Ahmed Ziya (born 4 February 1981) is a Maldivian film actor, editor and director.
Ahmed Ziya | |
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 Ziya at Niuma Mohamed's Silver Jubilee celebration event, 2019 | |
| Born | 4 February 1981 |
| Nationality | Maldivian |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, editor, director |
| Years active | 2002–present |
Career edit
In 2002, Ziya played the love interest of an ill-treated outsider in Abdul Faththaah's Fahu Fiyavalhu.[1] Afterwards, he played small roles in other television series including Faththaah's Thiyey Mihithuge Vindhakee and Amjad Ibrahim's Kamana Vareh Neiy.[2] In 2004, he appeared in Mohamed Abdulla's comedy short films series Dheke Dhekeves in two of its installments, followed by Yoosuf Shafeeu's horror children's short film series Vasvaas by playing the role of Sheikhul Hayya, a saint man.[3] From 2007 to 2010, he mainly starred in short films in which several of them were directed by himself including Dhalhamathi, Nukandaa 2, The Boat, Keevvehey Vakivee Yaaraa? and Maafkuraashey Kalaa.
In 2011, he played a brief role in the Moomin Fuad-directed crime tragedy drama Loodhifa, which features an ensemble cast and deals with current social issues in the society told from different perspectives of the characters.[4][5] Made on a budget of MVR 600,000, the film was declared a commercial failure though it received wide critical acclaim, praising the performance of cast and the film's "realism" in its language, characters and their attitude.[5] His next release was Ali Seezan's war action comedy film Wathan.[6][7] Upon release the film received negative response from critics, where Haveeru Daily felt the film "deceived" the audience in the name of action thriller; "I highly doubt if the project team was even sure of what kind of movie they were planning to make. It is a total mess between a serious action movie and scoop comedy".[7] The film was further criticed for remaking several shots from Jim Abrahams's parody film, Hot Shots! Part Deux (1993).[8] He was next featured as a gang member in Yoosuf Shafeeu's action drama film Insaaf (2011) which revolves around the disputes between two districts of an island.[9][10] Upon release, the film received mixed to positive reviews from critics.[11] Ahmed Nadheem from Haveeru was impressed with the editing by Ziya and Shafeeu, though he notes the former's performance as "strictly average".[11] Despite the reviews, he received a nomination for Best Supporting Actor and Best Editor at 2nd Maldives Film Awards.[12]
In 2013, he starred in a small role in Hussain Munawwar's second direction, the revenge thriller film Dhilakani (2013) along with Ismail Rasheed, Niuma Mohamed, Mohamed Manik, Mohamed Faisal and Aminath Rishfa.[13] The film which deals with a man's tumultuous journey to seek vengeance and the demolition of family bond over a girl attracted negative reception from critics while Nadheem wrote: "Embraced with futile characters, impractical scenes and outdated music, the film problematic in each department".[14][15]
Personal life edit
Ziya married Sidhatha Shareef, former Minister of Gender, Family and Social Services, on 21 February 2021.[16] Ziya had two previous wives and has a child to one of them.[16]
Filmography edit
Feature film edit
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Dhin Veynuge Hithaamaigaa | Fairooz's agent | Special appearance | [17] |
| 2011 | Loodhifa | Jinatte | [5] | |
| 2011 | Wathan | Ziya | [7] | |
| 2011 | Insaaf | Naabe | Also the editor Nominated—Maldives Film Award for Best Supporting Actor |
[11][12] |
| 2013 | Dhilakani | Raalhey | [15] | |
| 2019 | Nivairoalhi | Doctor | [18] |
Television edit
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Fahu Fiyavalhu | Firaq | Recurring role; 5 episodes | [1] |
| 2003 | Thiyey Mihithuge Vindhakee | Afzal | Guest role | [19] |
| 2004 | Kamana Vareh Neiy | Journalist | Guest role; "Episode 2" | [2] |
| 2006 | Nethi Dhiyayas | Customer | Guest role; "Episode 4" | [20] |
| 2008 | FB! | Main role; 5 episodes | [21] | |
| 2008 | Kushakaanulaa Shazaa Nudheyshey | Main role | [21] | |
| 2008 | Loabin Hiyy Furenee | Naafil | Main role; 13 episodes Also the director and editor |
[22] |
| 2012 | Kaiveni | Assad | Main role; 4 episodes Also the editor |
[23] |
| 2013 | Adhives Eloaibah Gadharu Kuran | Ziyad's friend | Guest role | [24] |
| 2021 | Avahteriya | Lucky | Main role; 9 episodes | [25] |
| 2021 | Giridha | Rameez | Recurring role; 5 episodes | [26] |
| 2023 | Hayyaru | Seexer | Recurring role; 15 episodes | [27] |
Short film edit
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Dheke Dhekeves 1 | Fareed | |
| 2004 | Falhi Sikunthu 1 | Himself | Special appearance in the song "Meheboob Magey" |
| 2005 | Dheke Dhekeves 2 | Fareed | |
| 2006 | Vasvaas 1 | Sheikhul Hayya | |
| 2007 | Vasvaas 3 | Sheikhul Hayya | |
| 2007 | Nudhaashe Dhookohfaa Loabivaa | Hussain | |
| 2007 | Dhalhamathi | Azim | Also the director |
| 2007 | Nukan'daa 2 | Mushtharee | Also the editor |
| 2007 | Vasvaas 4 | Sheikhul Hayya | |
| 2007 | Paneeno | King Dinamo | |
| 2007 | Barbafar | ||
| 2008 | The Boat | Siraj's friend | Also co-director |
| 2008 | Kurafi Dhaadha | Sheikhul Hayya | |
| 2009 | Lhakoe | Himself | Special appearance |
| 2010 | Keevvehey Vakivee Yaaraa? | Anwar | Also the director |
| 2010 | Maafkuraashey Kalaa | Falah | Also the director |
| 2010 | Crime Petrol-1: Nuva Aharuge Anhen Kujjehge Nimun | ||
| 2018 | Kan'du Ibilees |
Other work edit
| Year | Title | Director | Camera | Editor | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Kudafoolhaai Paree Dhahtha | Yes | Short film | ||
| 2007 | Foolhu Dhigu Handi 2 | Yes | Short film | ||
| 2007 | Loabeegaa Dhon U | Yes | Yes | Short film | |
| 2007 | Dhalhamathi | Yes | Short film | ||
| 2007 | Nukan'daa 2 | Yes | Short film | ||
| 2008 | Loabin Hiyy Furenee | Yes | Yes | Television series; 13 episodes | |
| 2008 | The Boat | Yes | Yes | Short film; co-directed with Ibrahim Wisan | |
| 2008 | Kurafi Dhaadha | Yes | Short film; co-edited with Ali Musthafa | ||
| 2009 | Baaraige Fas | Yes | Feature film | ||
| 2010 | Keevvehey Vakivee Yaaraa? | Yes | Short film | ||
| 2010 | Maafkuraashey Kalaa | Yes | Short film | ||
| 2011 | Insaaf | Yes | Feature film; co-edited with Yoosuf Shafeeu | ||
| 2012 | Kaiveni | Yes | Television series; 4 episodes | ||
| 2012 | Dhirumeh Nethas | Yes | Television series; 5 episodes | ||
| 2018 | Reyvumun | Yes | Feature film |
Accolades edit
| Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Result | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 2nd Maldives Film Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Insaaf | Nominated | [12] |
| Best Editing | Insaaf (Shared with Yoosuf Shafeeu) | Nominated | [12] |
References edit
- ^ a b Maaha, Aishath (31 May 2017). "Did Jambe loses his path?". Avas (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 15 November 2018. Retrieved 15 November 2018.
- ^ a b Ashraf, Aisha (4 February 2018). "Where are all the drama series?". Avas (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 27 May 2019. Retrieved 27 May 2019.
- ^ Hussain, Fazleen (11 March 2016). "Muhamma returns to film industry after five years". Sun (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 21 August 2020. Retrieved 22 August 2020.
- ^ Nadheem, Ahmed (16 December 2010). "Expectations for "Loodhifa" is high". Haveeru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 16 December 2010. Retrieved 3 October 2018.
- ^ a b c Naif, Ahmed (15 February 2011). "Loodhifa; Up-righting the fraternal film industry". Sun (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 2 September 2014. Retrieved 16 April 2018.
- ^ Abdulla, Fareeha (29 April 2016). "Maldivians like copied products; our own style is not accepted: Seezan" (in Divehi). Vaguthu. Archived from the original on 28 June 2016. Retrieved 28 June 2016.
- ^ a b c Nadheem, Ahmed (18 September 2011). "A big surprise from the team of "Wathan"". Haveeru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 4 October 2011. Retrieved 5 October 2018.
- ^ Nadheem, Ahmed (18 September 2011). "Seezan in a mess for copying "Hot Shots"". Haveeru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 2 October 2011. Retrieved 5 October 2018.
- ^ Nadheem, Ahmed (17 November 2011). "Premier date of "Insaaf" delayed". Haveeru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 28 November 2011. Retrieved 12 October 2018.
- ^ Nadheem, Ahmed (22 October 2011). ""Insaaf": Can this be a different film from Yooppe?". Haveeru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 24 October 2011. Retrieved 5 October 2018.
- ^ a b c Nadheem, Ahmed (8 December 2011). ""Insaaf": A totally different film". Haveeru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 13 February 2012. Retrieved 12 October 2018.
- ^ a b c d "Feature Film Nominations Announced". Maldives Film Awards (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 17 April 2016. Retrieved 30 March 2018.
- ^ Ahmed, Fazeena (10 January 2013). ""Dhilakani" to be released next month". Haveeru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 15 May 2013. Retrieved 27 October 2018.
- ^ Nadheem, Ahmed (10 January 2013). ""Dhilakani" is originated from "Sazaa"'s experience". Haveeru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 13 June 2013. Retrieved 27 October 2018.
- ^ a b Nadheem, Ahmed (19 June 2013). ""Dhilakani" Review". Haveeru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 3 October 2018. Retrieved 3 October 2018.
- ^ a b Rasheed, Ahmed (21 February 2021). "Congratulations, ZIya and Shidhatha got married". MuniAvas (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 19 January 2022. Retrieved 19 January 2022.
- ^ Naseer, Ismail (18 February 2010). "Dhin Veynuge Hithaamaigaa to release on April 5". Haveeru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 21 February 2010. Retrieved 22 September 2018.
- ^ Maaha, Aishath (11 January 2019). "Nivaroalhi Review: Its heartbreaking to say Good Bye". Mihaaru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 7 February 2019. Retrieved 7 February 2019.
- ^ Adhushan, Ahmed (28 June 2020). "Thiyey Mihithuge Vindhakee streaming on Baiskoaf". Mihaaru. Archived from the original on 20 August 2020. Retrieved 20 August 2020.
- ^ Maaha, Aishath (7 June 2017). "Isse rising to the peak?". Avas. Archived from the original on 17 October 2020. Retrieved 17 October 2020.
- ^ a b Adhushan, Ahmed (14 September 2017). "11 years anniversary for DRE; what did they achieve?". Dho (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 5 October 2018. Retrieved 18 September 2018.
- ^ Adam, Ahmed Hameed (11 December 2020). "Star's Story: Best Actor in Maldives". Avas (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 11 December 2020. Retrieved 11 December 2020.
- ^ Adhushan, Ahmed (27 February 2018). "Huvaa: Nahula starts her web-series". Mihaaru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 30 November 2018. Retrieved 30 November 2018.
- ^ Ifraz, Ali (14 March 2018). "Who would excel in the acting field in "Huvaa"". Avas (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 9 June 2019. Retrieved 22 December 2018.
- ^ Adam, Ahmed Hameed (12 June 2021). "Eupe's "Avahteriya" streaming on Baiskoafu". Avas. Archived from the original on 24 December 2021. Retrieved 24 December 2021.
- ^ Rasheed, Ahmed (29 August 2021). ""Giridha"'s trailer is laugh riot". MuniAvas (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 10 September 2021. Retrieved 10 September 2021.
- ^ ""Hayyaru" Premiers on Videoclub". MediaNet. 16 February 2023. Archived from the original on 8 March 2023. Retrieved 8 March 2023.