Fathimath Azifa

Fathimath Azifa
Occupation Actress
Years active 2010–present
Spouse(s)
Ahmed Saeed (m. 2016)

Fathimath Azifa 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 career debut while studying at grade four, in an episode from Yoosuf Rafeeu's comedy television series Dhiriulhumakee Mieebaa. Afterwards, she appeared in another episode of the same series aired in 2007. After a break of three years, she appeared as model in a special appearance in Niuma Mohamed's directorial debut drama film Niuma (2010).[1] She was next signed on by Amjad Ibrahim for his family drama Hithey Dheymee (2011) alongside Amira Ismail which failed to do well commercially and critically.

In 2011 Azifa played the role of Areeka, an introverted prudent girlfriend living a modest lifestyle, in the Moomin Fuad-directed crime tragedy drama Loodhifa.[2] Featuring an ensemble cast, the film deals with current social issues in the society told from different perspectives of the characters.[3] Made on a budget of MVR 600,000, the film was declared a commercial failure though it received wide critical acclaim.[2] Her portrayal garnered her several awards, including a Gaumee Film Award for Best Supporting Actress and a nomination for the Best Actress in 2nd Maldives Film Awards.[4][5] Azifa next starred alongside Niuma Mohamed and Ismail Rasheed in Hussain Munawwar's romantic drama Sazaa. Story of the film revolves around a carefree girl whose life flips upside down once she is forced to marry a brutal man.[6] She played the role of an independent woman who commits suicide when she is brutally raped by her brother-in-law.[6] Ahmed Nadheem reviewing from Haveeru wrote: Azifa leaves a strong impact. She seems polishing her acting skills with each movies".[6] Though her performance received positive comments, reviewers were displeased with her the character when a "well-developed strong character ended up so badly".[6] Critically well-received, the film emerged as a commercial success.[6] It was followed by Hamid Ali's romantic family drama Laelaa opposite Yoosuf Shafeeu which was a critical and box office failure.[7]

In 2014, Azifa starred in Abdul Fatthah's romantic drama Aadheys, opposite Niuma Mohamed and Hussain Sobah.[8] The film revolves around a sacrificing single mother and her affection towards her child.[8] Upon release, the film received mixed reviews from critics and failed to leave an impression commercially.[8] At the 8th Gaumee Film Awards she received her second Best Supporting Actress nomination for her role in the film.[9] The Mohamed Aboobakuru-directed Randhari was Azifa's only release of 2015.[10] Her portrayal of the character Aisha, along with the film, received negative reviews from critics and performed below average at the box office.[11] The following year, she made a special appearance in the Yoosuf Shafeeu-directed Baiveriyaa (2016), a comedy film featuring an ensemble cast.[12] The film emerged as one of the highest grossing Maldivian films of the year.[13]

2017–present: Commercial success

Azifa's first release of 2017 came in the Ali Musthafa-directed family drama Malikaa.[14] Featuring Nuzuhath Shuaib and Mohamed Jumayyil in the lead role, the film tells the story of the sidelined daughter, played by Shuaib, who manages the family.[15] Azifa played the role of Jeeza, the envious and insecure sister-in-law of the title character, showing an excessive interest in acquiring money and wealth. Ahmed Nadheem, revieweing for Avas opined that Azifa was the only star who "left an impression in the acting department" from the film, though he felt the "flaws in her character development led to lack of exhilaration" at her presence.[16] Despite low expectations from trade analysts, the film received mixed reviews and performed moderately at the box office.[17][18] She next featured alongside an ensemble cast including Yoosuf Shafeeu, Mohamed Manik, Ahmed Saeed and Ali Seezan in the romantic comedy film Naughty 40 which was directed by Shafeeu.[19] The film revolves around three friends, Ashwanee, Ahsan and Ajwad (Played by Shafeeu, Saeed and Manik respectively) who are single and having a youthful outlook, in spite of being in their forties.[19] Azifa played the role of Taniya, the beguiling lady signed up by her aunt to seduce and take down their rival businessman in the island, Jawad.[20] The film met with both critical and commercial success, emerging as one of the highest grossing Maldivian films of 2017.[21][17]

She was next seen alongside Jadhulla Ismail in the Mohamed Aboobakuru-directed Neydhen Vakivaakah, which was a critical and commercial failure.[22][17] In the film she played the role of Zeena, a woman who is having a tragic and unfortunate love life where she is forced to separate from her lovers after dreadful events.[23] Her fourth and final release of the year was Aishath Rishmy's romantic drama Bos.[24] Penned and produced by Fathimath Nahula, the film tells the story of Ibaa (played by Mariyam Azza), a woman from a royal family and her battle with depression after the demise of her father.[25] Azifa played the role of June, a greedy woman going to extreme lengths for money, the love interest of Maish (played by Ibrahim Jihad) while duping other men in her trap.[26] A reviewer from Avas criticise the film for having resemblance with American coming-of-age romantic drama A Walk to Remember (2002) and Indian romantic drama Sanam Teri Kasam (2016), however applauded Azifa's performance as the greedy and ungrateful woman.[26] Though the film received mixed response from critics, it emerged as the highest grossing Maldivian film of 2017.

Filmography

Year Title Role Notes Ref(s)
2010 Niuma N/A Special appearance [1]
2011 Hithey Dheymee N/A
2011 Loodhifa Areeka Gaumee Film Award for Best Supporting Actress
Nominated—Maldives Film Awards for Best Actress		 [2][4]
[5]
2011 Sazaa N/A [6]
2011 Laelaa Neena [7]
2014 Aadheys N/A Nominated—Gaumee Film Award for Best Supporting Actress [8][9]
2015 Randhari Aisha [10]
2016 Baiveriyaa Herself Special appearance [12]
2017 Malikaa Jeeza [14]
2017 Naughty 40 Taniya [19]
2017 Neydhen Vakivaakah Zeena [22]
2017 Bos June [26]

Accolades

Year Award Category Nominated work Result Ref(s)
2016 7th Gaumee Film Awards Best Supporting Actress Loodhifa Won [4]
Best Makeup Loodhifa Nominated [27]
Sazaa (Shared with Niuma Mohamed) Nominated [27]
2017 8th Gaumee Film Awards Best Supporting Actress Aadheys Nominated [9]

References

  1. 1 2 Niyaza, Aminath (13 December 2010). ""Niuma" has exposed the reality of our society". Sun (in Dhivehi). Archived from the original on 28 September 2018. Retrieved 28 September 2018.
  2. 1 2 3 Naif, Ahmed (15 February 2011). "Loodhifa; Up-righting the fraternal film industry". Sun (in Dhivehi). Archived from the original on 2 September 2014. Retrieved 16 April 2018.
  3. ↑ Nadheem, Ahmed (16 December 2010). "Expectations for "Loodhifa" is high". Haveeru (in Dhivehi). Archived from the original on 16 December 2010. Retrieved 3 October 2018.
  4. 1 2 3 Adhushan, Ahmed (22 December 2016). "With 10 awards, "Loodhifa" crowned as Best Film". Mihaaru (in Dhivehi). Archived from the original on 30 March 2018. Retrieved 30 March 2018.
  5. 1 2 "Feature Film Nominations Announced". Maldives Film Awards (in Dhivehi). Archived from the original on 30 March 2018. Retrieved 30 March 2018.
  6. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Nadheem, Ahmed (12 March 2015). "Director's start is worthy". Haveeru (in Dhivehi). Archived from the original on 13 March 2015. Retrieved 30 March 2018.
  7. 1 2 Nadheem, Ahmed (6 October 2011). ""Laela": Why is a good screenplay needed?". Haveeru (in Dhivehi). Archived from the original on 5 October 2018. Retrieved 5 October 2018.
  8. 1 2 3 4 Raniya, Mariyam (29 September 2014). "Director's start is worthy". Sun (in Dhivehi). Archived from the original on 1 October 2014. Retrieved 17 April 2018.
  9. 1 2 3 Adhushan, Ahmed (12 December 2017). "8th Gaumee Film Awards: Dark Rain leads nomination". Mihaaru (in Dhivehi). Archived from the original on 30 March 2018. Retrieved 30 March 2018.
  10. 1 2 Nadheem, Ahmed (20 February 2015). "With over advertising, "Randhari" has been exposed" (in Divehi). Avas. Archived from the original on 13 June 2016. Retrieved 13 June 2016.
  11. ↑ Naail, Ismail (25 May 2015). ""Aniyaa" and "Ran Dhari" released" (in Divehi). Vaguthu. Archived from the original on 9 June 2016. Retrieved 9 June 2016.
  12. 1 2 Hassan, Nazim (17 December 2016). "Baiveriyaa: A fun and entertaining film". Avas (in Dhivehi). Archived from the original on 30 March 2018. Retrieved 30 March 2018.
  13. ↑ Adhushan, Ahmed (2 January 2017). "What was the best film of last year?". Mihaaru (in Dhivehi). Archived from the original on 30 March 2018. Retrieved 30 March 2018.
  14. 1 2 Adhushan, Ahmed (13 January 2017). "Malika Releasing on March 2". Mihaaru (in Dhivehi). Archived from the original on 26 March 2018. Retrieved 26 March 2018.
  15. ↑ Nadheem, Ahmed (14 February 2017). "Malikaa is not a copy of Bhaghban". Avas (in Dhivehi). Archived from the original on 26 March 2018. Retrieved 26 March 2018.
  16. ↑ Nadheem, Ahmed (4 March 2017). "Family's shadow being cast over Malika". Avas (in Dhivehi). Archived from the original on 17 April 2018. Retrieved 17 April 2018.
  17. 1 2 3 Adhushan, Ahmed (31 December 2017). "2017: Is it a successful year for the film industry?". Mihaaru (in Dhivehi). Archived from the original on 26 March 2018. Retrieved 26 March 2018.
  18. ↑ Nadheem, Ahmed (20 February 2017). "Malika is a commercial success, watch out for the red carpet". Avas (in Dhivehi). Archived from the original on 17 April 2018. Retrieved 17 April 2018.
  19. 1 2 3 Adhushan, Ahmed (13 February 2017). ""Naughty 40" featuring notable celebrities launched". Mihaaru (in Dhivehi). Archived from the original on 26 March 2018. Retrieved 26 March 2018.
  20. ↑ Reehan, Mohamed (3 August 2017). ""Naughty 40" premiered; as promised it has all tastes". Sun (in Dhivehi). Archived from the original on 26 March 2018. Retrieved 26 March 2018.
  21. ↑ Maaha, Aishath (6 August 2017). ""Naughty 40": A mixture of all tastes". Avas (in Dhivehi). Archived from the original on 27 March 2018. Retrieved 27 March 2018.
  22. 1 2 Adhushan, Ahmed (20 April 2017). "Maaen'boo's "Neydhen Vakivaakah" releasing on 27 September". Mihaaru (in Dhivehi). Archived from the original on 27 March 2018. Retrieved 27 March 2018.
  23. ↑ Mujuthaba, Ahmed (28 September 2017). ""Neydhen Vakivaakah" premiered; audience found it "okay"". Sun (in Dhivehi). Archived from the original on 17 April 2018. Retrieved 17 April 2018.
  24. ↑ Adhushan, Ahmed (2 December 2017). "Last two shows of "Bos"". Mihaaru. Archived from the original on 26 March 2018. Retrieved 26 March 2018.
  25. ↑ Fareeha, Aishath (2 November 2017). ""Bos"; A Must Watch". Sun (in Dhivehi). Archived from the original on 17 April 2018. Retrieved 17 April 2018.
  26. 1 2 3 "Trapped in the "kisses" of Yunaan". Avas (in Dhivehi). 14 November 2017. Archived from the original on 17 April 2018. Retrieved 17 April 2018.
  27. 1 2 Adhushan, Ahmed (16 December 2016). "Nominations for 7th Gaumee Film Awards Announced". Mihaaru (in Dhivehi). Archived from the original on 30 March 2018. Retrieved 30 March 2018.
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