Mariyam Zuhura
Born (1986-06-22) 22 June 1986
K. Dhiffushi, Maldives
NationalityMaldivian
OccupationActress
Years active2003–2012
Spouse
  • Ahmed Shirhan
    ​
    (m. 2006)​
Children1

Mariyam Zuhura (22 June 1986) is a Maldivian former film actress.

Career

In 2003, Zuhura worked with Mohamed Shareef and Muawiyath Anwar for their television series, Ujaalaa Raasthaa, which narrates the journey of two best friends in three generations.[1] The series developed as an attempt to aware the audience on several social issues, was widely accepted by the audience and received positive reviews from critics.[2]

Initially, Zuhura was supposed to make her official film debut with Abdul Faththaah-directed romantic film, Viremun Midhaa Hiyy Magey opposite Ibrahim Jihad, which however was delayed in post-production and was ultimately shelved.[3] Hence, the team instead moved forward with Faththaah-directed romantic disaster film, Hureemey Inthizaarugaa (2005), where she was cast along with Ravee Farooq, Waleedha Waleed, Ibrahim Jihad and Neena Saleem.[4] The film, heavily relied on the effect of the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake on the Maldives, received favorable reviews from critics though it failed to perform financially.[4] She next appeared in a small role in Mohamed Shareef-directed drama series Loabi Vaanama where she played the role of Thahu, a new recruit in the office of one of the main four characters.[5] The first episode of the series was met with lukewarm response from the audience due to the different "visualization style" of the director and the scene arrangement by screenwriter.[6] However, from the second episode onwards, the series picked up and become a success among the critics and audience.[6]

The following year, she appeared as a sorcerer 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.[7][8] The film being a critical and commercial success was considered as "one of the best horror film the Maldivian Film Industry has ever produced".[9][10] She next worked with Faththaah for his romantic drama series, Kuramey Vadhaaee Salaam which follows the journey of a man from a wealthy family, getting backed off from them due to his love interest and the depression he goes through due to his wife's untimely death.[11] She next collaborated with Arifa Ibrahim for her romantic television drama series, Vaguthu Faaithu Nuvanees (2006) which consists of fifty episodes.[12] The series which follows the vengeance and retribution two best-friends go through when they both love the same person, features her in the role of Shazma, a religious and acquiescent woman who is mistreated by her brother and sister-in-law.[12] After the thirty-third episode, she was replaced by Sheela Najeeb for the role, following Zuhura's marriage and pregnancy.[12]

She made a comeback in 2010 with Ahmed Shah-directed television series, Diary opposite Lufshan Shakeeb as a high school student and a victim of sexual abuse.[3] This was followed by her appearance as a newly wed bride hoping to reform her husband while dealing with a problematic family, in Abdul Faththaah's limited drama series, Kaiveni (2012), alongside Ali Azim.[13]

Personal life

Zuhura married the graphic designer, Ahmed Shirhan in 2006. On 11 September 2007, the couple had a girl, Aishath Rayna Shirhan.[14]

Filmography

Feature film

Year Title Role Notes Ref(s)
2005 Hureemey Inthizaarugaa Reena [4]
2006 Hukuru Vileyrey Fazna [8]

Television

Year Title Role Notes Ref(s)
2003 Ujaalaa Raasthaa Wadheefa Recurring role; 6 episodes [15]
2004 Thiyey Mihithuge Vindhakee Doctor Guest role; "Episode 50" [16]
2005 Loabi Vaanama Thahu Recurring role; 3 episodes [6]
2005 Baiveriyaa Rishfa Recurring role; 4 episodes [17]
2006 Kuramey Vadhaaee Salaam Laila Adam Main role; 13 episodes [18]
2006–2007 Vaguthu Faaithu Nuvanees Shazma Main role; 33 episodes [12]
2010 Diary Rishna Main role; 4 episodes [3]
2012 Kaiveni Firasha Main role; 4 episodes [13]

Accolades

Year Award Category Nominated work Result Ref(s)
2008 2nd Miadhu Crystal Award Best Actress Vaguthu Faaithu Nuvanees Won [19]

References

  1. ↑ Maaha, Aishath (31 May 2017). "Did Jambe loses his path?". Avas (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 15 November 2018. Retrieved 15 November 2018.
  2. ↑ Rasheed, Ahmed (8 September 2020). "Saeed leading the race". MuniAvas (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 11 October 2020. Retrieved 11 October 2020.
  3. 1 2 3 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.
  4. 1 2 3 Maaha, Aishath (21 February 2018). "Best 10 Actors". Dho? (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 6 January 2019. Retrieved 4 January 2019.
  5. ↑ Maaha, Aishath (11 June 2016). "Ali Waheed quits film industry". MuniAvas. Archived from the original on 19 December 2020. Retrieved 19 December 2020.
  6. 1 2 3 Adam, Ahmed Hameed (11 December 2020). "Star's Story - Asim: Best Actor in Maldives". Avas (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 11 December 2020. Retrieved 11 December 2020.
  7. ↑ Naseer, Ismail (20 July 2006). "Hukuru Vileyrey - Big hopes, big challenges: Ainthu". Haveeru Daily (in Divehi). Retrieved 8 October 2012.
  8. 1 2 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.
  9. ↑ Naafiz, Ali (19 July 2010). "Fanaa: Proof of Yaaraa's immaturity". Haveeru Daily. Retrieved 8 October 2012.
  10. ↑ 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.
  11. ↑ "Gaumee Inaam 2004 - Abdul Faththaah Abdul Gayyoom". Presidency Maldives (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 23 April 2019. Retrieved 3 December 2018.
  12. 1 2 3 4 Ashraf, Aisha (4 February 2018). "Where are all the drama series?". Avas (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 27 May 2019. Retrieved 27 May 2019.
  13. 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.
  14. ↑ Adhushan, Ahmed (21 February 2018). "Which actors faded away too soon?". Mihaaru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 12 July 2019. Retrieved 22 March 2021.
  15. ↑ Adam, Ahmed Hameed (18 December 2020). "Star's Story: The friendly actor in the industry". Avas (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 8 February 2021. Retrieved 11 December 2020.
  16. ↑ Adhushan, Ahmed (28 June 2020). "Thiyey Mihithuge Vindhakee streaming on Baiskoaf". Mihaaru. Archived from the original on 20 August 2020. Retrieved 20 August 2020.
  17. ↑ Ashraf, Aisha (4 February 2018). "Where are all the drama series?". Avas (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 27 May 2019. Retrieved 27 May 2019.
  18. ↑ Maaha, Aishath (13 June 2016). "Kuda Hajja will always be a star though she fails to fulfill her dreams". Avas (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 30 November 2018. Retrieved 30 November 2018.
  19. ↑ "Zuleykha Awarded as Best Film winning in eight categories". Haveeru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 13 December 2018. Retrieved 12 December 2018.
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