Abdullah Shafiu Ibrahim

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Abdullah Shafiu Ibrahim
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Ibrahim attending Olympus reopening ceremony, 2023
Born (1991-09-26) 26 September 1991 (age 33)
M. Kolhufushi, Maldives
Occupation(s)Actor, playback singer
Years active2016–present

Abdullah Shafiu Ibrahim (born 26 September 1991) is a Maldivian film actor and playback singer.

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Career

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

Key
†Denotes films that have not yet been released

Film

YearTitleRoleNotesRef(s)
2016 Vaashey Mashaa Ekee FubuNominated—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]
2024 Bibii Rex [17]
2025Kos Gina Mistake†Filming

Television

YearTitleRoleNotesRef(s)
2018–2020 Huvaa MunthasirRecurring role [7]
2020–2021 Huvaa Kohfa Bunan DhaainMain role [18]
2021 Rumi á Jannat Rumi YoosufMain role; 15 episodes [19]
2023 Gareena Ahmed AfrahRecurring role [20]
2024 Dark Rain Chronicles ShahMain role in the segment "Dhemaa" [21]

Short film

YearTitleRoleNotesRef(s)
2021GulhunImma [22]

Discography

YearAlbum/FilmTrackLyricist(s)Co-artist(s)
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

YearAwardCategoryNominated workResultRef(s)
2017 8th Gaumee Film Awards Best Male Debut Vaashey Mashaa Ekee Nominated [3]

References

  1. ↑ 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.
  2. 1 2 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.
  3. 1 2 3 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.
  4. 1 2 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.
  5. 1 2 Maaha, Aishath (10 April 2017). "Mee Loaiybakee: Memorable Love". Avas (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 2 April 2018. Retrieved 2 April 2018.
  6. ↑ 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.
  7. 1 2 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.
  8. ↑ 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.
  9. ↑ 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.
  10. ↑ 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.
  11. ↑ 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.
  12. ↑ Adhushan, Ahmed (10 April 2020). "End of filming for Loabi Vevijje". Mihaaru. Archived from the original on 20 August 2020. Retrieved 20 August 2020.
  13. ↑ Rasheed, Ahmed (30 May 2022). "Rishmy is in love". MuniAvas. Archived from the original on 11 August 2022. Retrieved 11 August 2022.
  14. 1 2 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.
  15. ↑ 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.
  16. ↑ 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.
  17. ↑ Lubaa, Aminath (12 October 2024). "Bibii: A great horror comedy; a riot of laughter". The Press (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 30 December 2024. Retrieved 30 December 2024.
  18. ↑ 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.
  19. ↑ 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.
  20. ↑ 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.
  21. ↑ Luba, Aminath (7 October 2023). "Dark Rain announced multiple projects". ThePress (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 1 December 2023. Retrieved 1 December 2023.
  22. ↑ Rasheed, Ahmed (30 June 2021). "DRE's Gulhun released". MuniAvas (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 26 July 2021. Retrieved 26 July 2021.
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