Mariyam Afeefa
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| birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=y|1983|7|29}}
| birth_place = Gn. Fuvahmulah
| alma_mater = Gn. Atoll Education Centre
| occupation = Actress
| yearsactive = 2006–present
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Mariyam Afeefa (born 29 July 1983) is a Maldivian actress. She has established a career in Maldivian films and is the recipient of several awards, including two Gaumee Film Awards. She was featured in listings of the nation's most popular personalities.
Afeefa made her film debut in Ahmed Nimal's critically and commercially successful romantic film Vaaloabi Engeynama (2006), which fetched her first Gaumee Film Award for Best Actress. She then worked in several short films and television series before making her second collaborating with Nimal for his erotic horror thriller Khalaas (2008), followed by Abdul Fahtah's horror film Jinni (2010) where she received a Maldives Film Awards nomination as Best Actress for the latter. She was voted as the "Most Entertaining Actress" in the SunFM Awards for two consecutive years. In 2011, she was bestowed with her second Gaumee Film Award for Best Actress for her performance as the gluttonous wife, in the Moomin Fuad-directed crime tragedy drama Loodhifa (2011).
Career
Afeefa made her film debut in Ahmed Nimal's romantic film Vaaloabi Engeynama (2006), starred alongside Yoosuf Shafeeu, Fathimath Fareela and Fauziyya Hassan which was a critical and commercial success, considered to be the most successful Maldivian release of the year. The film follows a conflicted husband struggling to convey equal affection towards his two spouses. Her performance as the superlative wife received critical appreciation, winning her a Gaumee Film Award as the Best Actress and a Miadhu Crystal Award as the Best Female Debut.{{cite news|url=http://haveeru.com.mv/dhivehi/news/48823 |title=Zuleykha Awarded as Best Film winning in eight categories |language=Divehi| work=Haveeru |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20181213115122/https://archive.mv/dv/articles/AaoRm |url-status=dead|archivedate=13 December 2018 |access-date=12 December 2018}}
Ahmed Nimal-directed erotic horror thriller Khalaas was released in 2008 which follows a newly married couple who relocate themselves to Sri Lanka.{{cite news|url=http://www.vaguthu.mv/reports/289441/ |title=Politics is a challenge to entertainment industry |language=Divehi|publisher=Vaguthu |author=Hassan, Nazim |date=22 June 2015 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160628083248/http://www.vaguthu.mv/reports/289441/ |archivedate=28 June 2016 |access-date=28 June 2016}} Starring opposite Ali Seezan and Nadhiya Hassan, Afeefa played the role of Sara, a bewildered wife who encounters several supernatural activities.{{cite news|url=https://mihaaru.com/index.php/entertainment/11141 |title=Stars faded way too soon |work=Dho? |language=Divehi |last=Adhushan |first=Ahmed |date=6 January 2017 |archiveurl=https://archive.today/20190111050031/https://mihaaru.com/index.php/entertainment/11141 |url-status=live|archivedate=11 January 2019 |access-date=4 January 2019 |df=dmy-all}} The film received mixed reviews from critics specific appraisal being subjected to its bold and erotic theme.
In 2010, Afeefa was featured in Abdul Fahtah's horror film Jinni alongside Ali Seezan.{{cite news |url=http://www.haveeru.com.mv:80/?page=details&id=93070&category=ihUfinum |title=Positive comment for the film - Its a big achievement |language=Divehi |work=Haveeru |last=Naseer |first=Ismail |date=11 February 2010 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100212110900/http://www.haveeru.com.mv/?page=details&id=93070&category=ihUfinum |url-status=dead |archivedate=12 February 2010 |access-date=19 September 2018 |df=dmy-all }} Based on true incidents that occurred in an island of Maldives, she played the role of Thahumeena, a simple-going girl who romantically link ups with a visitor and a ghost who seduce the same person in the shape of Thahumeena. Prior to release the film was marketed to be "full of suspense" and "unique" compared to other mediocre Maldivian horror films. Upon release, the film received mixed reviews from critics; majority of them complaining for having the "same old feeling" of prior horror flicks though the performance were noted to be satisfactory. Despite the mixed reviews, the film witnessed a positive response at the box office, screening a total of twenty two housefull shows in Male', declaring it as a Mega-Hit.{{cite news |url=http://www.haveeru.com.mv:80/?page=details&id=95729&category=ihUfinum |title=Positive comment for the film - Its a big achievement |language=Divehi |work=Haveeru |last=Nadheem |first=Ahmed |date=29 April 2010 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100503053202/http://www.haveeru.com.mv/?page=details&id=95729&category=ihUfinum |url-status=dead |archivedate=3 May 2010 |access-date=19 September 2018 |df=dmy-all }} At the 2nd Maldives Film Awards, Afeefa received a nomination for the Best Actress category.{{cite news|url=http://maldivesfilmawards.com/?page=detail&id=34 |title=Feature Film Nominations Announced |language=Divehi|work=Maldives Film Awards |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160417013119/http://maldivesfilmawards.com/?page=detail&id=34 |url-status=dead|archivedate=17 April 2016 |access-date=30 March 2018}}
Her first release of 2011, was Mohamed Aboobakuru's critical and commercial failure Hiyy Vindhaa Nulaa, where her role in the film was regarded and "unnecessary" and "meaningless". It was followed by her playing the role of Sherin, the gluttonous wife who is after her husband's wealth, in the Moomin Fuad-directed crime tragedy drama Loodhifa.{{cite news|url=https://sun.mv/5254 |title=Loodhifa; Up-righting the fraternal film industry |language=Divehi|work=Sun |last=Naif |first=Ahmed |date=15 February 2011 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140902184704/https://sun.mv/5254 |url-status=live|archivedate=2 September 2014 |access-date=16 April 2018}} Featuring an ensemble cast, the film deals with current social issues in the society told from different perspectives of the characters.{{cite news|url=http://haveeru.com.mv/?page=details&id=104588&category=ihUfinum |title=Expectations for "Loodhifa" is high |language=Divehi|work=Haveeru |last=Nadheem |first=Ahmed |date=16 December 2010 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20101216122531/http://haveeru.com.mv/?page=details&id=104588&category=ihUfinum |url-status=dead|archivedate=16 December 2010 |access-date=3 October 2018}} Made on a budget of MVR 600,000, the film was declared a commercial failure though it received wide critical acclaim, praising the performance of cast and the film's "realism" in its language, characters and their attitude. At the 7th Gaumee Film Awards she was bestowed with her second Gaumee Film Award for Best Actress.{{cite news|url=https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/10616 |title=With 10 awards, "Loodhifa" crowned as Best Film |language=Divehi|work=Mihaaru |last=Adhushan |first=Ahmed |date=22 December 2016 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20180331061412/https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/10616 |url-status=live|archivedate=31 March 2018 |access-date=30 March 2018}} She also received a nomination in the same category at the 2nd Maldives Film Awards ceremony.
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In 2010, Afeefa was voted as the "Most Entertaining Actress" in the SunFM Awards 2009, an award night ceremony initiated by Sun Media Group to honour the most recognized personalities in different fields, during the previous year, while defending the award in the next year.{{cite news |url=https://sun.mv/6357 |title=Top 3 Nominations announced for SunFM Awards 2010 |language=Divehi |work=Sun |date=28 March 2011 |archiveurl=https://archive.today/20190616081643/https://sun.mv/6357 |archivedate=16 June 2019 |access-date=16 June 2019 |url-status=live }} In 2012, she was ranked at the ninth position in the list of "Best Actresses in Maldives" compiled by Haveeru.{{cite news |url=http://www.haveeru.com.mv:80/dhivehi/entertainment/117464 |title=Top 10 Actresses in Malives |language=Divehi |work=Haveeru |last=Nadheem |first=Ahmed |date=23 February 2012 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120305014312/http://www.haveeru.com.mv/dhivehi/entertainment/117464 |url-status=dead |archivedate=5 March 2012 |access-date=26 November 2018 }}
Filmography
=Feature film=
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!scope="col"| Year !scope="col"| Title !scope="col"| Role !scope="col"| Notes ! scope="col" class="unsortable" | {{Tooltip|Ref(s)|Reference(s)}} |
| 2006
!scope="row"| Vaaloabi Engeynama | Aminath Niha |
| 2008
!scope="row"| Khalaas | Sara | |
| 2010
!scope="row"| Jinni | Thahumeena | Nominated—Maldives Film Award for Best Actress |
| 2010
!scope="row"| Dhin Veynuge Hithaamaigaa | Herself | Special appearance in the song "Annaashey Hinithun Velamaa" |
| 2010
!scope="row"| Mi Hiyy Keekkuraanee? | Aroosha | |
| 2011
!scope="row"| Hiyy Vindhaa Nulaa | Maisha's doctor | |
| 2011
!scope="row"| Loodhifa | Shenin | Gaumee Film Award for Best Actress |
=Television=
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!scope="col"| Year !scope="col"| Title !scope="col"| Role !scope="col"| Notes ! scope="col" class="unsortable" | {{Tooltip|Ref(s)|Reference(s)}} |
| 2005–2006
!scope="row"| Fukkashi | Various roles | Main role; 5 episodes |
| 2006
!scope="row" | Kuramey Vadhaaee Salaam | Aminath Yumna | Main role; 5 episodes |
| 2006
!scope="row"|Saaraa | |Main role; 13 episodes | |
| 2006
!scope="row"| Nethi Dhiyayas | Reena | Recurring role; 2 episodes |
| 2006–2008
!scope="row"|Hinithun Velaashey Kalaa | Fazna | Main role; 48 episodes |
| 2007
!scope="row"|Vamey Kaireegaa Kalaa | |Main role | |
| 2007–2008
!scope="row"|Vimlaa |Vimla |Main role; 26 episodes | |
| 2008
!scope="row"|Manzilakee Thee Ey Magey | |Main role | |
| 2008
!scope="row"|Umurah Ekee Ulhen Bunefaa |Sharuma |Main role | |
=Short film=
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!scope="col"| Year !scope="col"| Title !scope="col"| Role !scope="col"| Notes ! scope="col" class="unsortable" | {{Tooltip|Ref(s)|Reference(s)}} |
| 2006
!scope="row" | Kudafoolhuge Vasvaas | Suzanna | Special appearance in the song "E Dhanee Magey Suzaana" |
| 2007
!scope="row"| Ossunu Iraaeku | Mariyam | |
| 2007
!scope="row"| Nudhaashe Dhookohfaa Loabivaa | Shabana | |
| 2007
!scope="row" | Fenu Paree | Suzanna | |
| 2007
!scope="row" | Kandu Vigani | Nizu | |
| 2007
!scope="row" | Vigani | Nizu | |
| 2008
!scope="row" | Umurah Salaam | Nafeesa | |
| 2008
!scope="row"| Noonekey Nubunaashey | Aleesha | |
| 2008
!scope="row"|Fini Fini Rey | | | |
| 2009
!scope="row" | Pink Fairy | Wafiyya | | style="text-align: center;" | |
| 2010
! scope="row"| Dhekafi | Rishfa | | |
| 2012
!scope="row"|Mammaa Ey | | | |
| 2020
!scope="row" |KKB: Kuda Kuda Baaru | Shiraz's wife | |
Accolades
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| 2007
! scope="row" | 1st Miadhu Crystal Award | Best Female Debut | {{won}} |
| rowspan="3"| 2008
! scope="row" | 5th Gaumee Film Awards | {{won}} |
| scope="row" rowspan="2" | 2nd Miadhu Crystal Award
| Best Actress | {{won}} |
| Best Makeup
| {{won}} |
| 2010
! scope="row" | 1st SunFM Awards | colspan="2"| Best Female Entertainer | {{won}} |
| 2011
! scope="row" | 2nd SunFM Awards | colspan="2"| Most Entertaining Actress | {{won}} |
| rowspan="2"| 2012
! scope="row" rowspan="2"| 2nd Maldives Film Awards |rowspan="2"| Best Actress | Jinni | {{nom}} |
| Loodhifa
| {{nom}} |
| 2016
! scope="row" | 7th Gaumee Film Awards | Loodhifa | {{won}} |
References
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Category:21st-century Maldivian actresses