Los Angeles, March 30 -- Actor Sepideh Moafi has shared how she stood her ground early in her career when she was asked to change her name.

The actress, who is currently part of the series 'The Pitt,' said she refused the suggestion and chose to stay true to her identity.

Moafi, whose parents came to the United States as Iranian refugees, spoke about the moment when her first agent advised her to adopt a different name for better opportunities.

Recalling the incident, Moafi told PEOPLE, "When I graduated from grad school, my first agent wanted me to change my name and I immediately said, f**k no."

She also spoke about how the decision can be different for different actors and said she does not judge those who choose to change their na...