Abdullah Shafiu Ibrahim
Abdullah Shafiu Ibrahim | |
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![]() Ibrahim attending Olympus reopening ceremony, 2023 | |
Born | M. Kolhufushi, Maldives | 26 September 1991
Occupation(s) | Actor, playback singer |
Years active | 2016–present |
Abdullah Shafiu Ibrahim is a Maldivian film actor and playback singer.
Career
[edit]Ibrahim made his film debut with the Dark Rain Entertainment production, the Ali Shifau-directed romantic comedy Vaashey Mashaa Ekee (2016) opposite Mohamed Jumayyil and Mariyam Majudha narrating the life of a happily married couple being separated due to the husband's crippling fear of commitment on his wife's pregnancy.[1][2] His performance as an unfaithful boyfriend fetched him a nomination as the Best Male Debut at the 8th Gaumee Film Awards ceremony.[3] The following year, Ibrahim featured in another Ali Shifau-directed romantic comedy, Mee Loaybakee alongside Mohamed Jumayyil and Mariyam Azza.[4] The film, which is considered to include the largest cast in a Maldivian feature film, narrates the story of two ex-lovers sliding into the friend zone with the envy and diffidence they experience amidst a convoluted love-triangle.[5] His performance as a comedic friend diagnosed with piles received a positive response from critics where Aishath Maaha of Avas wrote: "considering this is his second release, Ibrahim showed great potential with his admirable performance with the perfect comic timing".[5] The film emerged as one of the highest grossing Maldivian films of 2017.[6]
Ibrahim next starred in a recurring role in the first Maldivian web-series, a romantic drama by Fathimath Nahula, Huvaa which began streaming in November 2018.[7] The series consists of sixty episodes and streamed through the digital platform Baiskoafu, centering around a happy and radiant family which breaks into despairing pieces after a tragic incident that led to an unaccountable loss.[8][9] The series and his performance as a gang-member being arrested for murder, were positively received.[10][11]
In 2023, Ibrahim played the role of an amusing friend in Ali Seezan's erotic thriller Loabi Vevijje, which follows a married man who becomes infatuated with a woman after a one-night stand.[12] The film which was announced in 2019, but halted due to COVID-19 pandemic, opened to generally positive reviews from critics, specifically for its cinematography.[13][14]
Filmography
[edit]Film
[edit]Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref(s) |
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2016 | Vaashey Mashaa Ekee | Fubu | Nominated—Gaumee Film Award for Best Male Debut | [2][3] |
2017 | Mee Loaybakee | Sid | [4] | |
2018 | Vakin Loabin | Whiskey | [15] | |
2019 | Maamui | Happu | [16] | |
2023 | Loabi Vevijje | Hassan | [14] | |
TBA | Kos Gina Mistake | Fathih | [17] |
Television
[edit]Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref(s) |
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2018–2020 | Huvaa | Munthasir | Recurring role | [7] |
2020–2021 | Huvaa Kohfa Bunan | Dhaain | Main role | [18] |
2021 | Rumi á Jannat | Rumi Yoosuf | Main role; 15 episodes | [19] |
2023 | Gareena | Ahmed Afrah | Recurring role | [20] |
Short film
[edit]Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref(s) |
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2021 | Gulhun | Imma | [21] |
Discography
[edit]Year | Album/Film | Track | Lyricist(s) | Co-artist(s) |
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2019 | Maamui | "Araigen Aai Iraaey" | Ahmed Shakir | Hawwa Ashra |
2023 | Loabi Vevijje | "Loabi Vevijje" (Promo song) | Mohamed Abdul Ghanee | Ali Seezan, Ahmed Nimal, Ahmed Easa, Ali Azim, Mariyam Azza, Aminath Rishfa, Irufana Ibrahim |
Accolades
[edit]Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Result | Ref(s) |
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2017 | 8th Gaumee Film Awards | Best Male Debut | Vaashey Mashaa Ekee | Nominated | [3] |
References
[edit]- ^ Nadheem, Ahmed (8 January 2016). "A new Film, A new Lover, A new Jumayyil" (in Divehi). Avas. Archived from the original on 9 June 2016. Retrieved 9 June 2016.
- ^ a b Nasheem, Ahmed (6 April 2016). "Vaashey Mashaa Ekee: Unlimited praise" (in Divehi). Avas. Archived from the original on 6 June 2016. Retrieved 6 June 2016.
- ^ a b c Adhushan, Ahmed (12 December 2017). "8th Gaumee Film Awards: Dark Rain leads nomination". Mihaaru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 30 March 2018. Retrieved 30 March 2018.
- ^ a b Adhushan, Ahmed (4 April 2017). "Dark Rain's Mee Laoybakee premiering tonight". Mihaaru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 26 March 2018. Retrieved 26 March 2018.
- ^ a b Maaha, Aishath (10 April 2017). "Mee Loaiybakee: Memorable Love". Avas (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 2 April 2018. Retrieved 2 April 2018.
- ^ 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.
- ^ a b Adhushan, Ahmed (27 February 2018). "Huvaa: Nahula starts her web-series". Mihaaru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 30 November 2018. Retrieved 30 November 2018.
- ^ Musthafa, Mohamed (18 October 2018). ""Huvaa" is a hard work, it will be nice!". Sun (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 30 November 2018. Retrieved 30 November 2018.
- ^ Adhushan, Ahmed (7 October 2018). ""Huvaa" can be viewed through Baiskoafu application". Mihaaru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 30 November 2018. Retrieved 30 November 2018.
- ^ Musthafa, Mohamed (28 November 2018). "Nahula's "Huvaa" to be released for streaming tomorrow". Sun (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 30 November 2018. Retrieved 30 November 2018.
- ^ Musthafa, Mohamed (30 November 2018). "First episode of "Huvaa" was a success". Sun (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 30 November 2018. Retrieved 30 November 2018.
- ^ Adhushan, Ahmed (10 April 2020). "End of filming for Loabi Vevijje". Mihaaru. Archived from the original on 20 August 2020. Retrieved 20 August 2020.
- ^ Rasheed, Ahmed (30 May 2022). "Rishmy is in love". MuniAvas. Archived from the original on 11 August 2022. Retrieved 11 August 2022.
- ^ a b Nadheem, Ahmed (8 May 2023). "Seezan is not the reason: but in love". Dhauru. Archived from the original on 13 May 2023. Retrieved 13 May 2023.
- ^ Nasheed, Ismail Naail (4 March 2018). "Pre-premiere review of Vakin Loabin: A break apart from a genre of melodrama; A must watch". Raajje.mv (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 18 September 2018. Retrieved 18 September 2018.
- ^ Adhushan, Ahmed (11 April 2018). "Maamui's shooting to commences post Ramazan". Mihaaru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 1 April 2019. Retrieved 1 April 2019.
- ^ Adhushan, Ahmed (16 November 2019). "Theatrical release of KGM delayed". Mihaaru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 10 September 2020. Retrieved 10 September 2020.
- ^ Rasheed, Ahmed (29 December 2020). "Huvaa Koffaa Bunan: An interesting and funny ride". MuniAvas (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 2 January 2021. Retrieved 2 January 2021.
- ^ Luba, Aminath (1 January 2020). "Rumi a Jannat: A modern comedy". Sun (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 2 January 2021. Retrieved 2 January 2021.
- ^ Abdulla, Akram (10 October 2023). "Web Series "Gareena" releasing on MedianNet on October 5". Dhauru. Archived from the original on 14 October 2023. Retrieved 14 October 2023.
- ^ Rasheed, Ahmed (30 June 2021). "DRE's Gulhun released". MuniAvas (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 26 July 2021. Retrieved 26 July 2021.