Maryam Yahaya
Maryam Yahaya is a Nigerian film actress in the Kannywood industry. She gained recognition for starring in Mansoor, a movie directed by Ali Nuhu.[1] For her role, Maryam Yahaya Was nominated as best promising actress by City People Entertainment Awards in 2017[2]. She was also nominated as best actress of the by City People Entertainment Awards in 2018[3]
Maryam Yahaya | |
|---|---|
| Born | Maryam Yahaya 17 July 1997 |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Occupation | Film Actress |
| Years active | 2016 - Present |
| Known for | Her appearance in Mansoor |
| Parent(s) | Yahaya Yusuf (father), Maimunatu Umar (mother) |
Career
Maryam Yahaya has ambition of acting right from her childhood, she was inspired by most of the Hausa movies she watched. she made her debut in a film titled Gidan Abinci, followed by Barauniya and Tabo where she played minor role[4]. She gain fame after adapting a leading role originally meant for Bilkisu Shema in Mansoor[5], a sensation movie directed by Ali Nuhu[6].
Filmography
| Title | Year |
|---|---|
| Gidan Abinci | 2016 |
| Barauniya | 2016 |
| Tabo | 2017 |
| Mijin Yarinya | 2017 |
| Mansoor | 2017 |
| Mariya | 2018 |
| Wutar Kara | 2018 |
| Jummai Ko Larai | 2018 |
| Matan Zamani | 2018 |
| Hafiz | 2018 |
| Gidan Kashe Awo | 2018 |
| Gurguwa | 2018 |
| Mujadala | 2018 |
| Sareenah | 2019 |
References
- Ngbokai, Richard P. (20 July 2018). "Young artistes making waves in Kannywood". Daily Trust. Retrieved 2 August 2019.
- Lere, Muhammad (9 October 2017). "Ali Nuhu, son win at City People Awards 2017 - Premium Times Nigeria". Premium Times. Premium Time Newspaper. Retrieved 2 August 2019.
- "KANO & KADUNA Actors To Storm City People Movie Awards". City People Magazine. Citi people magazine. 28 August 2018. Retrieved 2 August 2019.
- "Maryam Yahaya Biography: Age & Photos". 360dopes. 360dopes. 13 May 2018. Retrieved 2 August 2019.
- Matazu, Hafsah Abubakar (8 March 2019). "Kannywood's 7 youngest stars". Daily Trust. Retrieved 2 August 2019.
- Ngbokai, Richard P. (20 July 2018). "Young artistes making waves in Kannywood". Daily Trust. Retrieved 2 August 2019.
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