Jump to content

Zainab Qayyum

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

This is an old revision of this page, as edited by 119.73.121.178 (talk) at 06:50, 26 September 2022. The present address (URL) is a permanent link to this revision, which may differ significantly from the current revision.

"Zq" redirects here. For other uses, see ZQ (disambiguation).

Zainab Qayyum (ZQ)
زینب قیوم
Born
Zainab Qayyum

1975 (age 48–49)
Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan
Alma materKinnaird College for Women University
Occupations
  • Model
  • actress
  • television host
  • composer
Years active2000–present

Zainab Qayyum also known as ZQ, is a Pakistani television actress, host, composer, and former model.[1] She was crowned the best model of the year in the Lux Style Awards (2004) and was given the Most Stylish TV Actress Award in the Indus Style Awards (2006). Qayyum has appeared in numerous Urdu television series and music videos, and is known for her comic and strong antagonist roles in television serials. Some of her notable performance include Riyasat (2005), Sarkar Sahab (2007), Yeh Zindagi Hai (2008), Jalebiyan (2014), Mohabbat Ab Nahi Hogi (2015), Lagaao (2016), Aangan (2017), Phir Wohi Mohabbat (2017).[2][3] She made her film debut with a cameo in action-drama Sultanat (2014) and appeared as Lawyer in Jawani Phir Nahi Aani (2015).[4]

Life and career

Qayyum was born in Karachi. She did her O-Levels in Karachi, and then moved to Lahore to study for her B.A and M.A. She graduated from Kinnaird College with a master's degree in English literature. She taught in Lahore Grammar school for a year before joining Libas as an assistant editor. She worked there for two years while doing her Masters.[5]

Qayyum received her first experience of modelling in 1991 when Vaneeza Ahmad asked her to help backstage for a fashion show, and being short of models, also told Qayyum that she would "go on the ramp."[6] She has hosted a morning show on the Duniya News, and "Maachis", a talk show on Hum TV that focusses on real-life family issues.[citation needed]


Failed Marriage

She revealed she decided to tie the knot but since her intentions were somewhat competitive and all about being perfect, the haste and impatience led to her making a massive blunder.

“I got married in 2010. I used to see my friends getting pregnant and their kids growing old then I decided to get married because I thought it was the time to get married after getting the first proposal. It was a non-serious approach but still I tied the knot and moved to Dubai and shifted to London."

After just ten months of being together, ZQ’s husband decided that they are definitely not hitting it off. After 10 months of marriage, it was over, my husband realized that we had no compatibility and he called it off.”

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Notes
2014 Sultanat Zainab; Aslam's sister [7]
2015 Jawani Phir Nahi Aani Lawyer

Television

Year Title Role Notes Network
2005 Riyasat Sheri ARY Digital
2006 Piya Kay Ghar Jana Hai ARY Digital
Star Utsav
Star Plus
Barsaat Raat Ki
2007 Sarkar Sahab ARY Digital
2008 Yeh Zindagi Hai Geo TV
2010 - 2011 Daddy Maria ARY Digital
2012 Bewafaiyaan ARY Digital
Maseeha Hum TV
Do Naina [8] Express Entertainment
2013 Kaash Aisa Ho ARY Digital
Sisikiyaan
Chubhan Hum TV
Qarz ARY Digital
Taar-e-Ankaboot TBA Geo Entertainment
2014 Haq Meher ARY Digital
Mere Humdum Mere Dost Almaas Urdu1
Dil Majboor Sa Lagay Express Entertainment
Muhabbat Ab Nahi Hugi Uzma Hum TV
Oos PTV Home
Gardaab ATV (Pakistan)
Jalebiyan Sumaira Geo TV
Bhool Ainy; Hira's mother Hum TV
2015 Unsuni Wife of Protagonist PTV Home
Kaanch Ki Guriya Geo TV
Aik Thi Misaal Fouzia Hum TV
Mera Yahan Koi Nahi Geo TV
Muqaddas Tehreem Hum TV
Mol Sanober; Rohail's wife Hum TV
Ali Ki Ammi Geo TV
Dil fareb Geo TV
Takkabur Shabana A-Plus TV
2016 Yeh Ishq ARY Digital
Lagaao Naila Hum TV
Mannat Geo TV
Kuch Na Kaho Aliya Hum TV
2017 Dil-e-Majboor TVOne Pakistan
Yaqeen Ka Safar Romana; Women activist Hum TV
Dil Nawaz Hazrat Bibi A-Plus TV
Jao Meri Guriya A-Plus TV
Phir Wohi Mohabbat Samra; Alishba's mother Hum TV
Aangan Aneela ARY Digital
2018 Ki Jaana Main Kaun Maliha Kaazim Hum TV
Band Toh Baje Ga Naila (Mariam's mother) Telefilm[9] Hum TV
Khalish Mumtaaz; Sahil's mother [10] Geo TV
Bisaat e Dil Hum TV
2019 Do Bol Nafisa; Iqbal's 2nd wife [11] ARY Digital
Deewar-e-Shab Gul Naaz Hum TV
Pakeezah Phuppo Pakeeza ARY Digital
Ramz-e-Ishq Khadija Begum Geo Entertainment
Dil-e-Gumshuda Alizey's mother Geo TV
Tu Mera Junoon Geo TV
Shehr-e-Malal [12] Express Entertainment
Uraan Aqeel's girlfriend Geo Entertainment
Makafaat 3 episodes Geo Entertainment
2020-2021 Faryaad Nazia ARY Digital
2021 Qayamat Nadra; Rashid's aunt & Nargi's Sister Geo Entertainment
Shehnai Maliha ARY Digital
Dikhawa Geo Entertainment
Hum Kahan Ke Sachay Thay Shagufta Hum TV
Wafa Bemol Rubina Hum TV
Amanat ARY Digital
2022 Inteqaam Saba Geo Entertainment
Badzaat Mehrunnisa Begum [13] Geo Entertainment
Kaisi Teri Khudgarzi TBA ARY Digital
Kala Doriya Mrs Saleeqa Munir Ahmed HUM TV
2023 TBA TBA TBA

Other appearances

  • Kabhi Na Kabhi
  • Kuch To Kaha Hota
  • Thora Thora Pyar
  • Bewafaian
  • Barsaath Raat Ki
  • Naa Jaane Kyun
  • Vasl-e-Yaar
  • Na Dil Dayti
  • Aitebaar
  • Aania
  • Chubhan
  • Dil e Majboor
  • Siskiyaan
  • Shiddat
  • The Celebrity Lounge

Talk show

  • Maachis
  • Morning shows

Telefilm

  • Dil Hi Jaane
  • Najar Lage Sayain
  • Bin Tere Keya Hai Jeena
  • Susr-in-Law
  • Shiddat
  • Meri Jaan

TV commercials

Music videos

Awards and nominations

  • Best model of the year 2004 – Lux Style Awards
  • Most stylish TV Actress – Indus Style Awards 2006

References

  1. ^ "The supermodel's new fetish". The Express Tribune. August 26, 2010. Retrieved March 23, 2019.
  2. ^ "4 times Vaneeza Ahmad and Zainab Qayyum shocked us on Tonite with HSY". Something Haute. September 3, 2018. Retrieved March 23, 2019.
  3. ^ "The best Pakistani dramas of 2017 that kept us glued to our screens, and what awaits in 2018". Retrieved March 23, 2019.
  4. ^ "Actress Zainab Qayyum Tells That Why He Has Left His Husband". Retrieved March 23, 2019.
  5. ^ "Pakistani society sees models as escorts: Iffat Rahim". The Express Tribune. December 29, 2016. Retrieved March 23, 2019.
  6. ^ "Interview With Zainab Qayyum". Retrieved May 23, 2020.
  7. ^ Jawaid, Mohammad Kamran (July 31, 2014). "Movie Review: It doesn't get worse than Saltanat". Dawn. Pakistan. Retrieved March 23, 2019.
  8. ^ "Eleven ignored dramas of Marina Khan". The Nation. November 17, 2017. Retrieved March 23, 2019.
  9. ^ NewsBytes. "Yasir Hussain and Hania Aamir team up for a telefilm". The News International. Retrieved March 23, 2019.
  10. ^ Shabbir, Buraq. "Khalish concludes after a riveting run". The News International. Retrieved March 23, 2019.
  11. ^ Saleem, Shahjehan. "Five progressive characters we need more of on television". The News International. Retrieved April 14, 2019.
  12. ^ Tribune.com.pk (February 11, 2020). "Shahood Alvi, Maria Wasti spill the beans on upcoming serial 'Shehr e Malal'". The Express Tribune. Retrieved April 3, 2020.
  13. ^ "'Badzaat' — a story of love, pain and hope is what 7th Sky Entertainment has in store for us". Daily Times. March 3, 2022. Retrieved March 15, 2022.
Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Zainab_Qayyum&oldid=1112414830"