Mariyam Nazima

Mariyam Nazima is a Maldivian film actress.

Early life

Mariyam Nazima was born in Male', Maldives.[1] She made her screen debut with an advertisement.[1] Afterwards, she was seen in the video single, "Fennaathee Balanyaa Loabin" directed by Abdulla Shujau and featuring the fitness model, Abdulla, alongside her.[1]

Career

Nazima made her film debut as a confused lover in the Easa Shareef-directed Emme Fahu Dhuvas (1997), starring alongside Reeko Moosa Manik, Hassan Afeef and Niuma Mohamed in which a devious woman sunders her best-friend's upcoming marriage by creating false accusations and staging misleading impressions.[2] She next starred in Mohamed Ali Manik's Maazee (1997) alongside Ismail Wajeeh, Jamsheedha Ahmed and Aminath Rasheedha which narrates the story of two best friends, a boy and a girl, who get separated at childhood and reunite as adults.[3] Nazima played the role of Sama, a secretary who is romantically linked to her boss.[4]

In 2000, Nazim starred alongside Ahmed Asim, Koyya Hassan Manik and Waleedha Waleed in the Haajara Abdul Kareem-directed Ajaaib which depicts the relationship of two exemplary wives and their respective families regardless of societal norms.[5] She next starred opposite Yoosuf Shafeeu and Ali Seezan as a young woman who reluctantly marries a handicapped man, in Mohamed Rasheed's Hithu Vindhu (2000).[6]

In 2001, Nazima starred as Nathasha, longing for her unrequited love in Fathimath Nahula's drama film Naaummeedhu (2001) which depicts the story of a happily married couple whose life is shattered into pieces when they unintentionally invite a seductive woman into their life.[7] The film received favorable reviews from critics and emerged as the highest grossing Maldivian film of the year.[8] It was followed by her role as a money-driven greedy woman alongside Yoosuf Shafeeu, Mariyam Nisha, Moosa Zakariyya and Ahmed Shimau in the Shimau-directed family drama film Loabi Nuvevununama (2002).[7] Penned by Fathimath Nahula, the story narrates the journey of a handicapped man who has been betrayed in love and unknowingly marries his brother's love interest.[7] The film was a critical and commercial success.[9] The following year, she played a supporting role in the Imad Ismail-directed horror film Araamagu Dhonkamana (2003) as a mentally challenged young woman, co-starring Mariyam Shazna, Assadh Shareef and Mohamed Afrah.[10] The film narrates the story of a woman spirit who rises from the sea and marries a toddy extractor, disguised as a human being.[10]

Filmography
Year Title Role Notes Ref(s)
1997 Emme Fahu Dhuvas Haseena [2]
1997 Maazee Sama [3]
2000 Ajaaib Sama [5]
2000 Hithu Vindhu Raufa [6]
2001 Naaummeedhu Nathasha [8]
2002 Loabi Nuvevununama Nasma [7]
2003 Araamagu Dhonkamana Faathuma [10]
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References
  1. Nadheem, Ahmed (23 February 2012). "Top 10 Actresses in Malives". Haveeru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 5 March 2012. Retrieved 26 November 2018.
  2. Nadheem, Ahmed (25 January 2012). "10 reasons why Fathis Handhuvaru was liked by audience". Mihaaru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 8 December 2018. Retrieved 3 December 2018.
  3. Ifraz, Ali (23 September 2018). "Wajeeh and Jamsheedha reunites at polling location". Avas (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 1 January 2019. Retrieved 1 January 2019.
  4. Rasheed, Ahmed (16 August 2018). "Wants to play an action movie: Ismail Wajeeh". Mihaaru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 9 February 2018. Retrieved 22 December 2018.
  5. Nadheem, Ahmed (16 February 2012). "Top 10 Actors in Maldives". Haveeru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 19 February 2014. Retrieved 26 November 2018.
  6. Adhushan, Ahmed (23 November 2017). ""Thiya Loaibaa Dhurah" might turn out to be a beautiful romantic film". Mihaaru (in Divehi). Retrieved 18 September 2018.
  7. "Gaumee Inaam 2009 - Fathimath Nahula". Presidency Maldives (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 3 December 2018. Retrieved 3 December 2018.
  8. Nadheem, Ahmed (6 September 2015). "Nahula Vs Tedry: Who among the two brought a revelation to Maldivian Cinema?". Avas (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 8 September 2015. Retrieved 3 December 2018.
  9. Adhushan, Ahmed (9 July 2018). "Empowering women in cinema". Dho? (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 3 December 2018. Retrieved 3 December 2018.
  10. Adhushan, Ahmed (24 February 2018). "Who are the most profitable producers?". Mihaaru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 4 January 2019. Retrieved 4 January 2019.
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