Mariyam Shahuza

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Mariyam Shahuza is a Maldivian former film actress.

Career

In 2002, Shahuza appeared in a small role as a doctor in Amjad Ibrahim-directed film Kahvalhah Dhaandhen (2002).[1] Having disappeared from the screen for almost four years, she made a comeback as a gossip loving friend 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.[2][3] The film being a critical and commercial success was considered as "one of the best horror film the Maldivian Film Industry has ever produced".[4][5] It was later aired as 15 episodes television series with inclusion of several scenes that were edited out in its theatrical release.[6] This was followed by Amjad Ibrahim's romantic drama film Hithuge Edhun (2006) which narrates the story of a disabled man where she played a guest role of a teacher.[7]

From the year 2006 to 2010, Shahuza mostly appeared in short films from Salhibe series and Vasvaas series to standalone short productions including Umurahves Inthizaaru Kuraanan (2007), The Boat (2008),

Dhanthura
(2008), Noonekey Nubunaashey (2008), Keehvehey Vakivee Yaaraa? (2010), and Lollypop (2010). During the time, she also starred in several television series including Vimlaa (2007), Hanaa (2008), Kushakaanulaa Shazaa Nudheyshey (2008) and Ssshhh... Miee Sirreh! (2009).

In 2011, she again collaborated with Amjad Ibrahim for his family drama Hithey Dheymee (2011) which received negative reviews from critics and was a box office disaster.[8] A series of flop was continued with Hamid Ali's Laelaa starring Yoosuf Shafeeu, Amira Ismail, Ahmed Easa and Ali.[9] The film revolves around two daughters who were forced to arranged marriages by their parent.[9] The film received negative reviews from critics and was declared a box office failure.[10] She again played a small role in her last release of the year; Yoosuf Shafeeu action drama film Insaaf (2011).[11] The film revolves around the disputes between two districts of an island.[12] Upon release, the film received mixed to positive reviews from critics.[13]

This was followed by several other brief appearances in feature films including Aniyaa (2016), 4426 (2016), Vishka (2017) and Thiya Loaibaa Dhurah (2018).[14][15][16][3] As for the television productions, she had major two releases during the period; Ahmed Saeed's mini-series Furaana Dheynan (2011) and Fathimath Nahula's romantic drama series Vakivumuge Kurin (2015).[17][18]

Filmography

Feature film

Year Title Role Notes Ref(s)
2002 Kahvalhah Dhaandhen Doctor [1]
2006 Hukuru Vileyrey Yusra [3]
2006 Hithuge Edhun Idhan's teacher [7]
2009 Baaraige Fas Aishath [1]
2011 Hithey Dheymee Fazeena [8]
2011 Laelaa Ahamma's wife [9]
2011 Insaaf Sausan [13]
2014 Aniyaa Areef's mistress [14]
2016 4426 Zeena's mother Special appearance [15]
2017 Vishka Zeenath Special appearance [3]
2018 Thiya Loaibaa Dhurah Shiu [16]
TBA Nooraa

Short film

Year Title Role Notes
2006 Salhibe Jasmine
2006 Vasvaas 2 Raihana
2007 Vasvaas 3 Raihana
2007 Loabeegaa Dhon U Herself Special appearance in the song "Come On My Darling"
2007 Umurahves Inthizaaru Kuraanan Usha
2007 Edhonveli Thundi 1 Shahu
2007 Vasvaas 4 Raihana
2007 Edhonveli Thundi 2 Shahu
2008 Salhibe 2
2008 The Boat Shiru
2008
Dhanthura
Sarubathiyya
2008 Noonekey Nubunaashey Humey
2010 Keehvehey Vakivee Yaaraa? Zeyna
2010 Lollypop Haluvaa
2011 Gudho Gudho Shabnam
2012 Island Thief Amaanaa
2012
Kidnap
Shahu

Television

Year Title Role Notes
2005–2006 Fukkashi Various roles Main role; 3 episodes
2007-2008 Vimlaa Nathasha Recurring role
2008 Hanaa Main role
2008 Kushakaanulaa Shazaa Nudheyshey Main role
2009 Ssshhh... Miee Sirreh! Irasha Recurring role
2009 Vakinuvaan Bunefaa Vaudheh Nuvanhey? Shifaza Main role; 13 episodes [19]
2011 Furaana Dheynan Fathun Main role; 4 Episodes
2015 Vakivumuge Kurin Zidhuna Main role; 15 Episodes
2018 Shakuvaa Akaa Nulaa Main role
2021 Buneladhee Main role

References

  1. ^ a b c "Amjay's contribution in the industry is recommended". PSMNews (in Divehi). 4 February 2017. Archived from the original on 16 November 2018. Retrieved 15 November 2018.
  2. ^ Naseer, Ismail (20 July 2006). "Hukuru Vileyrey - Big hopes, big challenges: Ainthu". Haveeru Daily (in Divehi). Retrieved 8 October 2012.[permanent dead link]
  3. ^ a b c d 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.
  4. ^ Naafiz, Ali (19 July 2010). "Fanaa: Proof of Yaaraa's immaturity". Haveeru Daily. Retrieved 8 October 2012.[permanent dead link]
  5. ^ 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.
  6. ^ Ahmed, Fazeena (23 November 2006). ""Hukuru Vileyrey" releasing as a Drama". Haveeru Daily (in Divehi). Retrieved 8 October 2012.[permanent dead link]
  7. ^ a b Adhushan, Ahmed (24 March 2018). "A new teaser of "Thiya Loaibaa Dhurah" released". Mihaaru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 28 March 2018. Retrieved 18 September 2018.
  8. ^ a b 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.
  9. ^ a b c Nadheem, Ahmed (6 October 2011). ""Laela": Why is a good screenplay needed?". Haveeru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 2011-10-11. Retrieved 5 October 2018.
  10. ^ Nadheem, Ahmed (29 September 2011). "Laela's premiere: A big satisfaction for Hamid". Haveeru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 2011-10-02. Retrieved 11 October 2018.
  11. ^ 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.
  12. ^ 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.
  13. ^ a b 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.
  14. ^ a b Faisal, Ibrahim (19 February 2014). ""Aniyaa" delayed for a March release". Addu Live (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 19 September 2018. Retrieved 19 September 2018.
  15. ^ a b Nadheem, Ahmed (21 October 2016). "4426 is Nahula's mastepiece". Avas (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 30 March 2018. Retrieved 30 March 2018.
  16. ^ a b Fareeha, Aishath (7 December 2017). "Filming of "Thiya Loaibaa Dhurah" completed". Sun (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 18 September 2018. Retrieved 18 September 2018.
  17. ^ Adam, Ahmed Hameed (16 October 2020). "Star's Story: Azifa's life changing decision". Avas (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 11 December 2020. Retrieved 11 December 2020.
  18. ^ Maaha, Aisha (27 February 2018). "An end to Maldivian Drama Series?". Dho? (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 9 June 2019. Retrieved 27 May 2019.
  19. ^ Adam, Ahmed Hameed (16 October 2020). "Star's Story: WAMCO brings a life revelation to Azifa". Mihaaru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 24 January 2022. Retrieved 22 January 2022.