Aminath Rashfa

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Aminath Rashfa
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Rashfa attending Olympus reopening ceremony, 2023
Born (1998-09-16) 16 September 1998 (age 26)
GDh. Gadhdhoo, Maldives
NationalityMaldivian
OccupationActress
Years active2019–present

Aminath Rashfa commonly known as Aashaa (born 16 September 1998) is a Maldivian film actress.

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Career

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 and 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]

Filmography

Feature film

YearTitleRoleNotesRef(s)
2019 Goh Raalhu Niusha [5]
2023 Beeveema Raniya [11]
2023 Hindhukolheh Kiara [12]
2024 Mee Ishq Saba [13]
2024 Saaya Saaya [14]
2024 Kamanaa Nora [15]

Television

YearTitleRoleNotesRef(s)
2021–2022 Giritee Loabi NooraMain role; 22 episodes [6]
2022 Vihaali AishaMain role in the segment "Firimaru" [16]
2023 Yaaraa AashaGuest role; "Episode 1 & 50" [17]
2024 Ereahfahu Inaya / InashaMain role; 15 episodes [18]

Short film

YearTitleRoleNotesRef(s)
2021GulhunYasmine [19]

Accolades

YearAwardCategoryNominated workResultRef(s)
2025 1st MSPA Film Awards Best Debut – Female Goh Raalhu Nominated [20]

References

  1. ↑ Rasheed, Ahmed (27 February 2022). "Aasha, the rising star of Maldivian film industry". Sun. Archived from the original on 27 February 2022. Retrieved 27 February 2022.
  2. ↑ Ashraf, Aishath (19 October 2019). "Aasha is industry's new face". Avas (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 8 January 2022. Retrieved 8 January 2022.
  3. ↑ Adhushan, Ahmed (20 March 2018). "Goh Raalhu yet again postponed". Mihaaru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 28 January 2019. Retrieved 28 January 2019.
  4. ↑ Adhushan, Ahmed (13 March 2017). "Goh Raalhu: Shinan's second direction". Mihaaru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 28 January 2019. Retrieved 28 January 2019.
  5. 1 2 Luba, Aminath (16 February 2019). "Goh Raalhu Review: Drowned in the wave of Goh Raalhu". Sun (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 23 May 2019. Retrieved 23 May 2019.
  6. 1 2 Rasheed, Ahmed (6 December 2021). ""Giritee Loabi" to release on 7 December". MuniAvas (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 11 December 2021. Retrieved 11 December 2021.
  7. ↑ Dheema, Mariyam (8 October 2021). "Dubbing of "Giritee Loabi" commenced". MuniAvas (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 11 December 2021. Retrieved 11 December 2021.
  8. ↑ Rasheed, Ahmed (5 August 2021). "A casting call for "Vihaali"". MuniAvas (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 5 April 2022. Retrieved 11 April 2022.
  9. ↑ Hidhaaya, Aishath (20 January 2023). "Tickets on sale for "Beeveema"". Sun (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 11 February 2023. Retrieved 11 February 2022.
  10. ↑ Adam, Ahmed Hameed (10 February 2023). "It is a false accusation on the team of "Beeveema"". Minoos (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 11 February 2023. Retrieved 11 February 2022.
  11. 1 2 Luba, Aminath (10 February 2023). ""Beeveema" Review: Better than '96 film". The Press (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 11 February 2023. Retrieved 11 February 2022.
  12. 1 2 Rasheed, Ahmed (15 March 2022). "First look and title of DRE's "Hindhukolheh" to be released soon". MuniAvas (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 15 March 2022. Retrieved 15 March 2022.
  13. ↑ Luba, Aminath (2 December 2023). "Trailer of Mee Ishq released; film to premiere next month". ThePress (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 2 December 2023. Retrieved 2 December 2023.
  14. ↑ Hameed Adam, Ahmed (8 August 2024). "Saayaa Review: A must watch, many reasons to watch it". Minoos (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 21 December 2024. Retrieved 21 December 2024.
  15. ↑ Lubaa, Aminath (31 August 2024). "Kamanaa Review: Re-writing history, film touched several hearts". The Press (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 25 December 2024. Retrieved 25 December 2024.
  16. ↑ Rasheed, Ahmed (3 April 2022). ""Lift Golhi" of "Vihaal" released". MuniAvas (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 5 April 2022. Retrieved 5 April 2022.
  17. ↑ Latheef, Alim Abdul (25 April 2023). "No space for criticizing; Yaaraa deserves a 100". Sun (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 20 May 2023. Retrieved 19 May 2023.
  18. ↑ Ali Naseer, Leevaan (15 July 2024). ""Ereahfahu" available for streaming through Medianet Video Club". Adhadhu. Archived from the original on 3 January 2025. Retrieved 3 January 2025.
  19. ↑ Rasheed, Ahmed (30 June 2021). "DRE's Gulhun released". MuniAvas (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 26 July 2021. Retrieved 26 July 2021.
  20. ↑ Suwaidha, Fathimath (23 August 2025). ""Goh Raalhu" awarded as the best film at MSPA Film Awards". Sun (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 23 August 2025. Retrieved 23 August 2025.
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