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Moosa Manik (born 9 February 1961) also known as Reeko Moosa Manik is a Maldivian former actor and politician. He also served as former deputy speaker of the Maldives Parliament, and former chairman of the Maldivian Democratic Party. He was a member of parliament Hulhu Henveiru constituency. [1]
Manik and his family own Heavy Load Private Limited, a company based in the Maldives which is primarily involved in island reclamation and harbor development works. Under his chairmanship in the company, Heavy Load Private Limited was awarded major government projects including a US$21 million (Rf269.8 million) reclamation project to reclaim 130 hectares from Thilafushi lagoon and Emboodhoo. Major projects awarded were forwarded to Maldives Anti corruption Commission, including Thilafushi reclamation project. [2]
Moosa launched a campaign for the parliament in 2019 but later withdrew stating lack of interest. He was contesting for Laamu Atoll Constituency, which was the constituency he initiated his political career for as special Majilis Member. [3]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Ihthifaaq | ||
| N/A | Loabi Vevidhaane | ||
| 1991 | Loabeege Thoofan | Akram | |
| 1992 | Naseebu | ||
| 1993 | Imthihaan | Jamaal | |
| 1993 | Beyvafaa | Manik / Solih | |
| 1993 | Ihsaas | Nasheedh | |
| 1993 | Thuhumathu | Nihadh | |
| 1994 | Dheriyaa | Naasif | |
| 1995 | Biru | ||
| 1996 | Haqqu | Shahidh (Shaadu) | Gaumee Film Award for Best Actor |
| 1996 | Edhuvas Hingajje | Imran | |
| 1996 | Nibu | Saleem | Double role |
| 1997 | Heelaiy | Shah Naseer | |
| 1997 | Fathis Handhuvaru | Jina | |
| 1998 | Dhauvaa | Mohamed Areesh | |
| 1998 | Sirru | Rilwan | |
| 1999 | Umurah | Dr. Riyaz | |
| 2000 | 2000 Vana Ufan Dhuvas | Vishan | |
| 2000 | Majubooru Loabi | Shafiu | |
| 2000 | Naaummeedhu | Ayaz | |
| 2000 | Emme Fahu Dhuvas | Atheef | |
| 2003 | Ginihila | Hakeem | |
| 2004 | Hatharu Udhares | Naseem | |
| 2011 | E Bappa | Moosa | Special appearance |
| 2024 | Lasviyas | Mahir | |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Dhanmalhi | Idhurees | Teledrama |
| 1993 | Gundolhi | Moosanik | Main role |
| 1994 | Dhanthura | Idhurees | Main role; 1 episode |
| 1994 | Haalathu | Main role; 1 episode | |
| 1994 | Inthizaaru | Naadhiru | Main role; 13 episodes |
| 1994 | Furusathu | Moosafulhu | Main role |
| 1997-1999 | Kahthiri | Kaamil | Main role |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | KKB: Kuda Kuda Baaru | Jina |
| Year | Award | Category | Nominated Work | Result | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Aafathis Awards - 1993 | Best Actor | Naseebu | Nominated | |
| 1995 | Aafathis Awards - 1994 | Best Actor | NA | Won | |
| Best Supporting Actor | NA | Won | |||
| 1st Gaumee Film Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Ihsaas | Won | ||
| 1997 | Aafathis Awards - 1996 | Best Actor | Haqqu | Won | |
| 2nd Gaumee Film Awards | Best Actor | Haqqu | Won | ||
| National Award of Recognition | Performing Arts - Acting | Won | |||
| 1998 | Aafathis Awards - 1997 | Best Actor | Fathis Handhuvaru | Won | [4] |
| 2007 | 3rd Gaumee Film Awards | Best Actor | Fathis Handhuvaru | Nominated | [4] |
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