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 (born 26 September 1991) is a Maldivian film actor and playback singer.
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]
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] | |
2024 | Bibii | Rex | [17] | |
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] |
2024 | Dark Rain Chronicles | Shah | Main role in the segment "Dhemaa" | [21] |
Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref(s) |
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2021 | Gulhun | Imma | [22] |
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 |
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] |