Aisha Ali

Aisha Ali
Aisha attending Olympus reopening ceremony, 2023
Born (1997-05-10) 10 May 1997 (age 27)
Male', Maldives
NationalityMaldivian
OccupationActress
Years active2018–present

Aisha Ali (born 10 May 1997) is a Maldivian film actress.

Career

In 2018, Ali made her career debut in Amir Saleem-directed social drama television series Lam opposite Ali Azim which received mixed reviews from critics where Ali's performance attracted mostly negative reception from critics for her "lack of natural acting, emotion and dialogue delivery".[1]

In 2019, she starred alongside Raufath Sadiq, Lamha Latheef, Hussain Nazim and Ali Azim in Maldivian first sitcom Karu Hakuru developed by Mohamed Munthasir.[2] The series opened to mostly positive reviews from critics, although reviews for her performance were mixed; where Aishath Maaha from Dho opined that Ali needs to "improve her dialogue delivery".[3] The following year, she collaborated with Shamin Nizam for Thadhu, a three-part short film series developed by Madhoship Studio with regard to COVID-19 pandemic.[4] It narrates the consequences of the outbreak and perception of lockdown and new-normal in Male' City, through the eyes of three people.[5] Upon release, the film received positive reviews from critics. Ifraz Ali from Dho? picked the film as year's best released project though highlighted that Ali needs to work on her dialogue delivery.[6]

In 2021, she first appeared as an obliging friend and colleague, opposite Nashidha Mohamed in Yoosuf Shafeeu-directed horror short film in Raajje TV's television series Hatharu Manzaru. Upon release, this chapter titled Fulhi met with positive reviews from critics where its "portrayal of the horror genre" was particularly applauded.[7] Next she featured as one of the three roommates in Ibrahim Wisan's Girlfriends (2021) and as an envious friend who forces her friend into human trafficking in the last chapter of Ilyas Waheed's four-part anthology web series Mazloom.[8][9] Mariyam Waheedha from Dhen praised the performance of Ali, while calling the chapter an "honorable conclusion" to a benchmark project.[10][11]

This was followed by Azhan Ibrahim's crime thriller web series Dharaka (2022).[12] The series revolves around a high-profile case of the disappearance of a politician's daughter.[13] Reviewing the finale of the series, Ahmed Rasheed from MuniAvas considered the series to be an "excellent watch, if you are interested in good quality series".[14] She also featured opposite Mohamed Vishal in Ilyas Waheed's horror thriller anthology web series Biruveri Vaahaka as Lubaa, a cunning friend who confines an innocent man in a killing streak to save her boyfriend.[15]

Filmography

Feature film

Year Title Role Notes Ref(s)
2023 Beeveema Raniya's classmate [16]
2023 Nina Marie [17]
2023 Free Delivery Sana [18]
2023 November Hudha [19]

Television

Year Title Role Notes Ref(s)
2018 Lam Shehe Main role; 4 episodes [1]
2019–2021 Karu Hakuru Leeza Main role; 36 episodes [3]
2021 Hatharu Manzaru Azura Main role in the segment "Fulhi" [7]
2021–present Girlfriends Fathimath Zila Ali Main role; 12 episodes [8]
2021–2022 Giritee Loabi Fathun Recurring role; 20 episodes [20]
2021 Noontha? Amru's friend Guest role in the segment "Bits & Pieces" [21]
2022 Mazloom Zara Main role in "Chapter 4: Hintha" [10]
2022 Dharaka Ana Main role; 8 episodes [14]
2022 Biruveri Vaahaka Lubaa Main role; Episode: "Mask" [15]
2022 Gudhan Abidha Guest role; Episode: "04:47" [22]
2022 Netheemey Sausan's step-sister Guest role; Episode: "Nuvinama Ishq" [23]
2023 Mirai Fareesha Recurring role; 4 episodes [24]
2023 Badhalu Zai Main role; Episode: "Friends" [25]
2023–2024 Yaaraa Nasha Recurring role; 11 episodes [26]
2023 Gareena Asma Recurring role [27]
2024 Dark Rain Chronicles Sara Ali Main role in the segment "Lemon Cake" [28]

Short film

Year Title Role Notes Ref(s)
2020 Thadhu Ameema [5]

References

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  4. ^ Waheedha, Mariyam (7 December 2020). "A difficult year passed; new hopes for 2021". Dhen (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 5 January 2021. Retrieved 5 January 2021.
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  20. ^ Rasheed, Ahmed (6 December 2021). ""Giritee Loabi" to release on 7 December". MuniAvas (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 11 December 2021. Retrieved 11 December 2021.
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  22. ^ Rasheed, Ahmed (13 September 2022). "Fourth episode of "Gudhan" reveals the reason of their trap". MuniAvas (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 18 February 2023. Retrieved 18 February 2023.
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