Deeya Maskey
Born
Kathmandu, Nepal
Other namesDiya Maskey
Years active2008–present
Height1.66 m (5 ft 5 in)
SpouseAnup Baral (m.2014)

Deeya Maskey or Diya Maskey (Nepali: दिया मास्के) is a Nepalese movie actress, accomplished dancer, theater artist and a theatre director. She is also well known as popular judge/gang leader on TV reality show Himalaya Roadies. She debuted on Nepalese film Kagbeni which was directed by one of the most influential director of Nepali film industry Bhusan Dahal. It is said that the movie had brought Nepali movie industry to some new milestone. She was also awarded with the national award by NIFF as "Best actress of 2022" for her role in her most recent movie Prakash.[1]

Deeya Maskey is considered as an actress who prefers to work in art films and non-commercial movies. Kagbeni, Saanghuro, Soongava, Dokh, Prakash are some examples of non-commercial movies done by her. Deeya Maskey who has also worked in numerous theatrical plays and dramas marked her debut as a theater director from the play "Katha Kasturi" in 2022.[2][3][4]

Personal life

Maskey married popular Nepalese actor, theater artist, theater director and movie director Anup Baral in 2014. She also runs her own acting school "Actors Studio Nepal".

Filmography

FILMS

YearTitleRoleNote
2008 Kagbeni Lead Debut Flim
2011 Ek Din Ek Raat Lead N/A
2012 Soongava Lead Nepal nominated this movie to send in the Academy Award (Oscar)
2013 Saanghuro Lead International Awards Winning Movie
2014 Tata Bye Bye Supporting Featured in "SAN FRANCISCO GLOBAL MOVIE FEST"
2014 Fitkiri Lead N/A
2015 Hostel Returns Supporting Cast Special Appearance
2018 (announced) Cosmic love Lead TBA
2022 Dokh Lead Critically acclaimed but flopped
2022 Prakash Lead Critically acclaimed and blockbuster

SHORT MOVIES

NameRoleNote
Kokh:A womb Lead (released for awareness purpose)
Cyber Cry Lead
Hundred Rupees Lead International Award winning

TV SHOWS

YearShowRole
1995 Dalan Drama Television as well as acting debut
2017-Present Himalaya Roadies Judge/ Gang leader

DANCE AND MUSIC VIDEOS

  • She has also appeared in numerous nepali music videos making her one of the most critically acclaimed Nepali dancer and actress in Nepal.Her first ever modeling in a music video was in one of the most successful Nepali song of 90's 'Bhijyo Sirani'.Her latest performance in a music video is in "Fatyo ni maiti ko chino" song by Astha Raut. Most probably Deeya Maskey who has her qualification in dancing field has appeared in more than 70+ dancing videos, music videos, and play dances.

References

  1. ↑ Lama, Kiran (4 November 2019). "Five Things about Deeya Maskey". Republica. Archived from the original on 16 August 2022. Retrieved 15 August 2022.
  2. ↑ "HM's Food & Wine Magazine » Deeya Maskey". Fnw.com.np. 4 December 2012. Archived from the original on 30 March 2014. Retrieved 26 April 2014.
  3. ↑ "Biography of Deeya Maskey, actress, dancer and model". Nepali Actress. 2 December 2016. Retrieved 29 July 2017.
  4. ↑ "Diya Maskey". reelnepal. Archived from the original on 29 July 2017. Retrieved 29 July 2017.
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