Mariyam Haleem (born 22 April 1962) is a Maldivian actress.
Career
1997–2010: Initial releases with small roles
Haleem made her film debut in Abdulla Sujau-directed ''
Laila'' (1997) starring opposite
Ali Shameel and
Aishath Shiranee as depressed mother whose daughter was snatched off from her at a very young age.
The same year, Haleem starred in Mohamed Ali Manik's ''
Maazee'' (2000) alongside
Ismail Wajeeh,
Jamsheedha Ahmed,
Mariyam Nazima 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.
Rasheedha played the role of Saeedha, the impecunious mother of Ahmed Imran, portrayed by
Ismail Wajeeh, who plays hard to win his childhood friend.
Also, she starred opposite
Reeko Moosa Manik
Moosa Manik (born 9 February 1961) also known as Reeko Moosa Manik is a Maldivian entrepreneur and former actor and politician. He also served as the deputy speaker of the Maldives Parliament, and former chairman of the Maldivian Democratic Part ...
,
Hassan Afeef,
Niuma Mohamed and
Mariyam Nazima in
Easa Shareef
Easa Shareef is a Maldivian film director, actor, screen-writer, editor and lyricist.
Career
In 1993, Shareef collaborated with Yoosuf Rafeeu for his tragedy drama film '' Vaudhu'' (1993) which narrates the separation of a happy couple due to the ...
-directed ''
Emme Fahu Dhuvas'' (2000) which follows devious woman who sunders her best-friend's upcoming marriage by creating false accusation and staging misleading impressions.
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 ...
-directed ''
Ainbehge Loabi Firiehge Vaajib'', starring Haleem,
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,
Arifa Ibrahim
Arifa Ibrahim (born 22 June 1955) is a Maldivian actress, producer, director and writer.
Early life
Daughter of late Ibrahim Fulhu and late Fathma Fulhu, Arifa Ibrahim was born on 22 June 1955. She got married at the age of fourteen and is bless ...
and
Niuma Mohamed was released in 2000.
The film revolves around a woman who has been mistreated by her step-mother and forced into a marriage she disapproves.
Haleem played the role of Hazaar's mother, looking after his son.
[ The same year, she starred opposite Ali Shameel in the ]Easa Shareef
Easa Shareef is a Maldivian film director, actor, screen-writer, editor and lyricist.
Career
In 1993, Shareef collaborated with Yoosuf Rafeeu for his tragedy drama film '' Vaudhu'' (1993) which narrates the separation of a happy couple due to the ...
-directed romantic horror film ''2000 Vana Ufan Dhuvas
''2000 Vana Ufan Dhuvas'' (Eng: 2000th birthday) is a 2000 Maldivian horror drama film written and directed by Easa Shareef. Produced by Ahmed Wafau under Genius Movies, the film stars Reeko Moosa Manik, Jamsheedha Ahmed, Ali Seezan and Mariya ...
'' (2000), in which she portrays the role of
a helpless girlfriend who is betrayed in love. She next starred as a villainous step-mother, in Fathimath Nahula
Fathimath Nahula (born 22 June 1973) is a Maldivians, Maldivian film director, film producer and screenwriter.
Early life
In 1991, Nahula joined Jamaluddin school and worked as a teacher for four years. During the time, she spends most of her tim ...
's drama film '' Naaummeedhu'' (2000) 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.[ The film receiving favorable reviews from critics was able to screen twenty eight houseful shows at Olympus Cinema, making it the highest grossing Maldivian film of the year.]
In 2002, 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 two projects; his horror film '' Sandhuravirey'' (2002) which narrates the story of a female jinn
Jinn or djinn (), alternatively genies, are supernatural beings in pre-Islamic Arabian religion and Islam.
Their existence is generally defined as parallel to humans, as they have free will, are accountable for their deeds, and can be either ...
aiming to win the heart of a human being and his drama film 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 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 ...
, '' Kahvalhah Dhaandhen'' (2002).[ Featuring Shafeeu and ]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 ...
in lead roles, the former received poor reviews from critics. She was applauded for her performance as the diligent grandmother, in the 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 ...
-directed critically acclaimed television series, '' Thiyey Mihithuge Vindhakee'' (2003) which was considered as one of the best series production in television industry. This was followed by 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 drama film '' Hithuge Edhun'' (2006) which narrates the story of a disabled man.[ She played the role of Waleedha, a stubborn mother who disowns her daughter when she married a man she dejects.]
2011–present: ''Hahdhu'' and acclaimed roles
In 2011, she starred in Hussain Munawwar's directorial debut romantic drama
Romance films involve romantic love stories recorded in visual media for broadcast in theatres or on television that focus on passion (emotion), passion, emotion, and the affectionate romantic involvement of the main characters. Typically their ...
'' Sazaa'' opposite Ismail Rasheed, Niuma Mohamed, Lufshan Shakeeb and Fathimath Azifa.[ Story of the film revolves around a carefree girl whose life flips upside down once she is forced to marry a brutal man.][ She played the mother of Reema, a blithe person who is suffering domestic abuse from her husband.][ She earned mostly positive comments for her performance.][ Critically well-received, the film emerged as a commercial success.]
Two year later, she again collaborated with Hussain Munawwar for his second direction, revenge thriller film '' Dhilakani'' (2013) alongside Ismail Rasheed, 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 ...
, Mohamed Faisal and Aminath Rishfa
Aminath Rishfa is a Maldivian actress.
Career
Born on 7th february 1971. Rishfa made her screen debut in a video song, "Heela Beleema" starred opposite Mohamed Manik and produced by Udhares Latheef. After featuring in several short films and se ...
. The film deals with a man's tumultuous journey to seek vengeance and the demolition of family bond over a girl. The following year, she was roped in to play the depressive mother in Mohamed Nimal-directed family drama ''Aniyaa
''Aniyaa'' is a 2014 Maldivian family drama film directed by Ahmed Nimal. Co-produced by Nims Films and Fariva Films, the film stars Mohamed Jumayyil, Niuma Mohamed and Ismail Rasheed in pivotal roles. The film was released on 28 March 2014. The ...
'' (2014) starring alongside Ismail Rasheed, Niuma Mohamed and Mohamed Jumayyil
Mohamed Jumayyil Nimal (born 19 April 1989) is a Maldivian actor. He has established a career in Maldives Film Industry and is a recipient of several awards, including two Gaumee Film Awards.
Born in Malé, Jumayyil is the son of the renowned Mal ...
. The story of the film revolves around a boy who has been deprived of love from his parents. Due to several technical errors and struggle caused during the screening of the film, it failed to garner enough hype ultimately doing average to poor business at boxoffice.
In 2015, Haleem collaborated with Fathimath Nahula
Fathimath Nahula (born 22 June 1973) is a Maldivians, Maldivian film director, film producer and screenwriter.
Early life
In 1991, Nahula joined Jamaluddin school and worked as a teacher for four years. During the time, she spends most of her tim ...
for 13 episodes television drama series, '' Umurah Salaan'' (2015) which centers on a squabble family which is separated due to the greed for money and misunderstandings.[ The series which stars Mohamed Faisal, ]Aminath Rishfa
Aminath Rishfa is a Maldivian actress.
Career
Born on 7th february 1971. Rishfa made her screen debut in a video song, "Heela Beleema" starred opposite Mohamed Manik and produced by Udhares Latheef. After featuring in several short films and se ...
, Ahmed Azmeel
Ahmed Azmeel is a Maldivian film actor, director and producer.
Career 1999–2009: Music videos
In 2004, Azmeel made a brief appearance in Yoosuf Shafeeu directed horror film ''Edhathuru'' (2004) which revolves around eight friends who go on a pi ...
and Mariyam Azza
Mariyam Azza (born 20 April 1989) is a Maldivian film actress. She is the daughter of actress Aminath Rasheedha and younger sister to actress turned director Aishath Rishmy.
Early life
Born in Malé, Azza is the daughter of actress Aminath Rashee ...
in lead roles, she portrays the villainous step-mother who allegedly kills her husband.
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 ''Hahdhu
''Hahdhu'' () is a 2017 Maldivian romantic film directed by Abdul Faththaah. Produced by Abdul Faththaah and Niuma Mohamed under Red Production, the film stars Mariyam Azza, Ahmed Shiban and Aminath Rishfa in pivotal roles. The film was releas ...
'' (2017) was her next film release, playing the role of a bully. The film touched upon controversial issues in the Maldives including the depiction of flogging
Flagellation (Latin , 'whip'), flogging or whipping is the act of beating the human body with special implements such as whips, rods, switches, the cat o' nine tails, the sjambok, the knout, etc. Typically, flogging has been imposed ...
and also shines a light on mental health by featuring an attempted suicide. The film opened to mixed reviews from critics though it emerged as one of the highest grossing Maldivian films of the year. Despite mixed reviews for the film, Haleem's character was appreciated by the critics while Aishath Maaha reviewing from ''Avas'' wrote: "One of the most enjoyed character for me definitely is the character played by Mariyam Haleem. Her performance is "raw and natural" and shines in the film like a diamond".
2018 was a dull year for Maldivian film-industry with regards to 2018 Maldivian presidential election
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, though she had three film releases during the year. Her first film was a suspense thriller film
Thriller film, also known as suspense film or suspense thriller, is a broad film genre that evokes excitement and suspense in the audience. The suspense element found in most films' plots is particularly exploited by the filmmaker in this genre. ...
'' Dhevansoora'' (2018) written and 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 ...
. The film marks Shafeeu's thirtieth direction and features an ensemble cast
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Structure
In contrast to the po ...
of twenty-one actors.[ Revolving around a murder investigating, she played the mother grieving for her lost child. The film received positive reviews from critics and was considered a "norm-breaker" for the Maldivian cinema.][ Ahmed Hameed Adam reviewing from VNews applauded Haleem's performance although she had a small role in terms of screen time.] She then starred in the first Maldivian web-series, a romantic drama by Fathimath Nahula
Fathimath Nahula (born 22 June 1973) is a Maldivians, Maldivian film director, film producer and screenwriter.
Early life
In 1991, Nahula joined Jamaluddin school and worked as a teacher for four years. During the time, she spends most of her tim ...
, ''Huvaa
''Huvaa'' is a Maldivian romantic drama web television series developed for Baiskoafu by Fathimath Nahula. It revolves around a large family and the impact of an incident that turns their lives upside down and turns their happiness into revenge ...
''. The series consisting of sixty episodes and streamed through the digital platform Baiskoafu, centers around a happy and radiant family which breaks into despairing pieces after a tragic incident that led to an unaccountable loss. The series and her performance as a helpless mother, seeking the love of her lost son were positively received.
Haleem's first release of 2019 was the Moomin Fuad
Moomin Fuad is a Maldivians, Maldivian film director, cinematographer and screenwriter known for the critically acclaimed films ''Heylaa (film), Heylaa'' (2006), ''Happy Birthday (2009 film), Happy Birthday'' (2009) and ''Loodhifa'' (2011).
Caree ...
-directed psychological horror thriller ''Nivairoalhi
''Nivairoalhi'' is a 2019 Maldivian film written and directed by Moomin Fuad. Produced by Niuma Mohamed under NiuXo Films, the film stars Yoosuf Shafeeu, Aminath Rishfa, Zeenath Abbas, Ahmed Saeed, Nashidha Mohamed, and Ahmed Azmeel. The film w ...
'' (2019) which marks Niuma Mohamed's last onscreen film. Revolving around a patient suffering from depression, she played the mother of Haidhar, a religious extremist.
Starring opposite Mohamed, 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 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 ...
, the film received majorly positive reviews from critics; Aishath Maaha of ''Dho?'' favored the performance of the lead actors and mentioned the "neat arrangement" of its screenplay though pointed out its "weak ending" to be unsatisfactory while her performance was noted to be "great as usual".
Filmography
Feature film
Television
Short film
References
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Living people
Actresses from Malé
21st-century Maldivian actresses
Maldivian film actresses
1962 births