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Vasvaas
''Vasvaas'' is a four-part Maldivian horror children's short film series produced by Yoosuf Shafeeu, Hussain Nooradeen and Hassan Adam under Eupe Productions. The first installment of the series, written and directed by Yoosuf Shafeeu was released in 2006 and continued as the writer and director for other installments too. The second installment, begins fifty years later from the events of the first part and the story was continued for further two installments. Filming for the second to fourth installment was completed in Kelaa. Several actors, including Fathimath Fareela and Shaahid filmed for significant roles for the film though the series was discontinued after the fourth installment. List of productions Premise ''Vasvaas ''1 On his birthday, Ali (Abdulla Muaz) gets a gift from his wife, Suzy (Shiuna), that all her wealth and prosperity belongs to him on the condition that she remains as his only wife, while he has a private affair with another woman, Laila (Thuhufaa). Meanwh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aishath Rasheedha
Aishath Rasheedha was a Maldivian film actor and a businesswoman. She was commonly known for her comic roles in advertisements and Yoosuf Rafeeu's comedy drama series ''Dhiriulhumakee Meebaa?''. Career As an actor Rasheedha is most prominently known for her comic roles in Yoosuf Rafeeu's television comedy series ''Dhiriulhumakee Meeba?'' in which she appeared in several episodes of the series throughout its run. In 2006, she collaborated with Abdul Faththaah for his romantic drama series '' Hinithun Velaashey Kalaa'' in which she played the role of a gentle and caring mother yearning the love of her son. Apart from that she appeared in several shot films including children's horror short film series ''Vasvaas'' and the short horror thriller '' Fahu Sofha''. In 2008, Rasheedha appeared in Fathimath Nahula's romantic drama film, ''Yoosuf'' which depicts the story of a deaf and mute man (played by Yoosuf Shafeeu) who has been mistreated by a wealthy family, mocking his disability. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mariyam Shahuza
Mariyam Shahuza is a Maldivian former film actress. Career In 2002, Shahuza appeared in a small role as a doctor in Amjad Ibrahim-directed film '' Kahvalhah Dhaandhen'' (2002). Having disappeared from the screen for almost four years, she made a comeback as a gossip loving friend 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. The film being a critical and commercial success was considered as "one of the best horror film the Maldivian Film Industry has ever produced". It was later aired as 15 episodes television series with inclusion of several scenes that were edited out in its theatrical release. This was followed by Amjad Ibrahim's romantic drama film '' Hithuge Edhun'' (2006) which narrates the story of a disabled man where she played a guest role of a teacher. From the year 2006 to 2010, Shahuza mostly appeared in short films from ''Salhibe' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hussain Munawwar
Hussain Munawwar (born 5 February 1998), commonly known as Kuda Foolhu is a Maldivian film director, cinematographer, producer and actor. Career In 2006, Munawwar starred as the character Kudafoolhu, a manipulative devil under the strict instructions of his master, in the first installment of Yoosuf Shafeeu-directed short film series, '' Vasvaas'' which proved to be a breakthrough for him with his humorous and child-friendly act. He reprised the role in several of his other ventures including ''Kudafoolhuge Vasvaas'' (2006) and ''Kudafoolhaai Paree Dhahtha'' (2007). His performance in playing the character fetched him a Maldives Film Award for Best Actor in short films category. In 2011, Munawwar starred as gangster in the Moomin Fuad-directed crime tragedy drama ''Loodhifa''. Featuring an ensemble cast, the film deals with modern social issues in society told from the different perspectives of the characters. Made on a budget of MVR 600,000, the film was declared a commercial ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yoosuf Shafeeu
Yoosuf Shafeeu also known as Eupe (20 October 1975) is a Maldivian film actor, editor, writer, and director. One of the most successful filmmakers and actors in Maldivian Cinema, Shafeeu is the recipient of a number of awards, including eight Gaumee Film Awards, and a Maldives Film Award; ; holding the record of collecting maximum Gaumee Film Award for Best Actor. In 2003, the Government of Maldives honoured him with the National Award of Recognition. Shafeeu made his career debut Amjad Ibrahim for his commercially successful comedy drama film '' Qurbaani'' (1999) followed by Hussain Adil's college romance '' Hiyy Halaaku'', an unofficial remake of ''Kuch Kuch Hota Hai'' (1998). Despite receiving criticism for his performances in Amjad Ibrahim's horror films; ''Sandhuravirey'' (2002), '' Dhonkamana'' (2003) and first Maldivian sequel ''Sandhuravirey 2'' (2004), Shafeeu was met with critical and commercial success with Fathimath Nahula-directed '' Naaummeedhu'' (2000), ''Loabi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ahmed Ziya
Ahmed Ziya (born 4 February 1981) is a Maldivian film actor, editor and director. Career In 2002, Ziya played the love interest of an ill-treated outsider in Abdul Faththaah's '' Fahu Fiyavalhu''. Afterwards, he played small roles in other television series including Faththaah's ''Thiyey Mihithuge Vindhakee'' and Amjad Ibrahim's '' Kamana Vareh Neiy''. In 2004, he appeared in Mohamed Abdulla's comedy short films series ''Dheke Dhekeves'' in two of its installments, followed by Yoosuf Shafeeu's horror children's short film series '' Vasvaas'' by playing the role of Sheikhul Hayya, a saint man. From 2007 to 2010, he mainly starred in short films in which several of them were directed by himself including ''Dhalhamathi'', ''Nukandaa 2'', ''The Boat'', ''Keevvehey Vakivee Yaaraa?'' and ''Maafkuraashey Kalaa''. In 2011, he played a brief role in the Moomin Fuad-directed crime tragedy drama ''Loodhifa'', which features an ensemble cast and deals with current social issues in the societ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hussain Nooradeen
Hussain Nooradeen Nasir (3 April 1969) is a Maldivian film producer and actor. Career Nooradeen initially appeared in small roles in films like ''Himeyn Dhuniye'' (2000) and office drama ''Hulhukolhu'' (2000), before expanding his career as a producer with studio albums including ''Boduraalhu'' (2001). In 2003, he played the role, Waheed, a businessman who is heartbroken in love and desperately waiting for a minor to grow up before asking her for marriage, in the television series, ''Ujaalaa Raasthaa''. Co-directed by Mohamed Shareef and Muawiyath Anwar, it narrates the journey of two best friends in three generations. 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. He next appeared in a small role in Mohamed Shareef-directed drama series ''Loabi Vaanama'' (2005) where he played the role of Waheed, an infedile husband. The first episode of the series was met with lu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mohamed Abdul Ghanee
Mohamed Abdul Ghanee (born 15 April 1978), commonly known as Theyravaa is a Maldivian singer and songwriter. Early life and career Born to a musical family, Ghanee had no interest in music even when his siblings spend their time in jamming and singing. While studying at Madhrasathul Ifthithaah, he participated in the Inter-house singing competition, on a request by his elder brother. His performance was well noted by judges and received several prizes. The success was followed by his next performance, the song "Theyravaa" which caught the attention of a member from the local music band Zero Degree Atoll, who insisted him to perform a different version of the song in the ''Fannaanunge Muzikee Eid Show'' (1992). The version, which marks his first break in the industry, was loved by the audience and he was considered "a promising singer". At the age of fourteen, Ghanee relocated to Male' and was enrolled to Ahmadhiyya International School and later to Malé English School Malé ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
5th Gaumee Film Awards
5th Gaumee Film Awards ceremony, honored the best Maldivian films released between 2006 and 2007. The ceremony was held on 12 April 2008. Winners and nominees Main awards Nominees were announced in April 2008. Technical awards Short film See also * Gaumee Film Awards The Gaumee Film Awards aka Dhivehi Film Awards are presented by National Centre for the Arts to honour both artistic and technical excellence of professionals in the Maldivian film industry. The Gaumee Film Award ceremony is the oldest film event ... References {{reflist Gaumee Film Awards 2008 film awards 2008 in the Maldives April 2008 events in Asia ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Abdulla Muaz
Abdulla Muaz is a Maldivian film actor, editor and directors and officers and Career Muaz made a brief appearance in Yoosuf Shafeeu directed horror film ''Edhathuru'' (2004) which revolves around eight friends who go on a picnic to a haunted uninhabited island and their battle for survival. The film garnered critical appreciation specially for its sound effect and was a commercial success. Moomin Fuad and Ali Shifau's critically appreciated crime film ''Heylaa'' (2006) featured Muaz as a drug user. The film narrates the story of a fourteen years old ambitious boy who finds himself unknowingly being involved in smuggling of a revolver. It was the first Maldivian film to be shot in high-definition digital video. Though the film received positive reviews from critics, it was a commercial failure. Co-director of the film Shifau opined that its commercial status was a result of casting "not very prominent" faces in the film and the "film-goers were not ready to accept the genre" at t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fathimath Fareela
Fathimath Fareela (24 October 1984) is a Maldivian film actress. Career Fareela made her film debut in Ahmed Nimal's romantic film ''Vaaloabi Engeynama'' (2006), starred alongside Yoosuf Shafeeu, Mariyam Afeefa 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 grumbling wife received critical appreciation, winning her a Gaumee Film Award as the Best Supporting Actress. In 2009, Fareela starred as the valiant and fearless girl who unintentionally falls in love with her sister's love interest in '' Loaiybahtakaa'' which was written and directed by Yoosuf Shafeeu. The romantic drama, co-starring Shafeeu, Sheela Najeeb and Mohamed Faisal, tells the story of unrequited love, and proved to be a commercial success. This was followed by a horror film, ''Mendhamuge Evaguthu'' (201 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gaumee Film Award For Best Actor
The Gaumee Film Award for Best Actor is given as part of the Gaumee Film Awards for Maldivian Films. The award was first given in 1995. Here is a list of the award winners and the nominees of the respective award ceremonies. Superlatives Winners and nominees See also * Gaumee Film Awards The Gaumee Film Awards aka Dhivehi Film Awards are presented by National Centre for the Arts to honour both artistic and technical excellence of professionals in the Maldivian film industry. The Gaumee Film Award ceremony is the oldest film event ... References {{Reflist Gaumee Film Awards ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Short Film Series
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