Ahmed Ziya
Ziya at Niuma Mohamed's Silver Jubilee celebration event, 2019
Born (1981-02-04) 4 February 1981
NationalityMaldivian
Occupation(s)Actor, editor, director
Years active2002–present

Ahmed Ziya (born 4 February 1981) is a Maldivian film actor, editor and director.

Career

In 2002, Ziya played the love interest of an ill-treated outsider in Abdul Faththaah's Fahu Fiyavalhu.[1] Afterwards, he played small roles in other television series including Faththaah's Thiyey Mihithuge Vindhakee and Amjad Ibrahim's Kamana Vareh Neiy.[2] In 2004, he appeared in Mohamed Abdulla's comedy short films series Dheke Dhekeves in two of its installments, followed by Yoosuf Shafeeu's horror children's short film series Vasvaas by playing the role of Sheikhul Hayya, a saint man.[3] From 2007 to 2010, he mainly starred in short films in which several of them were directed by himself including Dhalhamathi, Nukandaa 2, The Boat, Keevvehey Vakivee Yaaraa? and Maafkuraashey Kalaa.

In 2011, he played a brief role in the Moomin Fuad-directed crime tragedy drama Loodhifa, which features an ensemble cast and deals with current social issues in the society told from different perspectives of the characters.[4][5] Made on a budget of MVR 600,000, the film was declared a commercial failure though it received wide critical acclaim, praising the performance of cast and the film's "realism" in its language, characters and their attitude.[5] His next release was Ali Seezan's war action comedy film Wathan.[6][7] Upon release the film received negative response from critics, where Haveeru Daily felt the film "deceived" the audience in the name of action thriller; "I highly doubt if the project team was even sure of what kind of movie they were planning to make. It is a total mess between a serious action movie and scoop comedy".[7] The film was further criticed for remaking several shots from Jim Abrahams's parody film, Hot Shots! Part Deux (1993).[8] He was next featured as a gang member in Yoosuf Shafeeu's action drama film Insaaf (2011) which revolves around the disputes between two districts of an island.[9][10] Upon release, the film received mixed to positive reviews from critics.[11] Ahmed Nadheem from Haveeru was impressed with the editing by Ziya and Shafeeu, though he notes the former's performance as "strictly average".[11] Despite the reviews, he received a nomination for Best Supporting Actor and Best Editor at 2nd Maldives Film Awards.[12]

In 2013, he starred in a small role in Hussain Munawwar's second direction, the revenge thriller film Dhilakani (2013) along with Ismail Rasheed, Niuma Mohamed, Mohamed Manik, Mohamed Faisal and Aminath Rishfa.[13] The film which deals with a man's tumultuous journey to seek vengeance and the demolition of family bond over a girl attracted negative reception from critics while Nadheem wrote: "Embraced with futile characters, impractical scenes and outdated music, the film problematic in each department".[14][15]

Personal life

Ziya married Sidhatha Shareef, former Minister of Gender, Family and Social Services, on 21 February 2021.[16] Ziya had two previous wives and has a child to one of them.[16]

Filmography

Feature film

Year Title Role Notes Ref(s)
2010 Dhin Veynuge Hithaamaigaa Fairooz's agent Special appearance [17]
2011 Loodhifa Jinatte [5]
2011 Wathan Ziya [7]
2011 Insaaf Naabe Also the editor
Nominated—Maldives Film Award for Best Supporting Actor		 [11][12]
2013 Dhilakani Raalhey [15]
2019 Nivairoalhi Doctor [18]

Television

Year Title Role Notes Ref(s)
2002 Fahu Fiyavalhu Firaq Recurring role; 5 episodes [1]
2003 Thiyey Mihithuge Vindhakee Afzal Guest role [19]
2004 Kamana Vareh Neiy Journalist Guest role; "Episode 2" [2]
2006 Nethi Dhiyayas Customer Guest role; "Episode 4" [20]
2008 FB! Main role; 5 episodes [21]
2008 Kushakaanulaa Shazaa Nudheyshey Main role [21]
2008 Loabin Hiyy Furenee Naafil Main role; 13 episodes
Also the director and editor		 [22]
2012 Kaiveni Assad Main role; 4 episodes
Also the editor		 [23]
2013 Adhives Eloaibah Gadharu Kuran Ziyad's friend Guest role [24]
2021 Avahteriya Lucky Main role; 9 episodes [25]
2021 Giridha Rameez Recurring role; 5 episodes [26]
2023 Hayyaru Seexer Recurring role; 15 episodes [27]

Short film

Year Title Role Notes
2004 Dheke Dhekeves 1 Fareed
2004 Falhi Sikunthu 1 Himself Special appearance in the song "Meheboob Magey"
2005 Dheke Dhekeves 2 Fareed
2006 Vasvaas 1 Sheikhul Hayya
2007 Vasvaas 3 Sheikhul Hayya
2007 Nudhaashe Dhookohfaa Loabivaa Hussain
2007 Dhalhamathi Azim Also the director
2007 Nukan'daa 2 Mushtharee Also the editor
2007 Vasvaas 4 Sheikhul Hayya
2007 Paneeno King Dinamo
2007 Barbafar
2008 The Boat Siraj's friend Also co-director
2008 Kurafi Dhaadha Sheikhul Hayya
2009 Lhakoe Himself Special appearance
2010 Keevvehey Vakivee Yaaraa? Anwar Also the director
2010 Maafkuraashey Kalaa Falah Also the director
2010 Crime Petrol-1: Nuva Aharuge Anhen Kujjehge Nimun
2018 Kan'du Ibilees

Other work

Year Title Director Camera Editor Notes
2007 Kudafoolhaai Paree Dhahtha Yes Short film
2007 Foolhu Dhigu Handi 2 Yes Short film
2007 Loabeegaa Dhon U Yes Yes Short film
2007 Dhalhamathi Yes Short film
2007 Nukan'daa 2 Yes Short film
2008 Loabin Hiyy Furenee Yes Yes Television series; 13 episodes
2008 The Boat Yes Yes Short film; co-directed with Ibrahim Wisan
2008 Kurafi Dhaadha Yes Short film; co-edited with Ali Musthafa
2009 Baaraige Fas Yes Feature film
2010 Keevvehey Vakivee Yaaraa? Yes Short film
2010 Maafkuraashey Kalaa Yes Short film
2011 Insaaf Yes Feature film; co-edited with Yoosuf Shafeeu
2012 Kaiveni Yes Television series; 4 episodes
2012 Dhirumeh Nethas Yes Television series; 5 episodes
2018 Reyvumun Yes Feature film

Accolades

Year Award Category Nominated work Result Ref(s)
2012 2nd Maldives Film Awards Best Supporting Actor Insaaf Nominated [12]
Best Editing Insaaf (Shared with Yoosuf Shafeeu) Nominated [12]

References

  1. 1 2 Maaha, Aishath (31 May 2017). "Did Jambe loses his path?". Avas (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 15 November 2018. Retrieved 15 November 2018.
  2. 1 2 Ashraf, Aisha (4 February 2018). "Where are all the drama series?". Avas (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 27 May 2019. Retrieved 27 May 2019.
  3. ↑ Hussain, Fazleen (11 March 2016). "Muhamma returns to film industry after five years". Sun (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 21 August 2020. Retrieved 22 August 2020.
  4. ↑ Nadheem, Ahmed (16 December 2010). "Expectations for "Loodhifa" is high". Haveeru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 16 December 2010. Retrieved 3 October 2018.
  5. 1 2 3 Naif, Ahmed (15 February 2011). "Loodhifa; Up-righting the fraternal film industry". Sun (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 2 September 2014. Retrieved 16 April 2018.
  6. ↑ Abdulla, Fareeha (29 April 2016). "Maldivians like copied products; our own style is not accepted: Seezan" (in Divehi). Vaguthu. Archived from the original on 28 June 2016. Retrieved 28 June 2016.
  7. 1 2 3 Nadheem, Ahmed (18 September 2011). "A big surprise from the team of "Wathan"". Haveeru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 4 October 2011. Retrieved 5 October 2018.
  8. ↑ Nadheem, Ahmed (18 September 2011). "Seezan in a mess for copying "Hot Shots"". Haveeru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 2 October 2011. Retrieved 5 October 2018.
  9. ↑ Nadheem, Ahmed (17 November 2011). "Premier date of "Insaaf" delayed". Haveeru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 28 November 2011. Retrieved 12 October 2018.
  10. ↑ Nadheem, Ahmed (22 October 2011). ""Insaaf": Can this be a different film from Yooppe?". Haveeru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 24 October 2011. Retrieved 5 October 2018.
  11. 1 2 3 Nadheem, Ahmed (8 December 2011). ""Insaaf": A totally different film". Haveeru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 13 February 2012. Retrieved 12 October 2018.
  12. 1 2 3 4 "Feature Film Nominations Announced". Maldives Film Awards (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 17 April 2016. Retrieved 30 March 2018.
  13. ↑ Ahmed, Fazeena (10 January 2013). ""Dhilakani" to be released next month". Haveeru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 15 May 2013. Retrieved 27 October 2018.
  14. ↑ Nadheem, Ahmed (10 January 2013). ""Dhilakani" is originated from "Sazaa"'s experience". Haveeru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 13 June 2013. Retrieved 27 October 2018.
  15. 1 2 Nadheem, Ahmed (19 June 2013). ""Dhilakani" Review". Haveeru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 3 October 2018. Retrieved 3 October 2018.
  16. 1 2 Rasheed, Ahmed (21 February 2021). "Congratulations, ZIya and Shidhatha got married". MuniAvas (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 19 January 2022. Retrieved 19 January 2022.
  17. ↑ Naseer, Ismail (18 February 2010). "Dhin Veynuge Hithaamaigaa to release on April 5". Haveeru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 21 February 2010. Retrieved 22 September 2018.
  18. ↑ Maaha, Aishath (11 January 2019). "Nivaroalhi Review: Its heartbreaking to say Good Bye". Mihaaru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 7 February 2019. Retrieved 7 February 2019.
  19. ↑ Adhushan, Ahmed (28 June 2020). "Thiyey Mihithuge Vindhakee streaming on Baiskoaf". Mihaaru. Archived from the original on 20 August 2020. Retrieved 20 August 2020.
  20. ↑ Maaha, Aishath (7 June 2017). "Isse rising to the peak?". Avas. Archived from the original on 17 October 2020. Retrieved 17 October 2020.
  21. 1 2 Adhushan, Ahmed (14 September 2017). "11 years anniversary for DRE; what did they achieve?". Dho (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 5 October 2018. Retrieved 18 September 2018.
  22. ↑ Adam, Ahmed Hameed (11 December 2020). "Star's Story: Best Actor in Maldives". Avas (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 11 December 2020. Retrieved 11 December 2020.
  23. ↑ 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.
  24. ↑ Ifraz, Ali (14 March 2018). "Who would excel in the acting field in "Huvaa"". Avas (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 9 June 2019. Retrieved 22 December 2018.
  25. ↑ Adam, Ahmed Hameed (12 June 2021). "Eupe's "Avahteriya" streaming on Baiskoafu". Avas. Archived from the original on 24 December 2021. Retrieved 24 December 2021.
  26. ↑ Rasheed, Ahmed (29 August 2021). ""Giridha"'s trailer is laugh riot". MuniAvas (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 10 September 2021. Retrieved 10 September 2021.
  27. ↑ ""Hayyaru" Premiers on Videoclub". MediaNet. 16 February 2023. Archived from the original on 8 March 2023. Retrieved 8 March 2023.
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