Nuzuhath Shuaib
{{short description|Maldivian film actress (born 1988)}}
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| caption = Shuaib at Maafushi Eid Celebration event, 2022
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1988|09|14|df=y}}
| birth_place = N. Manadhoo
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| occupation = Actress
| yearsactive = 2017–present
| spouse = {{marriage|Abdulla Shafeeu|2020|}}
| children = 1
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Nuzuhath Shuaib (born 14 September 1988) is a Maldivian film actress.
Early life
Nuzuhath Shuaib was born on 14 September 1988 in N. Manadhoo. She was working at Jelly Pizza when her friend, a film actor Ali Azim introduced her to the team of Malikaa. Impressed with the brief meeting, she was roped in to play the title character in the film.{{cite news |url=https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/12136 |title=Nuzoo: Meet the real Malikaa |language=Divehi |work=Mihaaru |last=Adhushan |first=Ahmed |date=26 January 2017 |archiveurl=https://archive.today/20190207111843/https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/12136 |archivedate=7 February 2019 |access-date=7 February 2019 |url-status=live }}
Career
Nuzuhath Shuaib made her film debut with Ali Musthafa-directed family drama Malikaa playing the title role, Malikaa, a sidelined daughter who has been underappreciated for her doings while she manages to execute the whole responsibilities of the family.{{cite news|url=https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/11594 |title=Malika Releasing on March 2 |language=Divehi|work=Mihaaru |last=Adhushan |first=Ahmed |date=13 January 2017 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20180326140615/https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/11594|archivedate=26 March 2018 |access-date=26 March 2018 }} Featuring Ismail Zahir, Mohamed Jumayyil, Fathimath Azifa, Ahmed Asim, Ali Azim and Neena Saleem in prominent roles, the film met with mixed response from critics.{{cite news|url=https://avas.mv/29543 |title=Malikaa is not a copy of Bhaghban |language=Divehi|work=Avas |last=Nadheem |first=Ahmed |date=14 February 2017 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20180417154858/https://avas.mv/29543 |archivedate=17 April 2018 |access-date=26 March 2018}} Ahmed Nadheem, reviewing for Avas opined that "Shuaib's strong performance was an unforeseen circumstance in the film since such an acting was not predicted to be seen from her debut".{{cite news|url=https://avas.mv/30264 |title=Family's shadow being cast over Malika |language=Divehi|work=Avas |last=Nadheem |first=Ahmed |date=4 March 2017 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20180417155710/https://avas.mv/30264 |archivedate=17 April 2018 |access-date=17 April 2018}} Despite low expectations from trade analysts, the film performed moderately at the box office.{{cite news|url=https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/28542 |title=2017: Is it a successful year for the film industry? |language=Divehi|work=Mihaaru |last=Adhushan |first=Ahmed |date=31 December 2017 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20180326162251/https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/28542 |archivedate=26 March 2018 |access-date=26 March 2018}}{{cite news|url=https://avas.mv/29805 |title=Malika is a commercial success, watch out for the red carpet |language=Divehi|work=Avas |last=Nadheem |first=Ahmed |date=20 February 2017 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20180417155914/https://avas.mv/29805 |archivedate=17 April 2018 |access-date=17 April 2018}} She next featured alongside an ensemble cast including Yoosuf Shafeeu, Mohamed Manik, Ahmed Saeed and Ali Seezan in the comedy film Naughty 40 (2017) which was directed by Shafeeu.{{cite news|url=https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/12917 |title="Naughty 40" featuring notable celebrities launched |language=Divehi|work=Mihaaru |last=Adhushan |first=Ahmed |date=13 February 2017 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20180326152524/https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/12917 |archivedate=26 March 2018 |access-date=26 March 2018}} The film revolves around three friends, Ashwanee, Ahsan and Ajwad (Played by Shafeeu, Saeed and Manik respectively) who are single and having a youthful outlook, in spite of being in their forties. Aishath Maaha from Avas found her to be "good" and predicted her to "have a colorful career with meaty roles". The film met with both critical and commercial success, emerging as one of the highest grossing Maldivian films of the year.{{cite news|url=https://avas.mv/36883 |title="Naughty 40": A mixture of all tastes |language=Divehi|work=Avas |last=Maaha |first=Aishath|date=6 August 2017 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20180327033332/https://avas.mv/36883 |url-status=live |archivedate=27 March 2018 |access-date=27 March 2018}} This followed with an item number in Abdul Fatthah's romantic drama Hahdhu (2017); a remixed version of the iconic song "Giritee Loabin".{{cite news|url=https://avas.mv/38237 |title=Review" Praising 'Hahdhu" in a limit |language=Divehi|work=Avas |last=Maaha |first=Aishath|date=8 September 2017 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20180327062618/https://avas.mv/38237 |url-status=live |archivedate=27 March 2018 |access-date=27 March 2018 |df=dmy-all}}
In 2018, Shuaib was featured opposite Mohamed Jumayyil and Mariyam Majudha in Ali Shifau's family drama Vakin Loabin (2018).{{cite news|url=https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/21770 |title=Shooting of "Vakin Loabin" commenced |language=Divehi|work=Mihaaru |last=Adhushan |first=Ahmed |date=9 August 2017 |access-date=12 September 2018}} The film tells a story of a young couple’s divorce and its impact on everyone involved.{{cite news|url=https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/26222 |title=Shooting of "Vakin Loabin" completed |language=Divehi|work=Mihaaru |last=Adhushan |first=Ahmed |date=6 November 2017}} Upon release, the film met with positive response from critics—specifically praising the screenplay for toning down its melodrama and breaking from the stereotypes of its genre—and was a commercial success. In a pre-premier review from Raajje.mv, Ismail Naail Nasheed favored the character development and minimised use of melodrama in the film while praising Nuzuhath Shuaibs's performance throughout the movie: "From acting to delivering the dialogues, she has mastered the art of expression to the like of any experienced actors. Her psychotic micro-expressions steal the limelight of this movie while proving that Shuaib perfectly delivered her character to the fullest".{{cite news|url=https://raajje.mv/news/27939 |title=Pre-premiere review of Vakin Loabin: A break apart from a genre of melodrama; A must watch |language=Divehi|work=Raajje.mv |last=Nasheed |first=Ismail Naail |date=4 March 2018 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20180918062119/https://raajje.mv/news/27939 |url-status=live |archivedate=18 September 2018 |access-date=18 September 2018 |df=dmy-all}}
In 2023, Ilyas Waheed-directed crime thriller Nina was released where Shuaib played the title role as an empowering woman determined to secure justice for herself. In preparation for her role, she underwent rigorous martial arts training for over two months and charged a fee of MVR 1.5 lakh for her role in the project.{{cite news|url=https://raajje.mv/news/27939 |title=Big budgeted film "Nina" to release on August 6 |language=Divehi|work=Dhen |last=Waheedha |first=Mariyam |date=31 May 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230531082729/https://dhen.mv/185722 |url-status=live |archivedate=31 May 2023 |access-date=12 August 2023 |df=dmy-all}}{{cite news|url=https://www.muniavas.com/45933 |title=Nuzu charged a record amount for Nina |language=Divehi |work=MuniAvas |last=Rasheed |first=Ahmed |date=16 July 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230812062454/https://www.muniavas.com/45933 |url-status=live |archivedate=12 August 2023 |access-date=12 August 2023 |df=dmy-all}}
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In 2018, Mohamed was ranked in the tenth position from Dho?'s list of Top Ten Actresses of Maldives where writer Aishath Maaha opined that Mohamed is a "promising" actress who has left a big impact with her limited projects.{{cite news|url=https://dho.mv/baiscope/31881 |title=Top 10 Actresses; who is the best? |language=Divehi |work=Dho? |last=Maaha |first=Aishath |date=28 February 2018 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20201102160256/https://dho.mv/baiscope/31881 |url-status=live |archivedate=2 November 2020 |access-date=2 November 2020}}
Filmography
{{Pending films key}}
=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)}} |
| 2017
!scope="row"| Malikaa | Malikaa | Nominated—Gaumee Film Award for Best Actress |
| 2017
!scope="row"| Naughty 40 | Zoya | |
| 2017
!scope="row"| Hahdhu | Herself | Special appearance in song "Giritee Loabin" |
| 2018
!scope="row"| Vakin Loabin | Roona | Nominated—Gaumee Film Award for Best Supporting Actress |
| 2019
!scope="row"| Goh Raalhu | Husham's girlfriend | |
| 2019
! scope="row" | Maamui | Dhiyana | |
| 2019
! scope="row" | Leena | Faathun | |
| 2019
! scope="row" | Bavathi | Shehenaz | |
| 2021
! scope="row"|Faree | Faree | |
| 2023
! scope="row"|Nina | Aishath Nina Hussain | |
| 2024
!scope="row"|Kanbalhi | Aalia | |
| 2025
| {{Pending film|Lamha}} | | Post production | |
=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)}} |
| 2019
!scope="row"| Yes Sir | Various characters | Recurring role |
| 2020
!scope="row"| Ehenas | Herself | Guest role; Episode: "Reality Check" |
| 2021
!scope="row"|Rumi á Jannat | Hawwa Jannat | Main role; 15 episodes |
| 2021–2022
!scope="row"|Mazloom | Mariyam Zaha Zahir | Main role in "Chapter 1: Mazloom" |
| 2021
!scope="row"| Loabi Vias | Zeyba | Main role; 8 episodes |
| 2021
!scope="row"| Noontha? | Sana | Main role in the segment "Rules & Regulations" |
| 2022
!scope="row"| Shakuvaa | Rindha | Main role; 5 episodes |
| 2022
!scope="row"|Biruveri Vaahaka | Saba | Main role; 6 episodes |
| 2023–2024
!scope="row"|Yaaraa | Aminath Rizwana | Main role; 31 episodes |
| 2024
!scope="row" | Dark Rain Chronicles | Sama Ali | Main role in the segment "Lemon Cake" |
| 2024–2025
!scope="row" | Roaleemay | Liusha | Main role; 15 episodes |
Accolades
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| scope="col"| Year
!scope="col"| Award !scope="col"| Category !scope="col"| Nominated work !scope="col"| Result ! scope="col" class="unsortable"| {{Abbr|Ref(s)|Reference(s)}} |
|---|
| rowspan="2"| 2019
! scope="row" rowspan="2" | 9th Gaumee Film Awards | Malikaa | {{nom}} |
| Best Supporting Actress
| {{nom}} |
References
{{Reflist|30em}}
External links
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Category:21st-century Maldivian actresses