Aminath Ameela (born 12 December 1985) is a Maldivian film actress.
Career Ameela made her career debut with the erotic short film Kiss Jazbaath alongside Ali Seezan and Khadheeja Ibrahim Didi. The film was subject to several criticism for its bold display of erotic scenes. This was followed by several other short films including, Dr. Rocky (2007), Hiyy Ekaniveemaa (2007) and Handi Kujjaa (2007); where none of them helped her to receive the critical and commercial recognition.
In 2008, she appeared in a small role in Fathimath Nahula's romantic drama film, Yoosuf which depicts the story of a deaf and mute man (played by Yoosuf Shafeeu) who has been mistreated by a wealthy family, mocking his disability. Featuring an ensemble cast including Yoosuf Shafeeu, Niuma Mohamed, Sheela Najeeb, Ahmed Nimal, Fauziyya Hassan, Ravee Farooq, Zeenath Abbas and Ahmed Lais Asim, the film received widespread critical acclaim and attained blockbuster status at box office. The same year she featured in the short films, including the erotic thriller Guest House Room Number:201, comedy films No Money Full Beggy, Dhanthura and romantic films Umurah Salaam, Kushakaanulaa 1 and Maafukuraashey Kalaa. Apart from that, she also starred as Zeena, an unfortunate wife who loses her husband in a road accident, in Yoosuf Shafeeu and Fathimath Nahula's critically and commercially successful television series Soora.
The following year, she had only one release, a comedy short film, Dheulhi Ehnuvi Dhiulhi (2009). Ali Seezan's family drama Maafeh Neiy was released in 2010, where she appeared alongside Ali Seezan and Niuma Mohamed, where she played the role Rizna, a cruel daughter who mistreats her own mother. The film highlighting many social issues including human rights abuses, forced marriage and domestic violence was criticised for its melodrama. After two years, she starred in Ahmed Nimal's television mini-series Dhirumeh Nethas as a helpful friend followed by a supporting role in another drama series Vaudhey Mee (2012).
Personal life During her peak days in her career, Ameela married her co-star Ahmed Latheef, but the couple got divorced in 2011. On 4 July 2013, she married an army officer.
Filmography Feature film Year Title Role Notes 2008 Yoosuf School teacher Special appearance 2010 Maafeh Neiy Rizna 2013 Fathis Handhuvaruge Feshun 3D Shafeega
Short film Year Title Role Notes 2006 Kiss Jazbaath Fathimath Ulfa Nazeer 2006 Dr. Rocky Raanee 2007 Hiyy Ekaniveemaa Ameela 2007 Loabeegaa Dhon U Herself Special appearance in the song "Come On My Darling" 2007 Haa Shaviyani Rasgefaanu 4 2007 Handi Kujjaa Handi Kujjaa 2008 Guest House Room Number:201 Aneesa 2008 No Money Full Beggy Ameela 2008 Umurah Salaam Wafa 2008 Dhanthura Sujiyya 2008 Kushakaanulaa 12008GirlfriendReesha 2009 Dheulhi Ehnuvi Dhiulhi Julia 2010 Maafu Kuraashey Kalaa Nuha
Television Year Title Role Notes 2007 Kalaa Dheke Varah Loabivey Yumna Main role; 12 episodes2007–2008VimlaaReemaRecurring role 2008 Soora Zeena Main role; 5 Episodes2008Kushakaanulaa Shazaa NudheysheyMain role2008Asarugai...Main role; 5 Episodes 2009Vakinuvaan Bunefaa Vaudheh Nuvanhey? Fazna Main role; 13 episodes 2010Sirrun Hithaa Kulhelaafa Shuhudha Main role; 10 episodes2012Dhirumeh NethasNooraRecurring role; 5 Episodes 2013 Vaudhey Mee Hudha Main role; 13 episodes
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