Abdullah Shafiu Ibrahim (born 26 September 1991) is a Maldivian film actor and playback singer.
Career 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. His performance as an unfaithful boyfriend fetched him a nomination as the Best Male Debut at the 8th Gaumee Film Awards ceremony. The following year, Ibrahim featured in another Ali Shifau-directed romantic comedy, Mee Loaybakee alongside Mohamed Jumayyil and Mariyam Azza. 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. 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". The film emerged as one of the highest grossing Maldivian films of 2017.
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. 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. The series and his performance as a gang-member being arrested for murder, were positively received.
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. 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.
Filmography
Film Year Title Role Notes 2016 Vaashey Mashaa Ekee Fubu Nominated—Gaumee Film Award for Best Male Debut 2017 Mee Loaybakee Sid 2018 Vakin Loabin Whiskey 2019 Maamui Happu 2023Loabi Vevijje Hassan 2024Bibii Rex 2025 Koss Gina Mistake Faathih 2026 Post production
Television Year Title Role Notes 2018–2020 Huvaa Munthasir Recurring role 2020–2021Huvaa Kohfa Bunan Dhaain Main role 2021Rumi á Jannat Rumi Yoosuf Main role; 15 episodes 2023Gareena Ahmed Afrah Recurring role 2024 Dark Rain Chronicles Shah Main role in the segment "Dhemaa" 2025 Moosun Shaheen Recurring role; 6 episodes 2026 Ekaniveri Hithakun... Ahtu Recurring role; 6 Episodes and worked as an Assistant Director
Short film Year Title Role Notes 2021 Gulhun Imma
Discography Year Album/Film TrackLyricist(s) Co-artist(s) 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
Accolades Year Award Category Nominated work Result 2017 8th Gaumee Film Awards Best Male Debut Vaashey Mashaa Ekee
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