Mariyam Nazima
Mariyam Nazima is a Maldivian film actress.
Early life
Mariyam Nazima was born in Male', Maldives.[1] She made her screen debut with an advertisement.[1] Afterwards, she was seen in the video single, "Fennaathee Balanyaa Loabin" directed by Abdulla Shujau and featuring the fitness model, Abdulla, alongside her.[1]
Career
Nazima made her film debut as a confused lover in the Easa Shareef-directed Emme Fahu Dhuvas (1997), starring alongside Reeko Moosa Manik, Hassan Afeef and Niuma Mohamed in which a devious woman sunders her best-friend's upcoming marriage by creating false accusations and staging misleading impressions.[2] She next starred in Mohamed Ali Manik's Maazee (2000) alongside Ismail Wajeeh, Jamsheedha Ahmed and Aminath Rasheedha which narrates the story of two best friends, a boy and a girl, who get separated at childhood and reunite as adults.[3] Nazima played the role of Sama, a secretary who is romantically linked to her boss.[4] Mariyam Shauqee's widely acclaimed family drama television series Kahthiri was released the following year, where she played the role of the tolerable second wife, living in a congested housing complex while dealing with several social issues.[5]
In 2000, Nazima starred alongside Ahmed Asim, Koyya Hassan Manik and Waleedha Waleed in the Haajara Abdul Kareem-directed Ajaaib which depicts the relationship of two exemplary wives and their respective families regardless of societal norms.[6] She next starred opposite Yoosuf Shafeeu and Ali Seezan as a young woman who reluctantly marries a handicapped man, in Mohamed Rasheed's Hithu Vindhu (2000).[7]
In 2001, Nazima starred as Nathasha, longing for her unrequited love in Fathimath Nahula's drama film Naaummeedhu (2000) which depicts the story of a happily married couple whose life is shattered into pieces when they unintentionally invite a seductive woman into their life.[8] The film received favorable reviews from critics and emerged as the highest grossing Maldivian film of the year.[9] It was followed by her role as a money-driven greedy woman alongside Yoosuf Shafeeu, Mariyam Nisha, Moosa Zakariyya and Ahmed Shimau in the Shimau-directed family drama film Loabi Nuvevununama (2002).[8] Penned by Fathimath Nahula, the story narrates the journey of a handicapped man who has been betrayed in love and unknowingly marries his brother's love interest.[8] The film was a critical and commercial success.[10] The following year, she played a supporting role in the Imad Ismail-directed horror film Araamagu Dhonkamana (2003) as a mentally challenged young woman, co-starring Mariyam Shazna, Assadh Shareef and Mohamed Afrah.[11] The film narrates the story of a woman spirit who rises from the sea and marries a toddy extractor, disguised as a human being.[11]
Filmography
Feature Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Emme Fahu Dhuvas | Haseena | [2] | |
| 2000 | Maazee | Sama | [3] | |
| 2000 | Ajaaib | Sama | [6] | |
| 2000 | Hithu Vindhu | Raufa | [7] | |
| 2000 | Saahibaa | Aminath Fiyaza | [8] | |
| 2001 | Hilihilaa | Lailaa / Nazla | [9] | |
| 2001 | Naaummeedhu | Nathasha | Special appearance | [9] |
| 2002 | Loabi Nuvevununama | Nasma | [8] | |
| 2003 | Araamagu Dhonkamana | Faathuma | [11] |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | 3023 | Main role | ||
| 1997-1999 | Kahthiri | Areesha | Recurring role; 17 episodes | |
| 2000 | Reysham | Jeelan | Recurring role | |
| 2001 | Konme Fiyavalhehves | Rishmee | Main role |
References
- ^ a b c Nadheem, Ahmed (23 February 2012). "Top 10 Actresses in Malives". Haveeru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 5 March 2012. Retrieved 26 November 2018.
- ^ a b Nadheem, Ahmed (25 January 2012). "10 reasons why Fathis Handhuvaru was liked by audience". Mihaaru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 8 December 2018. Retrieved 3 December 2018.
- ^ a b Ifraz, Ali (23 September 2018). "Wajeeh and Jamsheedha reunites at polling location". Avas (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 1 January 2019. Retrieved 1 January 2019.
- ^ Rasheed, Ahmed (16 August 2018). "Wants to play an action movie: Ismail Wajeeh". Mihaaru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 9 February 2018. Retrieved 22 December 2018.
- ^ Ali, Ifraz (1 October 2019). "Where are all the drama series?". Dho? (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 28 October 2020. Retrieved 28 October 2020.
- ^ a b Nadheem, Ahmed (16 February 2012). "Top 10 Actors in Maldives". Haveeru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 19 February 2014. Retrieved 26 November 2018.
- ^ a b Adhushan, Ahmed (23 November 2017). ""Thiya Loaibaa Dhurah" might turn out to be a beautiful romantic film". Mihaaru (in Divehi). Retrieved 18 September 2018.
- ^ a b c d e "Gaumee Inaam 2009 - Fathimath Nahula". Presidency Maldives (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 3 December 2018. Retrieved 3 December 2018.
- ^ a b c Nadheem, Ahmed (6 September 2015). "Nahula Vs Tedry: Who among the two brought a revelation to Maldivian Cinema?". Avas (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 8 September 2015. Retrieved 3 December 2018.
- ^ Adhushan, Ahmed (9 July 2018). "Empowering women in cinema". Dho? (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 3 December 2018. Retrieved 3 December 2018.
- ^ a b c Adhushan, Ahmed (24 February 2018). "Who are the most profitable producers?". Mihaaru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 4 January 2019. Retrieved 4 January 2019.