Mariyam Waheedha | |
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Born | |
Nationality | Maldivian |
Occupation(s) | Actress, News editor |
Years active | 2019–present |
Mariyam Waheedha (born 5 September 1984) is a Maldivian film actress and a news editor.
Prior to her acting career, Waheedha worked as a news editor.
She made her film debut in the Ravee Farooq-directed web series Ehenas, where she portrayed the character Zidhu, a colleague of a bullied and sexually abused male victim.[1] Her performance and the series received mainly positive reviews from critics.[1] Aishath Maahaa reviewing for Dho? wrote: "Considering [she] is a dedbutant, [she] has done an outstanding job in the series".[2][3]
She then took on the role of Shiflyn, an enthusiastic and bubbly character in the office comedy sitcom Office Loabi developed by Amyna Mohamed.[4] The series along with her performance received positive reviews from critics, where Ahmed Rasheed from MuniAvas praised Mariyam Waheedha's performance, highlighting the excellent integration of a unique concept for viewers.[4] Following this, she made a brief appearance in Ali Seezan's web series Dhoadhi, which narrates the story of two troubled individuals and their journey to attain the love and affection they desire.[5]
In 2023, Waheedha played supporting roles in two projects from Dark Rain Entertainment; Ahmed Zareer-directed romantic drama film Beeveema centered around the reunion of former lovers twenty-two years after their graduation, and Ali Shifau-directed romantic film Hindhukolheh.[6][7] Both films received predominantly positive reviews from critics.[6] She then collaborated with Aishath Rishmy for her romantic comedy web series Yaaraa, which explores the polar opposite lives of two sisters faced with the realities of relationships.[8] In the series, she portrayed the character Riyaasha, an adopted child of the family seeking a heartwarming romantic relationship.[9] She next collaborated with Ameena Ahmed for her romantic drama web series Hama Emme Meehekey, where she played the role of a gossip-loving and dependable friend.[10]
Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref(s) |
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2023 | Beeveema | Raniya's classmate | [6] | |
2023 | Hindhukolheh | Kiara's colleague | [7] | |
2023 | Free Delivery | Sush | [11] | |
2023 | Zoya | Zoya’s sister | [12] |
Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref(s) |
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2019–2022 | Ehenas | Zidhu | Main role; 22 episodes | [3] |
2022 | Office Loabi | Shiflyn | Main role; 10 episode | [4] |
2022 | Dhoadhi | Shaany | Recurring role; 4 episodes | [5] |
2022 | Biruveri Vaahaka | Dheema | Main role; Episode: "Lakunu" | [13] |
2023 | Yaaraa | Riyaasha | Main role | [9] |
2023 | Hama Emme Meehekey | Nadheema | Main role; 10 episodes | [10] |
2023 | Gareena | Muslima | Recurring role | [14] |
2023 | Girlfriends | Herself | Guest role; Episode: "Click Click Click" | [15] |