{{short description|Maldivian film actress|bot=PearBOT 5}} {{Infobox person | name = Fathimath Azifa | image = Azifa GFA9.jpg | image_size = | alt = Azifa looking away from camera smiling | caption = Azifa at 9th Gaumee Film Awards ceremony, 2019 | birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=y|1988|10|28}} | birth_place = | alma_mater = | occupation = Actress | years_active = 2009–present | spouse = {{marriage|Ahmed Saeed|2016}} | children = 1 | works = | awards = }}
'''Fathimath Azifa''' (born 28 October 1988) is a Maldivian film actress. She has established a career in Maldivian films and is the recipient of several awards, including a Gaumee Film Award.
==Career== ===2010–16: Debut and breakthrough=== Azifa made her career debut while studying at grade four, in an episode from Yoosuf Rafeeu's comedy television series ''Dhiriulhumakee Mieebaa''. Afterwards, she appeared in another episode of the same series aired in 2007. After a break of two years, she appeared in Ali Shifau's suspense thriller ''Happy Birthday'' (2009) which narrates the story of a simple man who receives a call on his birthday informing that his wife and son have been kidnapped, only to be returned for a ransom.<ref name=HBD>{{cite news|url=http://www.vaguthu.mv/evaguthu/292986/ |title=The love for cinema from Moger |language=Divehi|work=Vaguthu |last=Hassan |first=Nazim |date=29 June 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160615140410/http://www.vaguthu.mv/evaguthu/292986/ |url-status=dead |archive-date=15 June 2016 |access-date=22 September 2018 |df=dmy-all}}</ref> Azifa played the role of Fazla, a colleague of a straightforward man who had an unfortunate birthday.<ref name=HBD/> A total of five shows with little occupancy were screened at the cinema, declaring the film a commercial failure, despite the positive response from the critics.<ref name=HBD/> Winning five Gaumee Film Awards and twelve Maldives Film Awards, the film was also screened at the Venice Film Festival.<ref name="Adhushan">{{cite news|url=https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/5325 |title=Fuad regrets his involvement in Happy Birthay |language=Divehi |work=Mihaaru |last=Adhushan |first=Ahmed |date=2 September 2016 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20181216105808/https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/5325 |url-status=dead |archive-date=16 December 2018 |access-date=16 December 2018 |df=dmy-all}}</ref> Afterwards, she appeared as model in a special appearance in Niuma Mohamed's directorial debut drama film ''Niuma'' (2010).<ref name=NiumaReview>{{cite news|url=https://sun.mv/3777 |title="Niuma" has exposed the reality of our society |language=Divehi|work=Sun |last=Niyaza |first=Aminath |date=13 December 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180928134956/https://archive.mv/dv/articles/Yvm0|url-status=dead |archive-date=28 September 2018 |access-date=28 September 2018 |df=dmy-all}}</ref> She was next signed on by Amjad Ibrahim to play a devious maid in his family drama ''Hithey Dheymee'' (2011) alongside Amira Ismail and Hussain Solah which failed to do well commercially and critically.<ref name=HitheyDheymee>{{cite news|url=https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/6331 |title=Whats up with Hatharu Udhares Ayya? |language=Divehi|work=Mihaaru |last=Adhushan |first=Ahmed |date=26 September 2016 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20190427091854/https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/6331 |url-status=live |archive-date=27 April 2019 |access-date=22 December 2018 |df=dmy-all}}</ref>
In 2011 Azifa played the role of Areeka, an introverted prudent girlfriend living a modest lifestyle, in the Moomin Fuad-directed crime tragedy drama ''Loodhifa''.<ref name=Loodhifa>{{cite news|url=https://sun.mv/5254 |title=Loodhifa; Up-righting the fraternal film industry |language=Divehi|work=Sun |last=Naif |first=Ahmed |date=15 February 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140902184704/https://sun.mv/5254 |url-status=live |archive-date=2 September 2014 |access-date=16 April 2018}}</ref> Featuring an ensemble cast, the film deals with current social issues in the society told from different perspectives of the characters.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://haveeru.com.mv/?page=details&id=104588&category=ihUfinum |title=Expectations for "Loodhifa" is high |language=Divehi|work=Haveeru |last=Nadheem |first=Ahmed |date=16 December 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101216122531/http://haveeru.com.mv/?page=details&id=104588&category=ihUfinum |url-status=dead |archive-date=16 December 2010 |access-date=3 October 2018}}</ref> Made on a budget of MVR 600,000, the film was declared a commercial failure though it received wide critical acclaim.<ref name=Loodhifa/> Her portrayal garnered her several awards, including a Gaumee Film Award for Best Supporting Actress and a nomination for the Best Actress at the 2nd Maldives Film Awards ceremony.<ref name=GFA7won>{{cite news|url=https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/10616 |title=With 10 awards, "Loodhifa" crowned as Best Film |language=Divehi|work=Mihaaru |last=Adhushan |first=Ahmed |date=22 December 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180331061412/https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/10616 |url-status=live |archive-date=31 March 2018 |access-date=30 March 2018}}</ref><ref name=MFA12nom>{{cite news|url=http://maldivesfilmawards.com/?page=detail&id=34 |title=Feature Film Nominations Announced |language=Divehi|work=Maldives Film Awards |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160417013119/http://maldivesfilmawards.com/?page=detail&id=34 |url-status=dead |archive-date=17 April 2016 |access-date=30 March 2018}}</ref> Azifa next starred alongside Niuma Mohamed and Ismail Rasheed in Hussain Munawwar's romantic drama ''Sazaa''. Story of the film revolves around a carefree girl whose life flips upside down once she is forced to marry a brutal man.<ref name=Sazaa/> She played the role of an independent woman who commits suicide when she is brutally raped by her brother-in-law.<ref name=Sazaa/> Ahmed Nadheem reviewing from ''Haveeru'' wrote: Azifa leaves a strong impact. She seems polishing her acting skills with each movies".<ref name=Sazaa/> Though her performance received positive comments, reviewers were displeased with her the character when a "well-developed strong character ended up so badly".<ref name=Sazaa/> Critically well-received, the film emerged as a commercial success.<ref name=Sazaa>{{cite news |url=http://www.haveeru.com.mv/dhivehi/entertainment/102159 |title=Director's start is worthy |language=Divehi |work=Haveeru |last=Nadheem |first=Ahmed |date=12 March 2015 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20150313045943/http://www.haveeru.com.mv/dhivehi/entertainment/102159 |url-status=dead |archive-date=13 March 2015 |access-date=30 March 2018 }}</ref> It was followed by Hamid Ali's romantic family drama ''Laelaa'' opposite Yoosuf Shafeeu which was a critical and box office failure.<ref name=Laelaa>{{cite news |url=http://www.haveeru.com.mv:80/dhivehi/entertainment/maldives_film_industry/111087 |title="Laela": Why is a good screenplay needed? |language=Divehi |work=Haveeru |last=Nadheem |first=Ahmed |date=6 October 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111011190147/http://www.haveeru.com.mv/dhivehi/entertainment/maldives_film_industry/111087 |url-status=dead |archive-date=11 October 2011 |access-date=5 October 2018 }}</ref>
In 2014, Azifa starred opposite Yoosuf Shafeeu in the suspense thriller film ''24 Gadi Iru'' (2014) which was co-directed by Shafeeu and Mohamed Rasheed.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.haveeru.com.mv:80/dhivehi/entertainment/159169 |title="24 Gadi Iru" is set for release on 28 August |language=Divehi |work=Haveeru |last=Nadheem |first=Ahmed |date=7 August 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140811042751/http://www.haveeru.com.mv/dhivehi/entertainment/159169 |url-status=dead |archive-date=11 August 2014 |access-date=28 October 2018 }}</ref> The film focuses on a romantic relationship between a girl diagnosed with mental illness and her psychiatrist.<ref name=24GadiIruPremiere>{{cite news |url=http://www.haveeru.com.mv:80/dhivehi/entertainment/160117 |title="24 Gadi Iru" premiered |language=Divehi |work=Haveeru |last=Nadheem |first=Ahmed |date=29 August 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140901051842/http://www.haveeru.com.mv/dhivehi/entertainment/160117 |url-status=dead |archive-date=1 September 2014 |access-date=28 October 2018 }}</ref> Production of the film began in 2010, though it was theatrically released four years later.<ref name=24GadiIruPremiere/> Her role as Reesha, a psycho girl and the film received mixed reviews from critics.<ref name=24GadiIru>{{cite news|url=http://www.haveeru.com.mv/dhivehi/entertainment/160339 |title="24 Gadi Iru" Review |language=Divehi |work=Haveeru |last=Nadheem |first=Ahmed |date=4 September 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140909064123/http://www.haveeru.com.mv/dhivehi/entertainment/160339 |url-status=dead |archive-date=9 September 2014 |access-date=28 October 2018}}</ref> Ahmed Nadheem reviewing from ''Haveeru'' wrote: "Indeed, Azifa is a very promising actress and she has proved her worth in the industry with ''Loodhifa''. However an actor needs a good mentor to extract the best in oneself. It is very clear the directors haven't tried a bit to bring out the raw talent inside of her".<ref name=24GadiIru/> She next starred in Abdul Faththaah's romantic drama ''Aadheys'', alongside Niuma Mohamed, Hussain Sobah, Amira Ismail, Moosa Zakariyya and Ali Azim.<ref name=AadheysShooting>{{cite news|url=http://haveeru.com.mv/dhivehi/entertainment/109791 |title=Filming for "Aadheys" completed |language=Divehi |work=Haveeru |last=Nadheem |first=Ahmed |date=8 September 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120704165450/http://haveeru.com.mv/dhivehi/entertainment/109791 |url-status=dead |archive-date=4 July 2012 |access-date=3 November 2018}}</ref> Filming was completed in 2011, though it was released three years following the death of film producer Hassain Ali.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.addulive.com/10638 |title=Release of Aadheys postponed |language=Divehi |work=Addu Live |last=Faisal |first=Ibrahim |date=24 April 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181103072806/https://www.addulive.com/10638 |url-status=live |archive-date=3 November 2018 |access-date=3 November 2018}}</ref> It revolves around a sacrificing mother and her affection towards her child.<ref name=AadheysShooting/> Upon release, the film received mixed reviews from critics and failed to leave an impression commercially. Ismail Naail reviewing from Vaguthu wrote: "In contrast to her performance in ''Loodhifa'', this can be termed as disappointing".<ref name=AadheysReview>{{cite news|url=https://vaguthu.mv/?p=177285 |title=Aadheys: A mixed bag |language=Divehi |work=Vaguthu |last=Nail |first=Ismail |date=10 October 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181103074140/https://archive.mv/dv/articles/namOG |url-status=dead |archive-date=3 November 2018 |access-date=3 November 2018}}</ref> At the 8th Gaumee Film Awards she received her second Best Supporting Actress nomination for her role in the film.<ref name=GFA8nom/>
Mohamed Aboobakuru-directed ''Randhari'' was Azifa's only release of 2015.<ref name=randhari>{{cite news |url=https://avas.mv/1951 |title=With over advertising, "Randhari" has been exposed |language=dv |publisher=Avas |author=Nadheem, Ahmed |date=20 February 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160613083801/https://avas.mv/1951 |archive-date=13 June 2016 |access-date=13 June 2016 |url-status=dead }}</ref> Her portrayal of the character Aisha, along with the film, received negative reviews from critics and performed below average at the box office.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.vaguthu.mv/evaguthu/maldives-film-industry/276537/ |title="Aniyaa" and "Ran Dhari" released |language=dv |publisher=Vaguthu|author=Naail, Ismail |date=25 May 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160609171910/http://www.vaguthu.mv/evaguthu/maldives-film-industry/276537/ |archive-date=9 June 2016 |access-date=9 June 2016 |url-status=dead }}</ref> The following year, she made a special appearance in the Yoosuf Shafeeu-directed ''Baiveriyaa'' (2016), a comedy film featuring an ensemble cast.<ref name=baiveriyaa>{{cite news|url=https://avas.mv/26970 |title=Baiveriyaa: A fun and entertaining film |language=Divehi|work=Avas |last=Hassan |first=Nazim |date=17 December 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180330145015/https://avas.mv/26970 |url-status=live |archive-date=30 March 2018 |access-date=30 March 2018 |df=dmy-all}}</ref> The film emerged as one of the highest grossing Maldivian films of the year.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://avas.mv/26970 |title=What was the best film of last year? |language=Divehi|work=Mihaaru |last=Adhushan |first=Ahmed |date=2 January 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180330150107/https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/10813 |url-status=live |archive-date=30 March 2018 |access-date=30 March 2018 |df=dmy-all}}</ref>
===2017–present: Commercial success===
Azifa's first release of 2017 came in the Ali Musthafa-directed family drama ''Malikaa''.<ref name=malikaa>{{cite news|url=https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/11594 |title=Malika Releasing on March 2 |language=Divehi|work=Mihaaru |last=Adhushan |first=Ahmed |date=13 January 2017 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20180326140615/https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/11594|archivedate=26 March 2018 |access-date=26 March 2018 }}</ref> Featuring Nuzuhath Shuaib and Mohamed Jumayyil in the lead role, the film tells the story of the sidelined daughter, played by Shuaib, who manages the family.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://avas.mv/29543 |title=Malikaa is not a copy of Bhaghban |language=Divehi|work=Avas |last=Nadheem |first=Ahmed |date=14 February 2017 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20180417154858/https://avas.mv/29543 |archivedate=17 April 2018 |access-date=26 March 2018}}</ref> Azifa played the role of Jeeza, the envious and insecure sister-in-law of the title character, showing an excessive interest in acquiring money and wealth. Ahmed Nadheem, revieweing for ''Avas'' opined that Azifa was the only star who "left an impression in the acting department" from the film, though he felt the "flaws in her character development led to lack of exhilaration" at her presence.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://avas.mv/30264 |title=Family's shadow being cast over Malika |language=Divehi|work=Avas |last=Nadheem |first=Ahmed |date=4 March 2017 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20180417155710/https://avas.mv/30264 |archivedate=17 April 2018 |access-date=17 April 2018}}</ref> Despite low expectations from trade analysts, the film received mixed reviews and performed moderately at the box office.<ref name="2017review">{{cite news|url=https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/28542 |title=2017: Is it a successful year for the film industry? |language=Divehi|work=Mihaaru |last=Adhushan |first=Ahmed |date=31 December 2017 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20180326162251/https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/28542 |archivedate=26 March 2018 |access-date=26 March 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://avas.mv/29805 |title=Malika is a commercial success, watch out for the red carpet |language=Divehi|work=Avas |last=Nadheem |first=Ahmed |date=20 February 2017 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20180417155914/https://avas.mv/29805 |archivedate=17 April 2018 |access-date=17 April 2018}}</ref> She next featured alongside an ensemble cast including Yoosuf Shafeeu, Mohamed Manik, Ahmed Saeed and Ali Seezan in the romantic comedy film ''Naughty 40'' which was directed by Shafeeu.<ref name="naught40">{{cite news|url=https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/12917 |title="Naughty 40" featuring notable celebrities launched |language=Divehi|work=Mihaaru |last=Adhushan |first=Ahmed |date=13 February 2017 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20180326152524/https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/12917 |archivedate=26 March 2018 |access-date=26 March 2018}}</ref> The film revolves around three friends, Ashwanee, Ahsan and Ajwad (Played by Shafeeu, Saeed and Manik respectively) who are single and having a youthful outlook, in spite of being in their forties.<ref name="naught40"/> Azifa played the role of Taniya, the beguiling lady signed up by her aunt to seduce and take down their rival businessman in the island, Jawad.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://sun.mv/92991 |title="Naughty 40" premiered; as promised it has all tastes|language=Divehi|work=Sun |last=Reehan |first=Mohamed |date=3 August 2017 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20180417163132/https://sun.mv/api/getcomments/?art=92991&rep=0&highlight= |archivedate=17 April 2018 |access-date=26 March 2018}}</ref> The film met with both critical and commercial success, emerging as one of the highest grossing Maldivian films of 2017.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://avas.mv/36883 |title="Naughty 40": A mixture of all tastes |language=Divehi|work=Avas |last=Maaha |first=Aishath|date=6 August 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180327033332/https://avas.mv/36883 |url-status=live |archive-date=27 March 2018 |access-date=27 March 2018}}</ref><ref name="2017review"/>
She was next seen alongside Jadhulla Ismail in the Mohamed Aboobakuru-directed ''Neydhen Vakivaakah'', which was a critical and commercial failure.<ref name=neydhenvakivaakah>{{cite news|url=https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/16027 |title=Maaen'boo's "Neydhen Vakivaakah" releasing on 27 September |language=Divehi|work=Mihaaru |last=Adhushan |first=Ahmed |date=20 April 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180327151225/https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/16027|url-status=live |archive-date=27 March 2018 |access-date=27 March 2018 |df=dmy-all}}</ref><ref name="2017review"/> In the film she played the role of Zeena, a woman who is having a tragic and unfortunate love life where she is forced to separate from her lovers after dreadful events.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://sun.mv/95102 |title="Neydhen Vakivaakah" premiered; audience found it "okay" |language=Divehi|work=Sun |last=Mujuthaba |first=Ahmed |date=28 September 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180417164721/https://assets-infinity.sun.mv/serve/kRKzJ0YWWN |url-status=live |archive-date=17 April 2018 |access-date=17 April 2018 |df=dmy-all}}</ref> Her fourth and final release of the year was Aishath Rishmy's romantic drama ''Bos''.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/27507 |title=Last two shows of "Bos" |work=Mihaaru |last=Adhushan |first=Ahmed |date=2 December 2017 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20180326151830/https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/27507 |archivedate=26 March 2018 |access-date=26 March 2018}}</ref> Penned and produced by Fathimath Nahula, the film tells the story of Ibaa (played by Mariyam Azza), a woman from a royal family and her battle with depression after the demise of her father.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://sun.mv/96538 |title="Bos"; A Must Watch |language=Divehi|work=Sun |last=Fareeha |first=Aishath |date=2 November 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180417164721/https://assets-infinity.sun.mv/serve/kRKzJ0YWWN |url-status=live |archive-date=17 April 2018 |access-date=17 April 2018 |df=dmy-all}}</ref> Azifa played the role of June, a greedy woman going to extreme lengths for money, the love interest of Maish (played by Ibrahim Jihad) while duping other men in her trap.<ref name=Bos>{{cite news|url=https://avas.mv/40675 |title=Trapped in the "kisses" of Yunaan |language=Divehi|work=Avas |date=14 November 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180417171809/https://avas.mv/40675 |url-status=live |archive-date=17 April 2018 |access-date=17 April 2018 |df=dmy-all}}</ref> A reviewer from ''Avas'' criticise the film for having resemblance with American coming-of-age romantic drama ''A Walk to Remember'' (2002) and Indian romantic drama ''Sanam Teri Kasam'' (2016), however applauded Azifa's performance as the greedy and ungrateful woman.<ref name=Bos/> Though the film received mixed response from critics, it emerged as the highest grossing Maldivian film of 2017.
2018 was a dull year for Maldivian film-industry with regards to 2018 Maldivian presidential election, hence only one film of Azifa was released during the year; a suspense thriller film ''Dhevansoora'' (2018) written and directed by Yoosuf Shafeeu.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/25449 |title="Dhevansoora": A suspense thriller by Eupe |language=Divehi|work=Mihaaru |last=Adhushan |first=Ahmed |date=21 October 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180328111609/https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/25449|url-status=live |archive-date=28 March 2018 |access-date=28 March 2018 |df=dmy-all}}</ref> The film marks Shafeeu's thirtieth direction and features an ensemble cast of twenty-one actors.<ref name=Dhevansoora/> Revolving around a murder investigation, she played an imaginary doctor counselling the character played by Shafeeu; a man suffering from dissociative identity disorder.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://sun.mv/96653 |title=Dhevansoora is a must watch |language=Divehi |work=Sun |last=Fareeha |first=Aishath |date=4 November 2017 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20181120063343/https://sun.mv/96464 |url-status=live |archive-date=20 November 2018 |access-date=20 November 2018 |df=dmy-all}}</ref> The film received positive reviews from critics and was considered a "norm-breaker" for the Maldivian cinema.<ref name=Dhevansoora/> Ahmed Hameed Adam reviewing from VNews applauded Azifa's performance and found her to "sensuous yet convincing".<ref name=Dhevansoora>{{cite news|url=http://vnews.mv/95298 |title=Dhevansoora: Re-writing History of Maldivian Cinema |language=Divehi |work=VNews |last=Adam |first=Ahmed Hameed |date=8 February 2018 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20190419092414/http://vnews.mv/95298 |url-status=live |archive-date=19 April 2019 |access-date=19 April 2019 |df=dmy-all}}</ref> The following year, she starred in Yoosuf Shafeeu's horror comedy film ''40+'' (2019), a sequel to 2017 released comedy film ''Naughty 40'', which was well received both critically and commercially.<ref name=40plus>{{cite news |url=https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/46017 |title=40+ to be released on February 27 |language=Divehi |work=Mihaaru |last=Adhushan |first=Ahmed |date=3 January 2019 |archiveurl=https://archive.today/20190109121637/https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/46017 |url-status=live |archivedate=9 January 2019 |access-date=9 January 2019 |df=dmy-all }}</ref>
==Media image== In 2012, Azifa was ranked at the sixth position in the list of "Best Actresses in Maldives" compiled by ''Haveeru'', where writer Ahmed Nadheem considered her the "most promising actress" from the current generation and credited her "powerful performance" in ''Loodhifa'' for the same.<ref name=Top10Actresses>{{cite news |url=http://www.haveeru.com.mv:80/dhivehi/entertainment/117464 |title=Top 10 Actresses in Malives |language=Divehi |work=Haveeru |last=Nadheem |first=Ahmed |date=23 February 2012 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120305014312/http://www.haveeru.com.mv/dhivehi/entertainment/117464 |url-status=dead |archivedate=5 March 2012 |access-date=26 November 2018 }}</ref> In 2018, Azifa was ranked in the sixth position from ''Dho?'''s list of Top Ten Actresses of Maldives where writer Aishath Maaha opined that Azifa is a "promising" actress who perfectly pulls off several characters, mostly supporting roles.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://dho.mv/baiscope/31881 |title=Top 10 Actresses; who is the best? |language=Divehi |work=Dho? |last=Maaha |first=Aishath |date=28 February 2018 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20201102160256/https://dho.mv/baiscope/31881 |url-status=live |archivedate=2 November 2020 |access-date=2 November 2020}}</ref>
==Personal life== On 2 September 2016, Azifa married one of her co-stars, Ahmed Saeed.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.muniavas.com/13762 |title=Saeed and Azu blessed with a baby |work=MuniAvas |language=Divehi |last=Milna |first=Mariyam |date=25 March 2019 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20190601092252/https://www.muniavas.com/13762 |url-status=live |archive-date=1 June 2019 |access-date=31 March 2019 |df=dmy-all }}</ref> On 18 May 2019, Azifa gave birth to a daughter.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://dho.mv/baiscope/55076 |title=Azoo and Saeed blessed with a daughter |work=Dho? |language=Divehi |last=Maaha |first=Aishath |date=25 March 2019 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20190601092859/https://dho.mv/baiscope/55076 |url-status=live |archive-date=1 June 2019 |access-date=31 March 2019 |df=dmy-all }}</ref>
==Filmography== ===Feature film=== {| class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders" !scope="col"| Year !scope="col"| Title !scope="col"| Role !scope="col"| Notes ! scope="col" class="unsortable" | {{Tooltip|Ref(s)|Reference(s)}} |- | 2009 !scope="row"| ''Happy Birthday'' | Fazla | | style="text-align: center;"| <ref name=HBD/> |- | 2010 !scope="row"| ''Niuma'' | Model | Special appearance | style="text-align: center;"| <ref name=NiumaReview/> |- | 2011 !scope="row"| ''Hithey Dheymee'' | Shifa | | style="text-align: center;"| <ref name=HitheyDheymee/> |- | 2011 !scope="row"| ''Loodhifa'' | Areeka | Gaumee Film Award for Best Supporting Actress<br/>Nominated—Maldives Film Award for Best Actress | style="text-align: center;"| <ref name=Loodhifa/><ref name=GFA7won/><br/><ref name=MFA12nom/> |- | 2011 !scope="row"| ''Sazaa'' | Zeena | | style="text-align: center;"|<ref name=Sazaa/> |- | 2011 !scope="row"| ''Laelaa'' | Leena | | style="text-align: center;"| <ref name=Laelaa/> |- | 2014 !scope="row"| ''Raanee'' | Nathasha | | style="text-align: center;"| <ref name=24GadiIru/> |- | 2014 !scope="row"| ''24 Gadi Iru'' | Reesha | | style="text-align: center;"| <ref name=24GadiIru/> |- | 2014 !scope="row"| ''Aadheys'' | Niha | Nominated—Gaumee Film Award for Best Supporting Actress | style="text-align: center;"|<ref name=AadheysReview/><ref name=GFA8nom/> |- | 2015 !scope="row"| ''Randhari'' | Aisha | | style="text-align: center;"| <ref name=randhari/> |- | 2016 !scope="row"| ''Baiveriyaa'' | Herself | Special appearance | style="text-align: center;"| <ref name=baiveriyaa/> |- | 2017 !scope="row"| ''Malikaa'' | Jeeza | | style="text-align: center;"| <ref name=malikaa/> |- | 2017 !scope="row"| ''Naughty 40'' | Thaniya | | style="text-align: center;"| <ref name="naught40"/> |- | 2017 !scope="row"| ''Neydhen Vakivaakah'' | Aishath Zeena | | style="text-align: center;"| <ref name=neydhenvakivaakah/> |- | 2017 !scope="row"| ''Bos'' | June | Nominated—Gaumee Film Award for Best Supporting Actress | style="text-align: center;"| <ref name=Bos/><ref name=GFA9nom/> |- | 2018 !scope="row"| ''Dhevansoora'' | Shiyama | Nominated—Gaumee Film Award for Best Supporting Actress | style="text-align: center;"| <ref name=Dhevansoora/><ref name=GFA9nom/> |- | 2019 !scope="row"| ''40+'' | Thaniya | | style="text-align: center;"| <ref name=40plus/> |- |}
===Television=== {| class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders" !scope="col"| Year !scope="col"| Title !scope="col"| Role !scope="col"| Notes ! scope="col" class="unsortable" | {{Tooltip|Ref(s)|Reference(s)}} |- |2008 ! scope="row"|''Hanaa'' |Hanaa |Main role | |- |2008 ! scope="row"|''Loabi Nuviyas Firumaaladhee'' | |Main role | |- |2008 ! scope="row"|''FB!'' | |Main role | |- | 2008 ! scope="row" |''Loabin Hiyy Furenee'' | Nathasha | Main role; 6 episodes | style="text-align: center;"|<ref name=AsimAvas>{{cite news|url=https://avas.mv/92713 |title=Star's Story: Best Actor in Maldives |language=Divehi |work=Avas |last=Adam |first=Ahmed Hameed |date=11 December 2020 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20201211083945/https://avas.mv/92713 |url-status=dead |archivedate=11 December 2020 |access-date=11 December 2020}}</ref> |- | 2009 !scope="row"|''Silsilaa'' | Liusha | Main role; 5 episodes | |- |2009 ! scope="row"|''Sirru Sirrun Kalaa'' |Nisha |Main role | |- | 2009 ! scope="row" |''Vakinuvaan Bunefaa Vaudheh Nuvanhey?'' | Reema | Main role; 13 episodes | style="text-align: center;"|<ref>{{cite news |url=https://avas.mv/90164 |title=Star's Story: WAMCO brings a life revelation to Azifa |language=Divehi |work=Mihaaru |last=Adam |first=Ahmed Hameed |date=16 October 2020 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20220124144936/https://avas.mv/90164 |url-status=live |archivedate=24 January 2022 |accessdate=22 January 2022}}</ref> |- | 2010 ! scope="row" | ''14 February'' | Shima / Suma | Main role; 4 episodes | style="text-align: center;" |<ref name="dramaseries">{{cite news |url=https://avas.mv/59849 |title=Where are all the drama series? |language=Divehi |work=Avas |last=Ashraf |first=Aisha |date=4 February 2018 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20190527043138/https://avas.mv/59849 |url-status=live |archive-date=27 May 2019 |access-date=27 May 2019}}</ref> |- | 2011 !scope="row"| ''Furaana Dheynan'' | Aishath Rizna | Main role; 4 episodes | style="text-align: center;"| <ref name=Azoo>{{cite news|url=https://avas.mv/90164 |title=Star's Story: Azifa's life changing decision |language=Divehi |work=Avas |last=Adam |first=Ahmed Hameed |date=16 October 2020 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20201211075731/https://avas.mv/90164 |url-status=live |archivedate=11 December 2020 |access-date=11 December 2020|df=dmy-all}}</ref> |- |2012 ! scope="row"|''San'dhuraveerey'' | |Main role; 5 episodes | |- | 2019–2020 !scope="row"|''Haasaa'' | Nima | Main role; 13 episodes | style="text-align: center;"|<ref name=Haasaa>{{cite news|url=https://sun.mv/126720 |title=Haasaa available for streaming |work=MuniAvas |last=Rasheed |first=Ahmed |date=14 November 2019 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20201226152211/https://www.muniavas.com/19098 |url-status=live|archivedate=26 December 2020 |access-date=26 December 2020 |df=dmy-all}}</ref> |- | 2023 !scope="row"|''Mirai'' | Mira's friend | Guest role; Episode: "Faafa" | style="text-align: center;" |<ref>{{cite news|url=https://sun.mv/172550 |title=Azhan's "Mirai" on Baiskoafu |language=Divehi |work=Sun |last=Jaishan |first=Ahmed |date=6 January 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230211134650/https://sun.mv/172550 |url-status= live |archivedate=11 February 2023 |accessdate=11 February 2023 |df=dmy-all}}</ref> |- |}
===Short film=== {| class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders" !scope="col"| Year !scope="col"| Title !scope="col"| Role !scope="col"| Notes ! scope="col" class="unsortable" | {{Tooltip|Ref(s)|Reference(s)}} |- |2008 !scope="row"|''Girlfriend'' |Raaya | | |- | 2009 !scope="row"| ''Lhakoe'' | Herself | Special appearance | style="text-align: center;"| |- | 2009 !scope="row"| ''Santhi Mariyanbu 3'' | Zakiyya | | style="text-align: center;"| <ref name=myth>{{cite news|url=https://www.muniavas.com/8300 |title=A sneak peak into local myths and folks |work=MuniAvas |language=Divehi |date=9 January 2018 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20201105125341/https://www.muniavas.com/8300 |url-status=live |archivedate=5 November 2020 |access-date=29 October 2020}}</ref> |- | 2010 !scope="row"| ''Loabeege Ninja'' | Jasmine | | style="text-align: center;"| <ref name=remember>{{cite news |url=https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/71963 |title=Do you remember these actors? |language=Divehi |work=Mihaaru |last=Adhushan |first=Ahmed |date=6 April 2020 |archiveurl=https://archive.today/20200903075205/https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/71963 |url-status=live |archivedate=3 September 2020 |access-date=27 May 2019 }}</ref> |- | 2011 !scope="row"|''Farihibe 3'' | Shaheema | | style="text-align: center;"| <ref name=Muhamma>{{cite news |url=https://sun.mv/70725 |title=Muhamma returns to film industry after five years |work=Sun |language=Divehi |last=Hussain |first=Fazleen |date=11 March 2016 |archiveurl=https://archive.today/20200821192949/https://sun.mv/70731 |url-status=live |archivedate=21 August 2020 |access-date=22 August 2020 |df=dmy-all }}</ref> |- | 2011 !scope="row"| ''Bodu 13 Muassasaa'' | Sharu | | style="text-align: center;"|<ref name="Adhushan"/> |- | 2012 !scope="row"| ''13 Ah Visnaa Dhehaas'' | Zuleykha | Gaumee Film Award for Best Supporting Actress - Short Film<br/>Nominated—Maldives Film Award for Best Supporting Actress - Short Film | style="text-align: center;"| <ref>{{cite news|url=https://mihaaru.com/index.php/entertainment/8948 |title=Niuma to defend the award |language=Divehi |work=Mihaaru |last=Adhushan |first=Ahmed |date=18 November 2016 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20180928134057/https://archive.mv/dv/articles/898e |archivedate=28 September 2018 |access-date=18 August 2020 |df=dmy-all}}</ref> |- | 2013 !scope="row"| ''Farihibe 4'' | Abidha | Gaumee Film Award for Best Actress - Short Film<br/>Maldives Film Award for Best Actress - Short Film | style="text-align: center;"| <ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.haveeru.com.mv/dhivehi/entertainment/153666 |title=Muhamma's Farihibe swept all awards in Short Film category |newspaper=Haveeru Daily |language=Divehi|date=30 April 2014 |access-date=8 October 2012 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140503184807/http://www.haveeru.com.mv/dhivehi/entertainment/153666 |archivedate=3 May 2014 }}</ref> |- | 2020 !scope="row" |''KKB: Kuda Kuda Baaru'' | Mariyam | | style="text-align: center;"| <ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.muniavas.com/27656 |title=Lockdown film "KKB" airing today |work=MuniAvas |last=Zihunee |first=Ibrahim |date=24 May 2020 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20200531095444/https://www.muniavas.com/27656 |url-status=live |archivedate=31 May 2020 |access-date=4 December 2020 |df=dmy-all}}</ref> |- |}
==Accolades== {| class="wikitable plainrowheaders sortable" |- !scope="col"| Year !scope="col"| Award !scope="col"| Category !scope="col"| Nominated work !scope="col"| Result ! scope="col" class="unsortable"| {{Abbr|Ref(s)|Reference(s)}} |- | 2012 ! scope="row" | 2nd Maldives Film Awards | Best Actress | ''Loodhifa'' | {{nom}} | style="text-align: center;"| <ref name=MFA12nom/> |- | rowspan="6"| 2014 ! scope="row" rowspan="6" | 3rd Maldives Film Awards | Best Actress - Short film | ''Farihibe 4'' | {{won}} |style="text-align:center;"|<ref name=MFA3won>{{cite news |url=http://www.sun.mv:80/41179 |title=Maldives Film Awards Nominations ous |language=Divehi |work=Sun |date=29 April 2014 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140603155927/http://www.sun.mv/41179 |archivedate=3 June 2014 |access-date=27 October 2018 }}</ref> |- | rowspan="2"| Best Supporting Actress - Short film | ''13 Ah Visnaa Dhehaas'' | {{nom}} |style="text-align:center;"|<ref name=MFA3nom>{{cite news|url=http://www.haveeru.com.mv/dhivehi/entertainment/153617 |title=Maldives Film Awards Nominations out |language=Divehi |work=Haveeru |last=Nadheem |first=Ahmed |date=29 April 2014 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150405165421/http://www.haveeru.com.mv/dhivehi/entertainment/153617 |archivedate=5 April 2015 |access-date=30 March 2018}}</ref> |- | ''Siyaasee Koalhun'' | {{nom}} |style="text-align:center;"|<ref name=MFA3nom/> |- | rowspan="3"| Best Makeup - Short film | ''Farihibe 4'' <small>(Shared with Aishath Rishmy)</small> | {{won}} |style="text-align:center;"|<ref name=MFA3won/> |- | ''Siyaasee Koalhun'' <small>(Shared with Zeenath Abbas)</small> | {{nom}} |style="text-align:center;"|<ref name=MFA3nom/> |- | ''13 Ah Visnaa Dhehaas'' <small>(Shared with Niuma Mohamed)</small> | {{nom}} |style="text-align:center;"|<ref name=MFA3nom/> |- |rowspan="3"| 2016 ! scope="row" rowspan="3"| 7th Gaumee Film Awards | Best Supporting Actress | ''Loodhifa'' | {{won}} |style="text-align:center;"| <ref name=GFA7won/> |- | rowspan="2"| Best Makeup | ''Loodhifa'' | {{nom}} |style="text-align:center;"|<ref name=GFA7nom>{{cite news|url=https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/10378 |title=Nominations for 7th Gaumee Film Awards Announced |language=Divehi|work=Mihaaru |last=Adhushan |first=Ahmed |date=16 December 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180330160950/https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/28015 |url-status=live |archive-date=30 March 2018 |access-date=30 March 2018}}</ref> |- | ''Sazaa'' <small>(Shared with Niuma Mohamed)</small> | {{nom}} |style="text-align:center;"|<ref name=GFA7nom/> |- | rowspan="4"| 2017 ! scope="row" rowspan="4"| 8th Gaumee Film Awards | Best Supporting Actress | ''Aadheys'' | {{nom}} |style="text-align:center;"|<ref name=GFA8nom>{{cite news|url=https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/28015 |title=8th Gaumee Film Awards: Dark Rain leads nomination |language=Divehi|work=Mihaaru |last=Adhushan |first=Ahmed |date=12 December 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180330160950/https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/28015 |url-status=live |archive-date=30 March 2018 |access-date=30 March 2018}}</ref> |- | Best Actress - Short Film | ''Farihibe 4'' | {{won}} |style="text-align:center;"|<ref name=GFA8won>{{cite news|url=https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/28345 |title="Vaashey Mashaa Ekee" wins majority awards |language=Divehi|work=Mihaaru |last=Adhushan |first=Ahmed |date=20 December 2017 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20180330182244/https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/28345 |url-status=live |archivedate=30 March 2018 |access-date=30 March 2018}}</ref> |- | rowspan="2"| Best Supporting Actress - Short Film | ''13 Ah Visnaa Dhehaas'' | {{won}} |style="text-align:center;"|<ref name=GFA8won/> |- | ''Farihibe 3'' | {{nom}} |style="text-align:center;"|<ref name=GFA8nom/> |- |rowspan="2"| 2019 ! scope="row" rowspan="2" | 9th Gaumee Film Awards | rowspan="2"| Best Supporting Actress | ''Bos'' | {{nom}} |style="text-align:center;"|<ref name=GFA9nom>{{cite news |url=https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/64429 |title=Nominations for 9th Dhivehi Film Awards |language=Divehi |work=Mihaaru |last=Adhushan |first=Ahmed |date=9 November 2019 |archiveurl=https://archive.today/20200824150459/https://mihaaru.com/entertainment/64429 |url-status=live |archivedate=24 August 2020 |access-date=24 August 2020 }}</ref> |- | ''Dhevansoora'' | {{nom}} |style="text-align:center;"|<ref name=GFA9nom/> |- |}
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