Mariyam Waheedha

Mariyam Waheedha
Waheedha at the launching event of the feature film Zoya, 2023
Born (1984-09-05) 5 September 1984 (age 40)
Malé
NationalityMaldivian
Occupation(s)Actress, News editor
Years active2019–present

Mariyam Waheedha (born 5 September 1984) is a Maldivian film actress and a news editor.

Career

Prior to her acting career, Waheedha worked as a news editor.

She made her film debut in the Ravee Farooq-directed web series Ehenas, where she portrayed the character Zidhu, a colleague of a bullied and sexually abused male victim.[1] Her performance and the series received mainly positive reviews from critics.[1] Aishath Maahaa reviewing for Dho? wrote: "Considering [she] is a dedbutant, [she] has done an outstanding job in the series".[2][3]

She then took on the role of Shiflyn, an enthusiastic and bubbly character in the office comedy sitcom Office Loabi developed by Amyna Mohamed.[4] The series along with her performance received positive reviews from critics, where Ahmed Rasheed from MuniAvas praised Mariyam Waheedha's performance, highlighting the excellent integration of a unique concept for viewers.[4] Following this, she made a brief appearance in Ali Seezan's web series Dhoadhi, which narrates the story of two troubled individuals and their journey to attain the love and affection they desire.[5]

In 2023, Waheedha played supporting roles in two projects from Dark Rain Entertainment; Ahmed Zareer-directed romantic drama film Beeveema centered around the reunion of former lovers twenty-two years after their graduation, and Ali Shifau-directed romantic film Hindhukolheh.[6][7] Both films received predominantly positive reviews from critics.[6] She then collaborated with Aishath Rishmy for her romantic comedy web series Yaaraa, which explores the polar opposite lives of two sisters faced with the realities of relationships.[8] In the series, she portrayed the character Riyaasha, an adopted child of the family seeking a heartwarming romantic relationship.[9] She next collaborated with Ameena Ahmed for her romantic drama web series Hama Emme Meehekey, where she played the role of a gossip-loving and dependable friend.[10]

Filmography

Feature film

Year Title Role Notes Ref(s)
2023 Beeveema Raniya's classmate [6]
2023 Hindhukolheh Kiara's colleague [7]
2023 Free Delivery Sush [11]
2023 Zoya Zoya’s sister [12]

Television

Year Title Role Notes Ref(s)
2019–2022 Ehenas Zidhu Main role; 22 episodes [3]
2022 Office Loabi Shiflyn Main role; 10 episode [4]
2022 Dhoadhi Shaany Recurring role; 4 episodes [5]
2022 Biruveri Vaahaka Dheema Main role; Episode: "Lakunu" [13]
2023 Yaaraa Riyaasha Main role [9]
2023 Hama Emme Meehekey Nadheema Main role; 10 episodes [10]
2023 Gareena Muslima Recurring role [14]
2023 Girlfriends Herself Guest role; Episode: "Click Click Click" [15]

References

  1. ^ a b Adhushan, Ahmed (4 June 2020). "Ehenas Season 2: Premiere on 18". Mihaaru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 20 August 2020. Retrieved 19 August 2020.
  2. ^ Maahaa, Aishath (17 July 2019). "Ehenas: A heart-wrenching series". Dho? (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 19 August 2020. Retrieved 19 August 2020.
  3. ^ a b Adhushan, Ahmed (2 January 2021). "Best of 2020". Dho? (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 5 January 2021. Retrieved 5 January 2021.
  4. ^ a b c Rasheed, Ahmed (2 April 2022). "Office Loabi to Baiskoafu". MuniAvas (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 2 April 2022. Retrieved 2 April 2022.
  5. ^ a b Musthafa, Mohamed (4 November 2021). "Shooting begins for Seezan's "Dhoadhi"". CNM (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 12 August 2022. Retrieved 12 August 2022.
  6. ^ a b c Luba, Aminath (10 February 2023). ""Beeveema" Review: Better than '96 film". The Press (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 11 February 2023. Retrieved 11 February 2022.
  7. ^ a b Lubaa, Aminath (10 January 2023). "Trailer of DRE's "Hindhukolheh" is impressive". The Press (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 18 February 2023. Retrieved 18 February 2022.
  8. ^ Arusham, Ahmed (25 April 2023). ""Yaaraa": streaming of Baiskoafu after a colorful premiere". Mihaaru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 20 May 2023. Retrieved 20 May 2023.
  9. ^ a b Latheef, Alim Abdul (25 April 2023). "No space for criticizing; Yaaraa deserves a 100". Sun (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 20 May 2023. Retrieved 19 May 2023.
  10. ^ a b Abdulla, Akram (16 July 2023). "Hama Emme Meehekey: A special offering for short film lovers". Dhauru. Archived from the original on 10 September 2023. Retrieved 10 September 2023.
  11. ^ Rasheed, Ahmed (16 September 2023). "Free Delivery to start on 4th Nov this year". MuniAvas (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 16 September 2023. Retrieved 16 September 2023.
  12. ^ Naeem, Idham (15 November 2023). "Feature film "Zoya" from the Geveshi Gulhun campaign released". Raajje.mv (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 3 December 2023. Retrieved 3 December 2023.
  13. ^ Rasheed, Ahmed (3 June 2022). ""Phone Call" - A start to Biruveri Vaahaka". MuniAvas. Archived from the original on 11 August 2022. Retrieved 11 August 2022.
  14. ^ Abdulla, Akram (10 October 2023). "Web Series "Gareena" releasing on MedianNet on October 5". Dhauru. Archived from the original on 14 October 2023. Retrieved 14 October 2023.
  15. ^ "Second season of "Girlfriends" available on Videoclub of MedianNet". Hurihaa. 21 December 2023. Archived from the original on 21 December 2023. Retrieved 21 December 2023.