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Mariyam Zuhura

Mariyam Zuhura (22 June 1986) is a Maldivian former film actress.

Mariyam Zuhura
Born (1986-06-22) 22 June 1986 (age 37)
K. Dhiffushi, Maldives
NationalityMaldivian
OccupationActress
Years active2003–2012
Spouse
  • Ahmed Shirhan
    ​
    (m. 2006)​
Children1

Career edit

In 2003, Zuhura worked with Mohamed Shareef and Muawiyath Anwar for their television series, Ujaalaa Raasthaa, which narrates the journey of two best friends in three generations.[1] The series developed as an attempt to aware the audience on several social issues, was widely accepted by the audience and received positive reviews from critics.[2]

Initially, Zuhura was supposed to make her official film debut with Abdul Faththaah-directed romantic film, Viremun Midhaa Hiyy Magey opposite Ibrahim Jihad, which however was delayed in post-production and was ultimately shelved.[3] Hence, the team instead moved forward with Faththaah-directed romantic disaster film, Hureemey Inthizaarugaa (2005), where she was cast along with Ravee Farooq, Waleedha Waleed, Ibrahim Jihad and Neena Saleem.[4] The film, heavily relied on the effect of the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake on the Maldives, received favorable reviews from critics though it failed to perform financially.[4] She next appeared in a small role in Mohamed Shareef-directed drama series Loabi Vaanama where she played the role of Thahu, a new recruit in the office of one of the main four characters.[5] The first episode of the series was met with lukewarm response from the audience due to the different "visualization style" of the director and the scene arrangement by screenwriter.[6] However, from the second episode onwards, the series picked up and become a success among the critics and audience.[6]

The following year, she appeared as a sorcerer in the horror film Hukuru Vileyrey (2006), co-directed by Aishath Rishmy and Aminath Rasheedha which was based on a novel published by Ibrahim Waheed on Haveeru Daily in 2003.[7][8] The film being a critical and commercial success was considered as "one of the best horror film the Maldivian Film Industry has ever produced".[9][10] She next worked with Faththaah for his romantic drama series, Kuramey Vadhaaee Salaam which follows the journey of a man from a wealthy family, getting backed off from them due to his love interest and the depression he goes through due to his wife's untimely death.[11] She next collaborated with Arifa Ibrahim for her romantic television drama series, Vaguthu Faaithu Nuvanees (2006) which consists of fifty episodes.[12] The series which follows the vengeance and retribution two best-friends go through when they both love the same person, features her in the role of Shazma, a religious and acquiescent woman who is mistreated by her brother and sister-in-law.[12] After the thirty-third episode, she was replaced by Sheela Najeeb for the role, following Zuhura's marriage and pregnancy.[12]

She made a comeback in 2010 with Ahmed Shah-directed television series, Diary opposite Lufshan Shakeeb as a high school student and a victim of sexual abuse.[3] This was followed by her appearance as a newly wed bride hoping to reform her husband while dealing with a problematic family, in Abdul Faththaah's limited drama series, Kaiveni (2012), alongside Ali Azim.[13]

Personal life edit

Zuhura married the graphic designer, Ahmed Shirhan in 2006. On 11 September 2007, the couple had a girl, Aishath Rayna Shirhan.[14]

Filmography edit

Feature film edit

Year Title Role Notes Ref(s)
2005 Hureemey Inthizaarugaa Reena [4]
2006 Hukuru Vileyrey Fazna [8]

Television edit

Year Title Role Notes Ref(s)
2003 Ujaalaa Raasthaa Wadheefa Recurring role; 6 episodes [15]
2004 Thiyey Mihithuge Vindhakee Doctor Guest role; "Episode 50" [16]
2005 Loabi Vaanama Thahu Recurring role; 3 episodes [6]
2005 Baiveriyaa Rishfa Recurring role; 4 episodes [17]
2006 Kuramey Vadhaaee Salaam Laila Adam Main role; 13 episodes [18]
2006–2007 Vaguthu Faaithu Nuvanees Shazma Main role; 33 episodes [12]
2010 Diary Rishna Main role; 4 episodes [3]
2012 Kaiveni Firasha Main role; 4 episodes [13]

Accolades edit

Year Award Category Nominated work Result Ref(s)
2008 2nd Miadhu Crystal Award Best Actress Vaguthu Faaithu Nuvanees Won [19]

References edit

  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ Rasheed, Ahmed (8 September 2020). "Saeed leading the race". MuniAvas (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 11 October 2020. Retrieved 11 October 2020.
  3. ^ a b c Adhushan, Ahmed (26 September 2016). "Whats up with Hatharu Udhares Ayya?". Mihaaru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 27 April 2019. Retrieved 22 December 2018.
  4. ^ a b c Maaha, Aishath (21 February 2018). "Best 10 Actors". Dho? (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 6 January 2019. Retrieved 4 January 2019.
  5. ^ Maaha, Aishath (11 June 2016). "Ali Waheed quits film industry". MuniAvas. Archived from the original on 19 December 2020. Retrieved 19 December 2020.
  6. ^ a b c Adam, Ahmed Hameed (11 December 2020). "Star's Story - Asim: Best Actor in Maldives". Avas (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 11 December 2020. Retrieved 11 December 2020.
  7. ^ Naseer, Ismail (20 July 2006). "Hukuru Vileyrey - Big hopes, big challenges: Ainthu". Haveeru Daily (in Divehi). Retrieved 8 October 2012.[permanent dead link]
  8. ^ a b Nadheem, Ahmed (30 May 2016). "Can "Vishka" be the movie of the year?" (in Divehi). Avas. Archived from the original on 3 June 2016. Retrieved 3 June 2016.
  9. ^ Naafiz, Ali (19 July 2010). "Fanaa: Proof of Yaaraa's immaturity". Haveeru Daily. Retrieved 8 October 2012.[permanent dead link]
  10. ^ Rasheed, Nurah (8 February 2018). "Rishmy's style prior to Red Carpet". Dho? (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 18 January 2019. Retrieved 18 January 2019.
  11. ^ "Gaumee Inaam 2004 - Abdul Faththaah Abdul Gayyoom". Presidency Maldives (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 23 April 2019. Retrieved 3 December 2018.
  12. ^ a b c d 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.
  13. ^ a b 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.
  14. ^ Adhushan, Ahmed (21 February 2018). "Which actors faded away too soon?". Mihaaru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 12 July 2019. Retrieved 22 March 2021.
  15. ^ Adam, Ahmed Hameed (18 December 2020). "Star's Story: The friendly actor in the industry". Avas (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 8 February 2021. Retrieved 11 December 2020.
  16. ^ Adhushan, Ahmed (28 June 2020). "Thiyey Mihithuge Vindhakee streaming on Baiskoaf". Mihaaru. Archived from the original on 20 August 2020. Retrieved 20 August 2020.
  17. ^ 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.
  18. ^ Maaha, Aishath (13 June 2016). "Kuda Hajja will always be a star though she fails to fulfill her dreams". Avas (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 30 November 2018. Retrieved 30 November 2018.
  19. ^ "Zuleykha Awarded as Best Film winning in eight categories". Haveeru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 13 December 2018. Retrieved 12 December 2018.
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