''Zainab Qayyum'' also known as ZQ, is a Pakistani television actress, host, composer, and former model. She was crowned the best model of the year in the

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(2004) and was given the Most Stylish TV Actress Award in the Indus Style Awards (2006). Qayyum has appeared in numerous Urdu television series and music videos, and is known for her comic and strong antagonist roles in television serials. Some of her notable performance include ''

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'' (2005), ''

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'' (2007), '' Yeh Zindagi Hai'' (2008), '' Jalebiyan'' (2014), '' Mohabbat Ab Nahi Hogi'' (2015), '' Lagaao'' (2016), '' Aangan'' (2017), '' Phir Wohi Mohabbat'' (2017). She made her film debut with a cameo in action-drama '' Sultanat'' (2014) and appeared as Lawyer in '' Jawani Phir Nahi Aani'' (2015).

Life and career

Qayyum was born in

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. She did her O-Levels in Karachi, and then moved to

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to study for her B.A and M.A. She graduated from Kinnaird College with a master's degree in English literature. She taught in Lahore Grammar school for a year before joining Libas as an assistant editor. She worked there for two years while doing her Masters. Qayyum received her first experience of modelling in 1991 when Vaneeza Ahmad asked her to help backstage for a fashion show, and being short of models, also told Qayyum that she would "go on the ramp."

Filmography

Film

Television

Other appearances

*''Kabhi Na Kabhi'' *''Kuch To Kaha Hota'' *''Thora Thora Pyar'' *''Bewafaian'' *''Barsaath Raat Ki'' *''Naa Jaane Kyun'' *''Vasl-e-Yaar'' *''Na Dil Dayti'' *''Aitebaar'' *''Aania'' *''Chubhan'' *''Dil e Majboor'' *''Siskiyaan'' *''Shiddat'' * ''Tark e Wafa'' *''The Celebrity Lounge''

Talk show

*''Maachis'' *kanchan* *''Morning shows''

Telefilm

*''Dil Hi Jaane'' *''Najar Lage Sayain'' *''Bin Tere Keya Hai Jeena'' *''Susr-in-Law'' *''Shiddat'' *''Meri Jaan'' *''Pehli Jumerat , Shaista''

TV commercials

*Pantene *Indigo by

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*Dawlance

Music videos

*(2002) ,

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's , "Asaan Jana Malo Maal" *(2016) , Ali Sher's , "Wohi Rastey" * Jawad Bashir's , "Dr & Billa" *(2003) ,

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's , "Rangeen"

Awards and nominations

* Best model of the year 2004 –

* Most stylish TV Actress – Indus Style Awards 2006

References

External links

Zainab Qayum on Scribd

{{DEFAULTSORT:Qayyum, Zainab 1975 births Living people Pakistani television actresses Pakistani female models Pakistani Muslims Pakistani television hosts Actresses from Karachi Kinnaird College for Women University alumni Pakistani film actresses Lux Style Award winners 21st-century Pakistani actresses Pakistani women television presenters Mass media people from Karachi