Aminath Rashfa | |
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 Rashfa attending Olympus reopening ceremony, 2023 | |
| Born | 16 September 1998 GDh. Gadhdhoo, Maldives |
| Nationality | Maldivian |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2019–present |
Aminath Rashfa commonly known as Aashaa (born 16 September 1998) is a Maldivian film actress.
After completing a diploma in aviation from a Sri Lankan-based institution, Rashfa moved back to Male' and was influenced by the TikTok trend, where she became an active TikTok user, which enabled her to showcase her talent as a performer. [1] [2] She was then offered to play a supporting tole in Ahmed Sinan-directed crime thriller Goh Raalhu (2019) which centers around the criminality and misdemeanor a young man has to deal with while trying to prove his truest intention of love. [3] [4] Upon release, the film received widespread positive reviews from critics; Aminath Luba of Sun called it a "five-star worthy blockbuster film" and wrote: "The fresh faces including [Rashfa] pulls their respective roles with much expertise". [5]
In 2021, she again worked with Dark Rain Entertainment for their romantic comedy web series Giritee Loabi , where she played the role of Noora, the only child of a protective father who struggles to align her introvert boyfriend and her father. [6] [7] The following year she starred in Ahmed Asim's segment titled Firimaru from the crime suspense anthology web series Vihaali , where she played the role of a cashier working at a restaurant and how her life changes after a one-night stand with a customer. [8]
In 2023, Rashfa collaborated with Dark Rain Entertainment for two other films. The first release, Beeveema revolves around the reunion of former students twenty-two years after their graduation and how this reunion changes the perspective of two childhood lovers about life ans separation. [9] [10] Aminath Luba from The Press called her an "aspiring actress proving her worth in the industry". [11] This is followed by Ali Shifau-directed romantic film Hindhukolheh opposite Sharaf Abdulla, which narrates the story of a young girl about her love and self-discovery after her recent memory loss. [12]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Goh Raalhu | Niusha | [5] | |
| 2023 | Beeveema | Raniya | [11] | |
| 2023 | Hindhukolheh | Kiara | [12] | |
| 2024 | Mee Ishq | Saba | [13] | |
| TBA | Balhindhu | [14] | ||
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021–2022 | Giritee Loabi | Noora | Main role; 22 episodes | [6] |
| 2022 | Vihaali | Aisha | Main role in the segment "Firimaru" | [15] |
| 2023 | Yaaraa | Zein's third wife | Guest role; "Episode 1" | [16] |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Gulhun | Yasmine | [17] | |
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