Ahmed Easa
Easa attending Olympus reopening ceremony, 2023
Born (1985-10-07) October 7, 1985
R. Maakurathu, Maldives
OccupationActor
Years active2011–present

Ahmed Easa (born 7 October 1985) is a Maldivian film actor.

Career

In his childhood, Ahmed Easa watched Bollywood films and imitated the acting of Sunil Shetty in stage performances.[1] While watching his movies, Easa grew a fondness towards cinema and decided to pursue a career in acting "if granted with a chance worth holding for".[1] He was first offered a role in Amjad Ibrahim's romantic horror film Udhabaani (2009) but he rejected it since he was "too shy to be in front of the camera with his current physique".[1] However, he made his film debut two years later with Hamid Ali's Laelaa (2011) co-starring Yoosuf Shafeeu, Amira Ismail and Ali.[1][2] The film revolves around two daughters who are forced into an arranged marriages by their parents.[2] The film and his performance received a negative response from critics; "The newcomer is strictly average in his performance but he needs to be more confident in his moves and work on the dialogue delivery if needs to survive in the industry".[2] The film was declared a flop at box office.[3]

After shooting a video single with Yoosuf Shafeeu, Easa was asked to feature in his thirtieth direction Dhevansoora (2018), a suspense thriller film featuring an ensemble cast including Shafeeu, Mariyam Shifa, Ali Azim and Fathimath Azifa in pivotal roles.[4][5] He initially shot for the role of a policeman, portrayed by Mohamed Faisal in the film, before Shafeeu suggested he switch to a "more complex" role since he was unable to find anyone "who fits the bill" for that role.[1] Revolving around a murder investigating, Easa played a delivery boy who has been accused to be involved in the murder crime.[6] The film received positive reviews from critics and was considered a "norm-breaker" for the Maldivian cinema.[7] Ahmed Hameed Adam reviewing from VNews applauded Easa's performance while playing the "strong-headed man and the vulnerable attacker".[7] He then starred in the first Maldivian web-series, a romantic drama by Fathimath Nahula, Huvaa.[8] The series consisting of sixty episodes and streamed through the digital platform Baiskoafu, centers around a happy and radiant family which breaks into despairing pieces after a tragic incident that led to an unaccountable loss.[9][10] The series and his performance as an irresponsible and lazy husband and a drug addict were positively received.[11][12]

2019 was a successful year for Ease where he had multiple film releases. He first starred in Yoosuf Shafeeu's horror comedy film 40+ (2019), a sequel to 2017 released comedy film Naughty 40, which was well received both critically and commercially.[13] Their next collaboration, Nafrathuvumun (2019) played alongside Shafeeu, Mariyam Azza and Ali Azim revolves around a guesthouse, the only source of income for a woman who is convinced by several men to sell the property.[14][15] This was followed by another direction from Shafeeu, the romantic horror film Dhauvath (2019), which follows a happily married couple who goes on a honeymoon trip and the paranormal activities they experience due to black-magic.[16] Mariyam Waheedha from Miadhu considers his portrayal of the character Saajid to be "surprisingly good".[15]

In 2023, Easa played the role of a wicked and unscrupulous friend in Ali Seezan's erotic thriller Loabi Vevijje, which follows a married man who becomes infatuated with a woman after a one-night stand.[17] The film which was announced in 2019, but halted due to COVID-19 pandemic, opened to generally positive reviews from critics, where as his performance received mixed reviews from critics.[18] Aminath Luba reviewing from The Press found his performance to be "strictly average, nothing exceptional".[19] Similarly, Ahmed Nadheem from Dhauru called his acting "not bad" and "generally okay".[20]

Filmography

Feature film

Year Title Role Notes Ref(s)
2011 Laelaa Shivan [2]
2018 Dhevansoora Wafir [4]
2019 Goh Raalhu Husham's friend Special appearance [21]
2019 40+ Saiman [13]
2019 Nafrathuvumun Lamiu [14]
2019 Dhauvath Sajidh [15]
2019 Leena Faaiz [22]
2021 Faree Sappe [23]
2023 Loabi Vevijje Maajidh [20]
2024 Lasviyas Iqbal Post-production [24]
TBA Udhabaani 2 Laamiu Post-production

Television

Year Title Role Notes Ref(s)
2016 Bithufangi
2018–2020 Huvaa Mauroof Main role; 61 episodes [8]
2019 Shhh Himself Special appearance; Episode 5 [25]
2020 Karu Hakuru Anand Guest role; Episode: "Anand" [26]
2020–2021 Huvaa Kohfa Bunan Naushad Main role [27]
2021 Avahteriya Raqeeb Main role; 9 episodes [28]
2021 Hatharu Manzaru Easa / Zaidh Main role in the segments "Ruqyah", "Fulhi" and "Naama" [29]
[30]
2021 Loabi Vias Mohamed Maakil Main role; 8 episodes [31]
2021 Giridha Vasanti Guest role; "Episode 11" [32]
2022 Giritee Loabi Doctor Recurring role; 2 episodes [33]
2022 Shakuvaa Adheel Main role; 5 episodes [32]
2022 Dhoadhi Ali Mohamed Main role; 15 episodes [34]
2022 Bahdhal Laamiu Main role; 3 episodes [35]

Discography

Year Album/Film Song Lyricist(s) Co-Artist(s)
2023 Loabi Vevijje "Loabi Vevijje" (Promo song) Mohamed Abdul Ghanee Abdullah Shafiu Ibrahim, Ali Seezan, Ahmed Nimal, Ali Azim, Mariyam Azza, Aminath Rishfa, Irufana Ibrahim

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 Rasheed, Ahmed (27 January 2018). "Aanadu donning a different role in Dhevansoora". Muniavas (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 6 April 2019. Retrieved 6 April 2019.
  2. 1 2 3 4 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.
  3. ↑ 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.
  4. 1 2 Adhushan, Ahmed (21 October 2017). ""Dhevansoora": A suspense thriller by Eupe". Mihaaru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 28 March 2018. Retrieved 28 March 2018.
  5. ↑ Adhushan, Ahmed (29 November 2017). ""Dhevansoora" to release on February 6". Mihaaru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 28 March 2018. Retrieved 28 March 2018.
  6. ↑ Fareeha, Aishath (4 November 2017). "Dhevansoora is a must watch". Sun (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 20 November 2018. Retrieved 20 November 2018.
  7. 1 2 Adam, Ahmed Hameed (8 February 2018). "Dhevansoora: Re-writing History of Maldivian Cinema". VNews (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 19 April 2019. Retrieved 19 April 2019.
  8. 1 2 Adhushan, Ahmed (27 February 2018). "Huvaa: Nahula starts her web-series". Mihaaru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 30 November 2018. Retrieved 30 November 2018.
  9. ↑ Musthafa, Mohamed (18 October 2018). ""Huvaa" is a hard work, it will be nice!". Sun (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 30 November 2018. Retrieved 30 November 2018.
  10. ↑ Adhushan, Ahmed (7 October 2018). ""Huvaa" can be viewed through Baiskoafu application". Mihaaru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 30 November 2018. Retrieved 30 November 2018.
  11. ↑ Musthafa, Mohamed (28 November 2018). "Nahula's "Huvaa" to be released for streaming tomorrow". Sun (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 30 November 2018. Retrieved 30 November 2018.
  12. ↑ Musthafa, Mohamed (30 November 2018). "First episode of "Huvaa" was a success". Sun (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 30 November 2018. Retrieved 30 November 2018.
  13. 1 2 Adhushan, Ahmed (3 January 2019). "40+ to be released on February 27". Mihaaru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 9 January 2019. Retrieved 9 January 2019.
  14. 1 2 Rasheed, Ahmed (4 April 2019). "Trailer of Nafrathuvumun released". MuniAvas (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 7 April 2019. Retrieved 7 April 2019.
  15. 1 2 3 Waheedha, Mariyam (15 June 2019). "Review: With sudden shocks, Dhauvath pierced directly into hearts". Miadhu Daily (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 27 June 2019. Retrieved 27 June 2019.
  16. ↑ Milna, Mariyam (1 March 2019). "First Look of Dhauvath released". MuniAvas (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 1 March 2019. Retrieved 1 March 2019.
  17. ↑ Adhushan, Ahmed (10 April 2020). "End of filming for Loabi Vevijje". Mihaaru. Archived from the original on 20 August 2020. Retrieved 20 August 2020.
  18. ↑ Rasheed, Ahmed (30 May 2022). "Rishmy is in love". MuniAvas. Archived from the original on 11 August 2022. Retrieved 11 August 2022.
  19. ↑ Luba, Aminath (9 May 2023). ""Loabi Vevijje": A film which will make you fall in love". The Press. Archived from the original on 13 May 2023. Retrieved 13 May 2023.
  20. 1 2 Nadheem, Ahmed (8 May 2023). "Seezan is not the reason: but in love". Dhauru. Archived from the original on 13 May 2023. Retrieved 13 May 2023.
  21. ↑ Musthafa, Mohamed (25 December 2018). "Tickets sales for "Goh Raalhu" to kick off from January 4". Sun (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 9 January 2019. Retrieved 9 January 2019.
  22. ↑ Adhushan, Ahmed (12 January 2019). "Maldives Film Industry Highlights - 12 Jan 2019". Mihaaru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 28 January 2019. Retrieved 28 January 2019.
  23. ↑ Adhushan, Ahmed (6 February 2020). "Under the helm of a debut director, Faree to release in April 2020". Mihaaru. Archived from the original on 10 January 2021. Retrieved 10 January 2021.
  24. ↑ Rasheed, Ahmed (29 July 2020). "Easa as lead actor "Lasviyas"; not sure of the actress yet". MuniAvas (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 15 December 2023. Retrieved 15 December 2023.
  25. ↑ Lubaa, Aminath (10 May 2019). "Are you ready for the horror web series, Shhh?". Sun (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 11 May 2019. Retrieved 11 May 2019.
  26. ↑ Lubaa, Aminath (14 March 2019). "Maldivian first sit-com "Karu Hakuru" available for streaming". Sun (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 14 August 2019. Retrieved 13 August 2019.
  27. ↑ Rasheed, Ahmed (29 December 2020). "Huvaa Koffaa Bunan: An interesting and funny ride". MuniAvas (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 2 January 2021. Retrieved 2 January 2021.
  28. ↑ Adam, Ahmed Hameed (12 June 2021). "Eupe's "Avahteriya" streaming on Baiskoafu". Avas. Archived from the original on 24 December 2021. Retrieved 24 December 2021.
  29. ↑ Rasheed, Ahmed (1 May 2021). "Mua's "Ruqya" inspired by the fake ruqya practice in Maldives". MuniAvas (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 1 May 2021. Retrieved 1 May 2021.
  30. ↑ Dheema, Mariyam (5 May 2021). "Have you seen Shafeeu's "Fulhi"?". MuniAvas (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 5 May 2021. Retrieved 5 May 2021.
  31. ↑ Rasheed, Ahmed (8 October 2021). ""Loabi Vias" a must-watch romantic series". MuniAvas (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 11 December 2021. Retrieved 11 December 2021.
  32. 1 2 Rasheed, Ahmed (29 August 2021). ""Giridha"'s trailer is laugh riot". MuniAvas (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 10 September 2021. Retrieved 10 September 2021.
  33. ↑ Rasheed, Ahmed (6 December 2021). ""Giritee Loabi" to release on 7 December". MuniAvas (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 11 December 2021. Retrieved 11 December 2021.
  34. ↑ Musthafa, Mohamed (4 November 2021). "Shooting begins for Seezan's "Dhoadhi"". CNM (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 12 August 2022. Retrieved 12 August 2022.
  35. ↑ Rasheed, Ahmed (14 October 2022). "Fareela's "Badhal" available for streaming through Baiskoafu". MuniAvas (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 15 October 2022. Retrieved 15 October 2022.
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