Mohamed Yunaan

Mohamed Yunaan
Yunaan looking away from camera smiling
Yunaan at Niuma Mohamed's Silver Jubilee celebration event, 2019
Born (1991-05-26) 26 May 1991 (age 33)
GDh. Hoandedhdhoo
NationalityMaldivian
OccupationActor
Years active2017–2020
SpouseFathimath Rihula
Children2

Mohamed Yunaan (born 26 May 1991) is a Maldivian former film actor.

Career

Prior to his official career debut with Aishath Rishmy-directed romantic drama Bos (2017), Yunaan acted in few office teledramas. In Bos he portrayed the role of an IT specialized intelligent blackmailer who turns into a depressed man following the downturn of love.[1] Penned and produced by Fathimath Nahula, Yunaan termed the film as his "dream project" since he was raised in "Nahula's melodramatic universe".[2] Nahula's selection to rope in Yunaan as the male lead was met with controversy, although she considered it as the "most firm and best decision" she took for the film.[3] Upon release, the film and his character met with mixed reviews from critics. Aishath Fareeha reviewing from Sun appraised his performance and noted that his "innocent face" is a fortune to deliver the "right emotion". However, Avas in its film review wrote: "Even though this is his debut performance, I would personally rate a zero to his acting ability as he fails to bring forth the required emotion".[4] The film emerged as the highest grossing Maldivian film of 2017.[5]

In 2019, he again collaborated with Rishmy for Ravee Farooq-directed web television series Ehenas which follows the experiences of a long-term domestic and sexually abused male victim and how he faces the societal obstacles of marriage.[6] The series and his performance as a bully received mainly positive reviews from critics.[7] Aishath Maahaa reviewing from Dho? noted the improvement in his performance compared to his previous venture.[8]

Controversy

In July 2020, Yunaan alongside his wife grabbed national attention with an emotional plea for financial assistance for medical treatment for their baby daughter in front of the presidential residence.[9][10] Soon after, there were accusations by a fellow actor for the misuse of the financial aid for their personal gain.[9] On 3 October 2020, several reports in the media accused the couple of having "forced sexual relations" with a 15-year-old boy, who reportedly is a member of their family.[9]

Filmography

Feature film

Year Title Role Notes Ref(s)
2017 Bos Raidh [4]
2021 Faree Suhail [11]

Television and web series

Year Title Role Notes Ref(s)
2019–2020 Ehenas Hamdhan Main role; 22 episodes [7]

Short film

Year Title Role Notes Ref(s)
2016 Dhekey Goiyy
2018 Dhathuru Hussain

References

  1. ^ Adhushan, Ahmed (2 December 2017). "Last two shows of "Bos"". Mihaaru. Archived from the original on 26 March 2018. Retrieved 26 March 2018.
  2. ^ Adhushan, Ahmed (12 October 2017). "No competition in the industry, might be a one film wonder". Mihaaru. Archived from the original on 4 October 2020. Retrieved 4 October 2020.
  3. ^ Fareeha, Aishath (2 November 2017). ""Bos"; A Must Watch". Sun (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 17 April 2018. Retrieved 17 April 2018.
  4. ^ a b "Trapped in the "kisses" of Yunaan". Avas (in Divehi). 14 November 2017. Archived from the original on 17 April 2018. Retrieved 17 April 2018.
  5. ^ Adhushan, Ahmed (31 December 2017). "2017: Is it a successful year for the film industry?". Mihaaru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 26 March 2018. Retrieved 26 March 2018.
  6. ^ Anees, Shah (25 March 2019). "'Ehenas' to be up for streaming by April, first teaser released". Raajje.mv (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 27 March 2019. Retrieved 25 March 2019.
  7. ^ 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.
  8. ^ 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.
  9. ^ a b c "Yunan and Rihula haven't been arrested in sexual abuse case, investigation open". Sun. 4 October 2020. Archived from the original on 4 October 2020. Retrieved 4 October 2020.
  10. ^ "Parents plead for assistance for their sick daughter in front of presidential residence". Sun. 4 October 2020. Archived from the original on 4 October 2020. Retrieved 4 October 2020.
  11. ^ Adhushan, Ahmed (6 February 2020). "Under the helm of a debut director, Faree to release in April 2020". Mihaaru. Archived from the original on 10 January 2021. Retrieved 10 January 2021.