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 (2000), 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] The following year, she 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.[7] The film received favorable reviews from critics and emerged as the highest grossing Maldivian film of the year.[8]

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).[7] 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.[7] The film was a critical and commercial success.[9] 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 (2002).[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)
2000 Emme Fahu Dhuvas Haseena [2]
2000 Maazee Sama [3]
2000 Ajaaib Sama [6]
2000 Saahibaa Aminath Fiyaza [7]
2001 Hilihilaa Lailaa / Nazla [8]
2001 Naaummeedhu Nathasha Special appearance [8]
2002 Loabi Nuvevununama Nasma [7]
2002 Hithu Vindhu Raufa [10]
2003 Araamagu Dhonkamana Faathuma [11]

Television

Year Title Role Notes Ref(s)
— 3023 Main role
1999 Kahthiri Areesha Recurring role; 17 episodes
2000 Reysham Jeelan Recurring role; 5 episodes [12]
2001 Konme Fiyavalhehves Rishmee Main role

References

  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ 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.
  4. ^ 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.
  5. ^ 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.
  6. ^ 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.
  7. ^ 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.
  8. ^ 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.
  9. ^ Adhushan, Ahmed (9 July 2018). "Empowering women in cinema". Dho? (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 3 December 2018. Retrieved 3 December 2018.
  10. ^ 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.
  11. ^ 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.
  12. ^ Adhushan, Ahmed (19 December 2020). "Television series Reysham available for streaming in Baiskoafu". Mihaaru. Archived from the original on 13 February 2021. Retrieved 13 February 2021.
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