melrose Place", "Deep Space Nine", "Cop Rock", and "Man In the Moon". She was nominated for an Emmy for her work on "Star Trek: Voyager" and was an Emmy winner for her work on "MadTV".
Sister Jafari served as a member of the Executive Board and was an active member of the Local. She was given a Meritorious Honor Award in 1977 by the US Embassy in Tehran for her assistance with screening, interviewing and processing 14,000 student and exchange visitor visas.
Mimi was dedicated to her family and was deeply beloved by them. She will be remembered fondly by those who were lucky enough to work with her.
Sister Jafari was laid to rest at Forest Lawn on December 3rd 2020.
