Suneetha Ali

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Suneetha Ali
Born (1977-05-28) 28 May 1977 (age 46)
Aa. Ukulhas, Maldives
Occupation(s)Choreographer, actress, producer
Years active1994–present

Suneetha Ali (born 28 May 1977) is a Maldivian choreographer, actress and producer.

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Early life

Suneetha Ali was born on 28 May 1977 in Aa. Ukulhas. [1] Her father, is a fisherman while her mother is a homemaker. [1] Ali spent most of her childhood, in a melodramatic environment, dancing to the tunes of songs from Bollywood. [1] After her failed marriage, Ali, at the age of fourteen, relocated to Male' where she got exposed to the stage shows and music performances. [1] A few months later, she participated in a local talent show, Galaxy where she danced to few Bollywood songs and her performance was criticized by the audience to the point where she was "booed off the stage". [1] However, strong-willed, Ali "polished" her act a year later she was cast as a background dance in a television series. [1]

Career

In 1994, Suneetha starred in the Mariyam Shauqee and Arifa Ibrahim-directed family drama Manzil (1994) which follows as an intelligent and hardworking orphan, whose life takes a dramatic turn while working as a servant in a reputed family. [2] Apart from playing the role of Lubna in Amjad Ibrahim's television series, Dheben (1997), she was cast as a maid in his feature film Loabeega Aniyaa (1997) released in 1997. [3] She next starred in Mariyam Shauqee's widely acclaimed family drama television series Kahthiri , where she played the friend of an indolent mother. [4]

This was followed by her appearances in item songs of films including, Mila Handhuvaru (1998), Hiyy Halaaku (1998) and Hiiy Edhenee (2001). She then worked with Ibrahim for his children's horror films, Santhi Mariyanbu 1 (2001) and Safaru Kaiydha 1 (2001) where she played the titular roles in all of the installments. [3] The following year, she collaborated with Amjad Ibrahim for his horror film Sandhuravirey (2002) which narrates the story of a female jinn aiming to win the heart of a human being. [5] Featuring Shafeeu and Mariyam Nisha in lead roles, she played the role of a mentally retarded young woman. [6] Upon release, the film received poor reviews from critics. [6]

Personal life

At the age thirteen, Ali decided to marry her best-friend, to which her parents refused citing her young age. [1] However, with the help of her neighbors and family members, she managed to convinces her parent for her marriage which lasted three months, when she filed for divorce as her husband disapproved her to play sports with boys of her age. [1]

In June 2013, while Ali was trying hard to move on with her 8 years old romantic relationship, which she breaks up herself an year ago, for discovering her boyfriends affair, gets amused by the news of Bollywood actor, Priyanka Chopra signing a film four days later to her father's demise, showing "remarkable display of resilience". [1] Noting the progression from the actor, Ali started "idolizing" her from following her hairstyles to makeup to wardrobe collection. [1] Soon, she started performing tributes to Chopra by singing, dancing and producing music videos of her Hindi songs, dubbed in Dhivehi, which attracted several criticism from the locals and industry colleagues where she gets mocked by referring her as "Suniyanka". [1] She recalls her engagement with Chopra at the music concert held in January 2015 as her "happiest day" in her life. [1]

Filmography

Feature film

YearTitleRoleNotesRef(s)
1997 Hinithun HerselfSpecial appearance in the song "Khiyaal Gehlunee Hey?" [7]
1997 Loabeege Aniyaa Maid [3]
1998 Mila Handhuvaru HerselfSpecial appearance in the song "Fari Mooney Thee Hoadhaalaa" [3]
2000 Hiyy Halaaku HerselfSpecial appearance in the song "Thiya Loabi Handhaanveema" [8]
2001 Hiiy Edhenee HerselfSpecial appearance in the song "Furusathu Libi Dhuniyeyga" [9]
2002 Sandhuravirey Safa [6]

Short films

YearTitleRoleNotes
2001Santhi Mariyan'bu 1Santhi Mariyan'buChildren's film
2001Safaru Kaiydha 1Safaru KaiydhaChildren's film

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
1994 Manzil Jeeza
1994 Qurubaan ShifaRecurring role; 4 episodes
1997DhebenLubna
1997 Kahthiri SuneethaRecurring role; 20 episodes
2003 Edhuvas En'buri Annaanenama HerselfSpecial appearance in the song "Hiyy Magey Kiyaadhemey"
2004 Vaisoori AisthuIn the segment "Ih'thiraam Hoadhavaa" [10]
2008Manzilakee Thee Ey MageyHerselfSpecial appearance in the song "Haadha Loaiybey Heeleemaa"

Other work

YearTitleDirectorProducerNotes
2004Hiyy DheewaanaaYesSongs DVD; Co-produced with Shareefa Fakhry
2005Hiyy Dheewaanaa 2YesSongs DVD; Co-produced with Shareefa Fakhry
2006Hiyy Dheewaanaa 3YesSongs DVD; Co-produced with Shareefa Fakhry
2008Hiyy Dheewaanaa 4YesSongs DVD; Co-produced with Shareefa Fakhry
2010 Magey Hithakee Hitheh Noon Hey? YesDrama series
2011Hiyy Dheewaanaa 5YesSongs DVD
2013Hiyy Dheewaanaa 6YesSongs DVD

Accolades

YearAwardCategoryNominated workResultRef(s)
2007 4th Gaumee Film Awards Best Choreography Kalaayaanulaa (Shared with Ravee Farooq)Won [11]
20071st Miadhu Crystal AwardBest Video AlbumHiyy Dheewaanaa 3Won [12]
Best Video Song"Fathis Dhan" - Hiyy Dheewaanaa 3Won [12]
20082nd Miadhu Crystal AwardBest Audio AlbumHiyy Dheewaanaa 4Won [13]
Best Video Song"Crazy Khiyaaley" - Hiyy Dheewaanaa 4Won [13]
Best Choreography"Crazy Khiyaaley" - Hiyy Dheewaanaa 4Won [13]
2021ASIA Awards 2020/2021Asia's Outstanding Woman Achiever AwardWon [14]
2021Women Icon Award 2021Outstanding Women AwardWon [15]

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