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Amira Ismail (born 4 October 1985) is a Maldivian actress.


Career

Ismail first filmed for a film titled ''Loabi Dhasvejje'' which was ultimately delayed and shelved. She then collaborated with
Amjad Ibrahim Amjad Ibrahim Didi (born 11 September 1967), commonly known as Amjad Ibrahim, is a Maldivian film director and screenwriter. Early life After completing eleven years of service in Maldives National Defence Force, Ibrahim decided to pursue a care ...
for his romantic horror film '' Dhonkamana'' (2003) which depicts the romantic relationship between a young man (played by
Yoosuf Shafeeu Yoosuf Shafeeu also known as Eupe (20 October 1975) is a Maldivian film actor, director, producer, writer and editor. Regarded as one of the most successful figures in Maldivian cinema, Shafeeu is the recipient numerous accolades, including eigh ...
) and an old woman (played by Fauziyya Hassan). Featuring Hassan,
Yoosuf Shafeeu Yoosuf Shafeeu also known as Eupe (20 October 1975) is a Maldivian film actor, director, producer, writer and editor. Regarded as one of the most successful figures in Maldivian cinema, Shafeeu is the recipient numerous accolades, including eigh ...
, Niuma Mohamed, Sheereen Abdul Wahid,
Sheela Najeeb Sheela Najeeb (born 7 September 1974) is a Maldivian film actress. She has established a career in Maldivian Film Industry and is the recipient of several awards, including one Gaumee Film Awards and two Maldivian Film Awards. She made her screen ...
and Aminath Rasheedha, the film received mainly negative reviews from critics though its inclusion of the theme portraying the relationship between a couple with a large age group was appraised. The same year she appeared as the insecure girlfriend in
Abdul Faththaah Abdul Faththaah Abdul Gayyoom (born 6 December 1971), commonly known as Abdul Faththaah is a Maldivians, Maldivian film director, Film producer, producer, Film editing, editor, screenwriter and Choreography, choreographer. One of the most successf ...
's critically praised romantic film ''
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''. Featuring
Yoosuf Shafeeu Yoosuf Shafeeu also known as Eupe (20 October 1975) is a Maldivian film actor, director, producer, writer and editor. Regarded as one of the most successful figures in Maldivian cinema, Shafeeu is the recipient numerous accolades, including eigh ...
,
Jamsheedha Ahmed Jamsheedha Ahmed (2 December 1978) is a Maldivian actress. Career 1996–99: Early releases and ''Amaanaaiy'' Ahmed made her screen debut in 1996 with the video single titled "Nudhaashe Dhookohfaa Loabivaa" performed by Abdul Sameeu. Recalling ...
,
Khadheeja Ibrahim Didi Khadheeja Ibrahim Didi is a former Maldivian film actress. Career Khadheeja Ibrahim Didi appeared in Abdul Faththaah's horror film '' Eynaa'', released in 2004, with Sheela Najeeb, Mohamed Manik, Ahmed Shah, Ibrahim Jihad and Nashidha Mohamed as ...
, Mohamed Shavin and Aminath Rasheedha in crucial roles, the film narrates the story of unrequited love, and proved to be one of the highest-grossing Maldivian films of the year. In 2005, Ismail starred alongside Niuma Mohamed, Ali Seezan and Sheereen Abdul Wahid in
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's horror film '' Handhu Keytha'' (2005) which unfolds the story of a man who was enchanted by a spirit while witnessing a
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. In the film, she played the comforting sister who helps her sister-in-law dealing with the horrific incidences. Ismail next starred as Nashwa, a domestically abused wife in
Yoosuf Shafeeu Yoosuf Shafeeu also known as Eupe (20 October 1975) is a Maldivian film actor, director, producer, writer and editor. Regarded as one of the most successful figures in Maldivian cinema, Shafeeu is the recipient numerous accolades, including eigh ...
and
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's direction, '' Soora'' released in 2008. The film was originally released as a television series to positive response. In 2009, Amira was cast as a school student who has been harassed by a supernatural force in
Amjad Ibrahim Amjad Ibrahim Didi (born 11 September 1967), commonly known as Amjad Ibrahim, is a Maldivian film director and screenwriter. Early life After completing eleven years of service in Maldives National Defence Force, Ibrahim decided to pursue a care ...
's romantic horror film '' Udhabaani'' featured alongside
Yoosuf Shafeeu Yoosuf Shafeeu also known as Eupe (20 October 1975) is a Maldivian film actor, director, producer, writer and editor. Regarded as one of the most successful figures in Maldivian cinema, Shafeeu is the recipient numerous accolades, including eigh ...
, Hamid Ali and Aminath Shareef. Upon release, the film received mixed reviews from critics although it performed well at the box office, making it Ibrahim's most successful venture. She again collaborated with
Amjad Ibrahim Amjad Ibrahim Didi (born 11 September 1967), commonly known as Amjad Ibrahim, is a Maldivian film director and screenwriter. Early life After completing eleven years of service in Maldives National Defence Force, Ibrahim decided to pursue a care ...
for his horror film '' Baaraige Fas'', cast alongside
Hussain Sobah Hussain Sobah (born 11 November 1972) is a Maldivian film actor, music composer and playback singer. Career In 1995, Sobah featured in Mohamed Shiyaz's ''Dhushman'' alongside Mariyam Nisha, Aminath Rasheedha and Hamid Ali in pivotal roles. In the ...
,
Mariyam Nisha Mariyam Nisha (born 19 May 1979) is a Maldivian actress. Early life Nisha was born on 19 May 1979 in Dh. Rinbudhoo. She recalled her childhood days as a "disturbing chapter" of life where she had to refrain from enjoying with friends due to a sk ...
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Ali Shameel Ali Shameel is a Maldivian film actor and director. Career In 1986, Shameel took part in a stage-play titled CDS-6, alongside Kashima Shakir, Mohamed Rasheed and Chilhiya Moosa Manik which was appreciated among the audience and he continues to ...
, Mariyam Shakeela and Ahmed Azmeel. The film follows a temptress vampire who goes into a killing spree to quench her thirst. She played the role of Aminath Madheeha, one of the victims of the vampire. The film received mainly negative reviews from critics. Amira's first release of 2010 was Abdul Fahtah's horror film ''
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'' alongside Ali Seezan and Mariyam Afeefa. Based on true incidents that occurred in an island of Maldives, she played the fiancé of Javid who has been enthralled by a ghost. Prior to release the film was marketed to be full of "suspense and uniqueness" 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. Later in 2010, Ismail appeared alongside
Yoosuf Shafeeu Yoosuf Shafeeu also known as Eupe (20 October 1975) is a Maldivian film actor, director, producer, writer and editor. Regarded as one of the most successful figures in Maldivian cinema, Shafeeu is the recipient numerous accolades, including eigh ...
and Niuma Mohamed in '' Veeraana'', a drama film that deals with
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. Directed by Shafeeu, she played the role of Saajila, an impotent wife whose step-daughter has been sexually assaulted by her uncle. The film received mixed to positive reviews from critics; praising the writer and director for touching a condemnatory topic though criticising its "over-the-top melodrama". Her appearance in the film was perceived to be on a "satisfactory" level. Having a strong buzz prior its release, the film was proved to be a commercial success. Ismail began 2011 in a brief role of Fathimath, a friend of Areeka and Azeem—played by
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and
Ahmed Asim Ahmed Asim (born 29 November 1981) is a Maldivian actor, editor, director, and writer who has established a career in the Maldives Film Industry. Career Asim made his screen debut with a video single alongside Jamsheedha Ahmed. His first film re ...
respectively—third-wheeling the couple, in the
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-directed crime tragedy drama '' Loodhifa''. Featuring an
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, the film deals with current social issues in the society told from different perspectives of the characters. 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. It was followed by
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's suspense thriller film ''Hafaraaiy'' starred alongside
Ali Shameel Ali Shameel is a Maldivian film actor and director. Career In 1986, Shameel took part in a stage-play titled CDS-6, alongside Kashima Shakir, Mohamed Rasheed and Chilhiya Moosa Manik which was appreciated among the audience and he continues to ...
, Mariyam Shakeela,
Yoosuf Shafeeu Yoosuf Shafeeu also known as Eupe (20 October 1975) is a Maldivian film actor, director, producer, writer and editor. Regarded as one of the most successful figures in Maldivian cinema, Shafeeu is the recipient numerous accolades, including eigh ...
and Fathimath Fareela, which was a critical and commercial failure. Based on a real incidence, the film narrates a story of a cannibal woman who is addicted to eats human flesh, how she victimised the inhabitants with her face covered in a veil. The film received criticism for its "fragile" plot, "unnecessary" characters though its makeup was appreciated. Ahmed Naif from ''Sun'' wrote: "neither scientifically nor psychologically, it has been proven in the film how a chicken addict turns to be a cannibal. The film slides from a suspense thriller to a comedy for its inclusion of inconceivable details". This was followed by a horror film, '' Mendhamuge Evaguthu'' (2010) co-written and co-directed by
Yoosuf Shafeeu Yoosuf Shafeeu also known as Eupe (20 October 1975) is a Maldivian film actor, director, producer, writer and editor. Regarded as one of the most successful figures in Maldivian cinema, Shafeeu is the recipient numerous accolades, including eigh ...
alongside
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. It follows a group of ten friends watching a horror film which is being influenced by a narration in it. She again collaborated with
Amjad Ibrahim Amjad Ibrahim Didi (born 11 September 1967), commonly known as Amjad Ibrahim, is a Maldivian film director and screenwriter. Early life After completing eleven years of service in Maldives National Defence Force, Ibrahim decided to pursue a care ...
to play the role of a school teacher who discovers her husband's secret affair in his family drama '' Hithey Dheymee'' (2011) which received negative reviews from critics and was a box office disaster. She next appeared in
Yoosuf Shafeeu Yoosuf Shafeeu also known as Eupe (20 October 1975) is a Maldivian film actor, director, producer, writer and editor. Regarded as one of the most successful figures in Maldivian cinema, Shafeeu is the recipient numerous accolades, including eigh ...
's family drama '' E Bappa'' (2011), featuring an ensemble cast including Hassan Manik,
Yoosuf Shafeeu Yoosuf Shafeeu also known as Eupe (20 October 1975) is a Maldivian film actor, director, producer, writer and editor. Regarded as one of the most successful figures in Maldivian cinema, Shafeeu is the recipient numerous accolades, including eigh ...
,
Mohamed Manik Mohamed Manik (15 October 1969) is a Maldivian film actor, director and makeup artist. Career 2002–10: Critical acclaim and breakthrough Manik rose to fame and prominence in the television industry and was applauded for his performance in a dua ...
,
Sheela Najeeb Sheela Najeeb (born 7 September 1974) is a Maldivian film actress. She has established a career in Maldivian Film Industry and is the recipient of several awards, including one Gaumee Film Awards and two Maldivian Film Awards. She made her screen ...
, Lufshan Shakeeb, Mariyam Shakeela and Fathimath Fareela. A film about
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and how he has been treated by his family, received negative reviews for its "typical stereotype style" and was a box office failure. A series of flop was continued with Hamid Ali's Laelaa starring
Yoosuf Shafeeu Yoosuf Shafeeu also known as Eupe (20 October 1975) is a Maldivian film actor, director, producer, writer and editor. Regarded as one of the most successful figures in Maldivian cinema, Shafeeu is the recipient numerous accolades, including eigh ...
, Ahmed Easa and Ali opposite her. The film revolves around two daughters who were forced to arranged marriages by their parent. The film and her portrayal of titular role received negative response from critics; "It's time Amira relaxes a bit in emotional scenes, she needs to stop torturing herself and audience when she cries". The film was declared a flop at box office. Ismail's only release of 2012 was
Abdul Faththaah Abdul Faththaah Abdul Gayyoom (born 6 December 1971), commonly known as Abdul Faththaah is a Maldivians, Maldivian film director, Film producer, producer, Film editing, editor, screenwriter and Choreography, choreographer. One of the most successf ...
's romantic film '' Love Story'' alongside Ali Seezan and
Aishath Rishmy Aishath Rishmy Rameez (born 15 November 1985) is a Maldivian actress, film producer and director. She has established a career in Maldives Film Industry and is a recipient of several awards, including three Gaumee Film Awards, and two Maldives Fi ...
. She played Rishfa, the daughter of island chief who falls in love a researcher visiting her island. The film and her performance received negative response from critics. Displeased with the screenplay and performance of the actors, Nadheem of '' Haveeru'' wrote: "None of the actors were given scope to build their characters and none was able to justify their character. With excessive emotional scenes, actors were exposed to over-acting and nothing more". He further mentioned Ismail as the worst "cry face and sound" that ruin film scenes. Despite the negative reviews, Ismail received her first Gaumee Film Award nomination for Best Actress. The following year, she starred in a small role in Hussain Munawwar's second direction, revenge thriller film '' Dhilakani'' (2013). The film deals with a man's tumultuous journey to seek vengeance and the demolition of family bond over a girl. In 2014, Ismail starred in
Abdul Faththaah Abdul Faththaah Abdul Gayyoom (born 6 December 1971), commonly known as Abdul Faththaah is a Maldivians, Maldivian film director, Film producer, producer, Film editing, editor, screenwriter and Choreography, choreographer. One of the most successf ...
's romantic drama ''
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'', alongside Niuma Mohamed,
Hussain Sobah Hussain Sobah (born 11 November 1972) is a Maldivian film actor, music composer and playback singer. Career In 1995, Sobah featured in Mohamed Shiyaz's ''Dhushman'' alongside Mariyam Nisha, Aminath Rasheedha and Hamid Ali in pivotal roles. In the ...
,
Fathimath Azifa Fathimath Azifa (born 28 October 1988) is a Maldivian film actress. She has established a career in Maldivian films and is the recipient of several awards, including a Gaumee Film Award. Career 2010–16: Debut and breakthrough Azifa made her c ...
, Moosa Zakariyya and
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. Filming was completed in 2011, though it was released three years following the death of film producer Hassain Ali. It revolves around a sacrificing mother and her affection towards her child. Upon release, the film received mixed reviews from critics and failed to leave an impression commercially. Ismail Naail reviewing from Vaguthu wrote: "Amira's acting was so fluctuating; some scenes she shines really well while in others she lacks the glamour looking dull and off". At the
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she received a Best Supporting Actress nomination for her role in the film.


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In 2011, Ismail was selected in the top five as the "Most Entertaining Actress" in the SunFM Awards 2010, an award night ceremony initiated by Sun Media Group to honour the most recognized personalities in different fields, during the previous year. In 2012, she was ranked at the eighth position in the list of "Best Actresses in Maldives" compiled by '' Haveeru''.


Personal life

On 10 March 2025, Ismail married a real estate agent, Mohamed Nahyaan, after being in a relationship with him for four months.


Filmography


Feature film


Television


Short film


Accolades


References

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