Sonya Hussyn
Sonya Hussyn Bukharee (born 15 July 1991) is a Pakistani actress, TV Host and model from Karachi. She made her acting debut with a supporting role in 2011 series Dareecha.[2] She has played a leading role in several hits of Urdu television including Mujhay Sandal Kar Do (2012), Mein Hari Piya (2013), Mere Hamrahi (2013), Shikwa (2014), Marasim (2014), Nikah (2015), Farwa Ki ABC (2015), Nazo (2015), Surkh Jorra (2015), Kisay Chahoon (2016), and Haasil (2017). Her performance as Pakeeza Islam in 2017 series Aisi Hai Tanhai earned her nomination for Best Television Actress at Lux Style Awards.
Sonya Hussyn | |
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Born | [1] | 15 July 1991
Nationality | Pakistani |
Alma mater | University of Karachi |
Occupation | Model, VJ, Actress & TV Host |
Years active | 2011–Present |
Known for | Mein Hari Piya Mere Hamrahi Marasim Kitni Girhain Baqi Hain |
Early life
Sonya was born in Karachi into a Sindhi family. Her father is a businessman in construction works and mother is a housewife. Her grandmother was chief manager at House Building Finance Company. She has two sisters and one brother.[3]
Career
She has appeared in television serials aired on ARY Digital and Hum TV. She is known for her work on the series Mere Hamrahi, Mein Hari Piya, Marasim, and Angeline Malik's Kitni Girhain Baqi Hain. Moreover, she is known for portraying supporting roles in Meri Behan Meri Dewrani, Nadamat, Dareecha, Umm-e-Kulsoom and Shehryar Shehzadi.[4][5] She has appeared in period drama Aangan portraying the role of Salma telecast on Hum TV.[6]
Sonya made her debut on the big screen with Jami's Moor in which she played the supporting character of Amber and later starred in the leading role in Azaadi.[7] She will also be seen in upcoming films Tich Button[8], Sorry: A Love Story[6] and Lufangey.[9]
Filmography
Denotes film/serial that have not yet been released |
Television
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2011–2012 | Dareecha | [4] | |
2011–2012 | Mujhay Sandal Kar Do | [4] | |
2011 | Roag | [10] | |
2011 | Umm-e-Kulsoom | [11] | |
2012 | Nadamat | ||
2012 | Don't Jealous | [4] | |
2012 | Sasural Ke Rang Anokhay | Various | |
2012 | Meri Behan Meri Dewrani | [11] | |
2012 | Kitni Girhain Baqi Hain | Various | Episode: 6, 19, 31, 33, 38 & 42[11] |
2012 | Shehryar Shehzadi | Sanam | |
2013 | Teesri Manzil | ||
2013 | Mere Harjai | [4] | |
2013 | Mein Hari Piya | Parisa | Nominated—Hum Award for Best Soap Actress[4] |
2013 | Mere Hamrahi | Haniya Ahmed | [12] |
2014 | Aise Jale Jiya | ||
2014 | Sharek-e-Hayat | Recurring | [4] |
2014 | Shikwa | Meher Saqib | [13] |
2014 | Khuda Na Kare | Abrish | [14] |
2014 | Marasim | Momina | [4] |
2015 | Nikah | Ayesha | |
2015 | Mamta | ||
2015 | Farwa Ki ABC | Farwa | [4] |
2015 | Nazo | Nazish (Nazo) | [15] |
2015 | Lucknow Wale Lateefullah | Maira Ahmed | Telefilm |
2015 | Surkh Jorra | Abiha | |
2016 | Mera Dard Bayzuban | Savera | |
2016 | Kisay Chahoon | Mehru Ameer | |
2016–2017 | Haasil | Rimsha | |
2017 | Kitni Girhain Baaki Hain (Season 2) | Jhalli | Episode 11[11] |
2017–2018 | Aisi Hai Tanhai | Pakeeza Islam | Nominated—Lux Style Award for Best Television Actress[17] |
2018 | Meri Guriya | Safeena | [18] |
2018–2019 | Aangan | Salma | Episode 1–3[19] |
2019 | Ishq Zahe Naseeb | Gohar | [11] |
2020 | Mohabbat Tujhe Alvida | Ulfat | [20] |
Film
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2015 | Moor | Amber | Nominated–ARY Film Award for Best Actress |
2018 | Azaadi | Zara | |
2019 | Tich Button |
TBA | |
2020 | Sorry: A Love Story |
TBA | |
2020 | Lufangay | TBA |
Awards and nominations
Year | Award | Nominated Work | Category | Result |
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2016 | ARY Film Awards | Moor | Best Actor Female | Nominated[21] |
2018 | Lux Style Awards | Aisi Hai Tanhai | Best Television Actress | Nominated[17] |
References
- "Sonya Hussain: Age, Marriage, Children, Education, Family, Contact, Facebook,Twitter, Instagram". Content.pk. Retrieved 20 December 2018.
- "BREAKING THE ICE WITH SONYA HUSSYN | Interview - MAG THE WEEKLY". Archived from the original on 3 July 2018.
- Sonya Hussyn | The Star Of Aangan | Speak Your Heart WIth Samina Peerzada | Part I, retrieved 5 October 2019
- Ahmad, Fouzia Nasir (24 September 2015). "I was clueless when I started acting: Soniya Hussain". Images. Retrieved 25 June 2018.
- Khan, Asif. "Sonya Hussain". The News International. Retrieved 25 June 2018.
- Sarym, Ahmed. "In conversation with Sonya Hussyn". www.thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 5 October 2019.
- "Moammar Rana and Sonya Hussain talk about 'Azaadi' and much more in an exclusive interview". Daily Pakistan Global. Retrieved 25 June 2018.
- "Iman Ali and Sonya Hussain Join Cast of Tich Button". The Express Tribune.
- Haq, Irfan Ul (3 November 2018). "Sonya Hussyn in talks for new film Lufangay". Images. Retrieved 5 October 2019.
- https://www.thetvdrama.com/2011/04/drama-roag-on-ary-digital.html Roag
- "Sonya Hussyn doing justice to her role in 'Ishq Zahe Naseeb'". The Nation. 30 July 2019. Retrieved 5 October 2019.
- "Sonya Hussyn's sister got married and here are a few highlights!". Daily Pakistan. Retrieved 16 October 2019.
- "14 Pakistani dramas that ruled our television screens in 2014". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 20 November 2018.
- "Salman Shahid plays 'Father of Not One but Two Brides'". ARY News. 26 February 2015. Retrieved 5 October 2019.
- https://images.dawn.com/news/1174202 Nazo
- Khan, Asif. "Sonya Hussain". www.thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 5 October 2019.
- Staff, Images (30 March 2019). "Lux Style Awards 2019 nominations are out!". Images. Retrieved 5 October 2019.
- Haider, Sadaf (28 June 2018). "Meri Guriya's tragic first episode treats child abuse sensitively, but is the project ethical?". Images. Retrieved 29 June 2018.
- Buraq Shabbir (29 March 2017). "Period drama Aangan to make way to small screen soon". The News. Retrieved 4 November 2017.
- Tribune.com.pk (8 June 2020). "Internet believes 'Mohabbat Tujhe Alvida' is a copy of Bollywood hit 'Judaai'". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 10 June 2020.
- "ARY Film Awards 2016 nominations are out!". ARYNEWS. 7 February 2016. Retrieved 5 October 2019.
External links
- Sonya Hussyn on IMDb, Retrieved 15 May 2016
- SonyaHussain fans on Facebook
- Sonya Hussyn on Instagram