Aminath Rashfa commonly known as Aashaa (born 16 September 1998) is a Maldivian film actress.
Aminath Rashfa | |
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 Rashfa attending Olympus reopening ceremony, 2023 | |
| Born | 16 September 1998 GDh. Gadhdhoo, Maldives |
| Nationality | Maldivian |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2019–present |
Career
editAfter 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
editFeature film
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Goh Raalhu | Niusha | [5] | |
| 2023 | Beeveema | Raniya | [11] | |
| 2023 | Hindhukolheh | Kiara | [12] | |
| 2024 | Mee Ishq | Saba | [13] | |
| TBA | Balhindhu | [14] |
Television
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021–2022 | Giritee Loabi | Noora | Main role; 22 episodes | [6] |
| 2022 | Vihaali | Aisha | Main role in the segment "Firimaru" | [15] |
| 2023 | Yaaraa | Zein's third wife | Guest role; "Episode 1" | [16] |
Short film
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Gulhun | Yasmine | [17] |
References
edit- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ a b 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.
- ^ a b 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ a b 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.
- ^ a b 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Adhushan, Ahmed (25 September 2019). "Filming all set for Balhindhu". Mihaaru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 10 September 2020. Retrieved 10 September 2020.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Rasheed, Ahmed (30 June 2021). "DRE's Gulhun released". MuniAvas (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 26 July 2021. Retrieved 26 July 2021.