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Deeya Maskey[1] or Diya Maskey (Nepali: दिया मास्के) is a Nepalese movie actress, dancer, theater artist and a theatre director. She is also well known as popular judge/gang leader on TV reality show Himalaya Roadies.[2] She debuted on Nepalese film Kagbeni which was directed by one of the most influential director of Nepali film industry Bhusan Dahal. It is said[by whom?] that the movie had brought Nepali movie industry to some new milestone. She was also awarded with the national award by NIFF as "Best actress of 2022" for her role in movie Prakash.[3] She has also worked in theatrical plays and dramas marked her debut as a theater director from the play "Katha Kasturi" in 2022.[4][5][6]
Deeya Maskey | |
|---|---|
| Born | |
| Other names | Diya Maskey |
| Years active | 2008–present |
| Height | 1.66 m (5 ft 5 in) |
| Spouse | |
Personal life
editMaskey married popular Nepalese actor, theater artist, theater director and movie director Anup Baral in 2014.[7] She also runs her own acting school "Actors Studio Nepal".[8]
Filmography
edit| Year | Title | Role | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Kagbeni | Tara | Debut Film |
| 2011 | Ek Din Ek Raat | N/A | |
| 2012 | Soongava | Diya | Nepal nominated this movie to send in the Academy Award (Oscar) |
| 2013 | Saanghuro | Kamala | International Awards Winning Movie |
| 2014 | Tata Bye Bye | Featured in "SAN FRANCISCO GLOBAL MOVIE FEST" | |
| 2014 | Fitkiri | N/A | |
| 2015 | Hostel Returns | Teacher | Special Appearance |
| 2018 (announced) | Cosmic love | TBA | |
| 2022 | Dokh | Critically acclaimed but flopped | |
| 2022 | Prakash | Sita | Critically acclaimed and blockbuster |
| 2024 | 12 Gaun | Blockbuster | |
| 2024 | Karsang | TBA | TBA |
Short films
edit| Name | Role | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Kokh:A womb | Lead | (released for awareness purpose) |
| Cyber Cry | Lead | |
| Hundred Rupees | Lead | International Award winning |
TV Shows
edit| Year | Show | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Dalan Drama | Television as well as acting debut |
| 2017–Present | Himalaya Roadies | Judge/ Gang leader |
Music Videos
editShe has also appeared in numerous nepali music videos making her one of the most critically acclaimed Nepali dancer and actress in Nepal. Her first ever modeling in a music video was in one of the most successful Nepali song of 90's 'Bhijyo Sirani'. Her latest performance in a music video is in "Fatyo ni maiti ko chino" song by Astha Raut. Most probably Deeya Maskey who has her qualification in dancing field has appeared in more than 70+ dancing videos, music videos, and play dances.
Awards and nominations
edit| Award | Year | Work | Category | Result | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| National Film Awards | 2021-2022 | Prakash | Best Actor (Female) | Won | [9] |
References
edit- ^ Lama, Kiran. "Five Things about Deeya Maskey". My City. Retrieved 7 February 2024.
- ^ "Himalayan Roadies Season 5: Power of Five - The Buzz Nepal". thebuzznepal.com. 29 May 2023. Retrieved 7 February 2024.
- ^ Lama, Kiran (4 November 2019). "Five Things about Deeya Maskey". Republica. Archived from the original on 16 August 2022. Retrieved 15 August 2022.
- ^ "HM's Food & Wine Magazine » Deeya Maskey". Fnw.com.np. 4 December 2012. Archived from the original on 30 March 2014. Retrieved 26 April 2014.
- ^ "Biography of Deeya Maskey, actress, dancer and model". Nepali Actress. 2 December 2016. Retrieved 29 July 2017.
- ^ "Diya Maskey". reelnepal. Archived from the original on 29 July 2017. Retrieved 29 July 2017.
- ^ "What you see is what you get with Deeya Maskey". The Annapurna Express (in Nepali). Retrieved 7 February 2024.
- ^ "The Disruptors". kathmandupost.com. Retrieved 7 February 2024.
- ^ "Press release National award winner list" (PDF) (Press release). Film Development Board. Retrieved 7 February 2024.