Fathimath Fareela
Fareela attending Olympus reopening ceremony, 2023
Born (1984-10-24) 24 October 1984 (age 39)
HDh. Kulhudhuffushi, Maldives
OccupationActress
Years active2006–present
Spouse
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    (divorced)​

Fathimath Fareela (24 October 1984) is a Maldivian film actress.

Career

Fareela made her film debut in Ahmed Nimal's romantic film Vaaloabi Engeynama (2006), starred alongside Yoosuf Shafeeu, Mariyam Afeefa and Fauziyya Hassan which was a critical and commercial success, considered to be the most successful Maldivian release of the year.[1] The film follows a conflicted husband struggling to convey equal affection towards his two spouses. Her performance as the grumbling wife received critical appreciation, winning her a Gaumee Film Award as the Best Supporting Actress.[2]

In 2009, Fareela starred as the valiant and fearless girl who unintentionally falls in love with her sister's love interest in Loaiybahtakaa which was written and directed by Yoosuf Shafeeu.[3] The romantic drama, co-starring Shafeeu, Sheela Najeeb and Mohamed Faisal, tells the story of unrequited love, and proved to be a commercial success.[3]

This was followed by a horror film, Mendhamuge Evaguthu (2010) co-written and co-directed by Yoosuf Shafeeu alongside Amjad Ibrahim.[4] It follows a group of ten friends watching a horror film which is being influenced by a narration in it.[4] The last release of 2010, featured Fareela in Yoosuf Shafeeu's drama film Heyonuvaane (2010), opposite Shafeeu and Sheela Najeeb.[5] The story revolves around a male who is victimised of domestic abuse.[5] She played the role of Dr. Rizna Zareer, who meets her lover after six years settled with a marriage.[6] The film received majorly negative reviews from critics though her performance was commended.[6] Twenty two housefull shows of the film were screened at cinema, declaring it a Mega-Hit and second highest grossing Maldivian release of the year.[7]

Fareela began 2011 with Amjad Ibrahim's suspense thriller film Hafaraaiy alongside Ali Shameel, Mariyam Shakeela, Yoosuf Shafeeu and Amira Ismail, which was a critical and commercial failure.[8] Based on a real incidence, the film narrates a story of a cannibal woman who is addicted to eats human flesh, how she victimised the inhabitants with her face covered in a veil.[8] The film received criticism for its "fragile" plot, "unnecessary" characters though its makeup was appreciated.[8] Ahmed Naif from Sun wrote: "neither scientifically nor psychologically, it has been proven in the film how a chicken addict turns to be a cannibal. The film slides from a suspense thriller to a comedy for its inclusion of inconceivable details". He was displeased with Fareela's role citing it "small and unnecessary".[8] She next appeared in Yoosuf Shafeeu's family drama E Bappa (2011), featuring an ensemble cast including Hassan Manik, Yoosuf Shafeeu, Mohamed Manik, Sheela Najeeb, Lufshan Shakeeb, Amira Ismail and Mariyam Shakeela.[9] A film about fatherhood and how he has been treated by his family, received negative reviews for its "typical stereotype style" and was a box office failure.[9]

In 2013, Fareela featured in Ali Shifau-directed horror film Fathis Handhuvaruge Feshun 3D which serves as a prequel to Fathis Handhuvaru (1997) starring Reeko Moosa Manik and Niuma Mohamed in lead roles. It was based on a story by Ibrahim Waheed, Jinaa: Fathis Handhuvaruge Feshun (2009), which itself is a prequel to the story Fathishandhuvaru (1996) written by himself which was later adapted to a film by same name in 1997.[10] The film was marketed as being the first 3D release for a Maldivian film and the first release derived from spin-off.[11] She played the role of Nihaa, the love interest of a ghost, Jinaa—played by Yoosuf Shafeeu that seeks revenge from humans for killing its wife.[12] Upon release the film received generally negative reviews from critics.[13] Ahmed Nadheem from Haveeru Daily wrote: "Everyone in the cast gave a forgettable performance. Fareela [still] needs to handle major scenes more efficiently such as in the climax where the entire ongoing things were revealed, her expressions and acting doesnt work there".[13] Despite the negative reviews, at the 7th Gaumee Film Awards she was nominated in the Best Actress award category for her performance in the film.[14]

In 2014, she played a supporting character in Mohamed Nimal-directed family drama Aniyaa alongside Ismail Rasheed and Mohamed Jumayyil and Niuma Mohamed.They were introduced by a common friend, Mohamed Hashim, a Maldivian diplomat based in UAE. [15] The story of the film revolves around a boy who has been deprived of love from his parents.[16] Due to several technical errors and struggle caused during the screening of the film, it failed to garner enough hype ultimately doing average to poor business at boxoffice.[17] Next she starred opposite Ali Seezan and Aishath Rishmy in Seezan's directorial venture, psychological thriller Insaana, playing the friend of Hana who is murdered by her husband.[18] It revolves around a murder and how the murderer tries to evade from the crime.[19] Made on a budget of MVR 220,000, the film was inspired by Ryan Connolly's short psychological horror film Tell (2012) which is loosely based on the Edgar Allan Poe short story "The Tell-Tale Heart".[20] Upon release, the film received widespread critical acclaim. Hassan Naail from Vaguthu called it "one of the best Maldivian release till date" and was satisfied with the performance of whole cast.[21] At the 2015 South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation Film Festival, Insaana was bestowed with Bronze Medal as Best Film, competing with seventeen regional films.[22][23]

In 2016, she appeared in Ibrahim Wisan's debut direction Vee Beyvafa which was shot in 2011.[24] The film received a negative response from critics where Ahmed Adhushan of Mihaaru concluded his review calling the film "a step backward" in the progress of cinema.[25] In 2019, first Maldivian anthology film was released which featured Fareela in the segment directed by Ali Shifau, titled Foshi.[26] The project was shot in 2013 and digitally released six years later due to several delays in post-production.[27]

Filmography

Feature film

Year Title Role Notes Ref(s)
2005 Hureemey Inthizaarugaa Herself Special appearance in the song "Bunedheyshey Mithura" [3]
2006 Vaaloabi Engeynama Azu Gaumee Film Award for Best Supporting Actress [2]
2009 Loaiybahtakaa Shabee [3]
2010 Mendhamuge Evaguthu Mahira [4]
2010 Heyonuvaane Rizna Zareer [6]
2011 Hafaraaiy — [8]
2011 E Bappa Mazeena [9]
2013 Fathis Handhuvaruge Feshun 3D Niha Nominated—Gaumee Film Award for Best Actress [13][14]
2014 Aniyaa Zilma [15]
2014 Insaana Inaa [18]
2016 Vee Beyvafa Nisha [25]
2023 Jokaru Herself Special appearance in item number "Vagunge Jagadaa" [28]

Television

Year Title Role Notes Ref(s)
2012–2013 Adhives Eloaibah Gadharu Kuran Fazeela Main role [29]
2019 Hatharu Halha Sama In the segment Foshi [26]

Short film

Year Title Role Notes Ref(s)
2007 Edhonveli Thundi 1 Spirit Voice-over [30]
2008 Edhonveli Thundi 2 Spirit Special appearance [30]
2014 Kashfu —

Other work

Year Title Director Producer Notes Ref(s)
2022 Baby Yes Web series; 3 episodes [31]
2022 Hissu Yes Web series; 3 episodes [32]
2022 Bahdhal Yes Web series; 3 episodes [33]
2023 Hayyaru Yes Web series; 15 episodes [34]

Accolades

Year Award Category Nominated work Result Ref(s)
2008 5th Gaumee Film Awards Best Supporting Actress Vaaloabi Engeynama Won [2]
Best Choreography "Anaashey" – Vaaloabi Engeynama Won [2]
Best Makeup Hukuru Vileyrey (shared with Hassan Adam) Won [2]
2014 3rd Maldives Film Awards Best Actress Fathis Handhuvaruge Feshun 3D Nominated [35]
Best Choreography Fathis Handhuvaruge Feshun 3D Nominated [35]
2016 7th Gaumee Film Awards Best Actress Fathis Handhuvaruge Feshun 3D Nominated [14]
2017 8th Gaumee Film Awards Best Actress - Short film Kashfu Nominated [14]

References

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  5. ^ a b Naaif, Ahmed (27 December 2010). ""Heyonuvaane" shouldn't be missed". Sun (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 29 September 2018. Retrieved 28 September 2018.
  6. ^ a b c Naaif, Ahmed (17 January 2011). ""Heyonuvaane": Year's most boring film". Sun (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 29 September 2018. Retrieved 26 September 2018.
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  8. ^ a b c d e Naif, Ahmed (14 March 2011). "Review of Amjay's Hafaraaiy". Sun (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 1 October 2018. Retrieved 1 October 2018.
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  18. ^ a b Nadheem, Ahmed (16 August 2014). "Seezan's new film is "Insaanaa"". Haveeru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 22 August 2014. Retrieved 1 November 2018.
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  30. ^ a b Adhushan, Ahmed (5 September 2016). "Nahula searching for child to play an important role". Mihaaru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 20 August 2020. Retrieved 20 August 2020.
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