Mozeza Ashraf Monalisa

Mozeza Ashraf Monalisa
Monalisa in 2016
Born (1984-10-05) 5 October 1984 (age 40)
Dhaka, Bangladesh
Occupation(s)Actress, model, dancer
Years active1997 - present
Spouses
Faiaz Sharif
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(m. 2012; div. 2014)​

Mozeza Ashraf Monalisa (born October 5, 1984; known as Monalisa)[1] is a retired Bangladeshi actress, model and dancer. She started her career by appearing in television commercials and stage dancing. She subsequently won Miss Photogenic 2000.[2] She played in several television series and telefilms[3] and is a trained dancer.[4][5][3]

Career

Monalisa started acting, stage dancing and modeling at age 10.[6] Beginning as a dancer, Monalisa became popular for her appearances in television commercials.[7] She later acted in television plays including Boyosh Jokhon Ekhush, Kagojer Phool and Humayun Ahmed's Trishna. Among many other brands, Monalisa is the brand ambassador of BanglaLink Telecommunication.[8]

Personal life

Monalisa married Faiyaaz Sharif on 12 December 2012.[9] Sharif is a non-resident Bangladeshi businessman living in the United States. The couple then moved New York, and ended up in divorce in 2014.[1][10][11]

As of August 2018, Monalisa has been residing in the United States where she works as a beauty adviser in Sephora. Previously, she worked at MAC Cosmetics and KIKO Milano.[12]

Television

  • Baazi (2011)
  • Ektu Bhalobasha (2011)
  • Bandulum (2011)
  • Romeora (2011)
  • All Rounder (2011)
  • Bhalo Theko Ful Mishti Bokul (2011)
  • Champakoli (2012)
  • Sikander Box Ekhon Birat Model (2012)
  • Average Aslam (2016)
  • Kid Solaiman (2016)
  • Chirkutt (2016)
  • Mr.Perfectionist (2016)
  • Antorjatik Mama (2016)
  • Finix Fly (2016)
  • Ami Tumi O She (2016)

Awards

  • Miss Photogenic 2000 Bangladesh
  • BIMA Award UK
  • Channel i Performance Award
  • Meril Prothom Alo Awards (2002)[13]
  • Dhallywood Award USA
  • Bangladesh Reporters' Association Award

References

  1. ^ a b "Monalisa turns 30". Daily Sun. Retrieved 1 December 2019.
  2. ^ "Monalisa First taste of modelling". The Daily Star. Retrieved 23 July 2013.
  3. ^ a b "Monalisa busy in competitive media arena". Retrieved 23 July 2013.
  4. ^ "Spicy Bites- Monalisa: Model to role model". news.priyo.com. Retrieved 23 July 2013.
  5. ^ "The Monalisa mystique". news.priyo.com. Archived from the original on 29 July 2013. Retrieved 23 July 2013.
  6. ^ "I am very selective about my work: Monalisa". Archived from the original on 21 July 2013. Retrieved 23 July 2013.
  7. ^ "Monalisa's price for fame". Archived from the original on 1 January 2014. Retrieved 23 July 2013.
  8. ^ "Monalisa- captured the hearts of a huge audience". news.priyo.com. Retrieved 23 July 2013.
  9. ^ "Wedding bells for Monalisa". The Daily Star. 12 December 2012. Retrieved 1 December 2019.
  10. ^ ঢালিউডে আলোচিত বিবাহ বিচ্ছেদ [Notable divorces in Dhallywood]. Channel i (in Bengali). 5 June 2016. Retrieved 30 November 2019.
  11. ^ "Monalisa to make a comeback after settling divorce". Dhaka Tribune. 30 December 2013. Retrieved 1 December 2019.
  12. ^ "Monalisa Smiles". The Daily Star. 4 August 2018. Retrieved 1 December 2019.
  13. ^ "Monalisa at DailyStar Cafe". The Daily Star. Retrieved 23 July 2013.


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