{{short description|Maldivian film actor}} {{Infobox person | name = Moosa Aleef | image = | image_size = | alt = | caption = | birth_date = {{birth date and age|1999|12|23|df=y}} | birth_place = L. Maavah | alma_mater = | occupation = {{hlist|Actor}} | years_active = 2022–present | spouse = | children = | works = | awards = }}
'''Moosa Aleef''' (born 23 December 1999) is a Maldivian film actor.
==Career== Aleef initially gained recognition as a performer through social media platforms such as Musical.ly and TikTok, where he showcased his talent. He made his acting debut in 2022 with a brief role in Ali Seezan's romantic web series ''Dhoadhi''.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://adhadhu.com/article/35795 |title=Roadha Reel: Contents of VideoClub coming to IceTV |work=Adhadhu |language=Divehi |date=25 March 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20250126151729/https://adhadhu.com/article/35795 |url-status=live |archivedate=26 January 2025 |accessdate=26 January 2025}}</ref> The series follows the story of two troubled individuals whose fates intertwine as they cross the sea in search of love and affection.<ref name=Dhoadhi>{{cite news|url=https://cnm.mv/news/41576 |title=Shooting begins for Seezan's "Dhoadhi" |work=CNM |language=Divehi |last=Musthafa |first=Mohamed |date=4 November 2021 |archiveurl=https://archive.today/20220812063313/https://cnm.mv/news/41576 |url-status=live |archivedate=12 August 2022 |accessdate=12 August 2022}}</ref> The series received mostly negative reviews from critics.<ref name=Dhoadhi/>
In 2023, Aleef made his feature film debut with Yoosuf Shafeeu's comedy film ''Jokaru'' (2023).<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.dhidaily.com/106696/ |title=Official poster and teaser of "Jokaru" released |work=DhiDaily |date=13 August 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230814171004/https://www.dhidaily.com/106696/ |url-status=live |archivedate=14 August 2023 |accessdate=14 August 2023 }}</ref> The film revolves around a trio of thugs pursuing a suitcase, leading to a series of comedic misadventures.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://dhuvas.mv/240662 |title=Eupe's "Jokaru" to release on next month 5 |work=The Press |last=Luba |first=Aminath |date=8 August 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230814164602/https://thepress.mv/146355 |url-status=live |archivedate=14 August 2023 |accessdate=14 August 2023 }}</ref> Aminath Luba from ''The Press'' described it as a "laughing riot" and praised Aleef's performance, writing, "Aleef gave no space for criticism. Despite this being his debut film, he has stood out in frames shared with veteran actors".<ref name=JokaruRev>{{cite news|url=https://thepress.mv/147250 |title=Jokaru: A film which will make you cry out of laughter |work=The Press |last=Luba |first=Aminath |date=7 September 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230930094152/https://thepress.mv/147250 |url-status=live|archivedate=30 September 2023 |accessdate=30 September 2023 |df=dmy-all}}</ref> He later appeared in Aishath Rishmy romantic web series ''Yaaraa'', where he played a colleague of the main character in a narrative about the contrasting lives of two sisters facing the realities of relationships.<ref name=Yaaraa>{{cite news|url=https://sun.mv/176499 |title=No space for criticizing; Yaaraa deserves a 100 |language=Divehi |work=Sun |last=Latheef |first=Alim Abdul |date=25 April 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230520053802/https://sun.mv/176499 |url-status= live |archivedate=20 May 2023 |accessdate=19 May 2023 |df=dmy-all}}</ref>
In 2024, Aleef appeared in Ilyas Waheed's horror film ''Kanbalhi'', which follows a small family whose lives unravel after moving into a sinister house in search of a fresh start.<ref name=Kanbalhi>{{cite news|url=https://thepress.mv/151396 |title="Kanbalhi" Review: A family ruined by fanditha |language=Divehi |work=The Press |last=Lubaa |first=Aminath |date=3 February 2024 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20250104055621/https://thepress.mv/151396 |url-status=live |archivedate=4 January 2025 |accessdate=4 January 2025 |df=dmy-all}}</ref> His portrayal of a possessed man in the film received positive reviews from critics.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://sun.mv/183526 |title=New film of Ille is Kanbalhi |work=Sun |language=Divehi |last=Jaishan |first=Ahmed |date=23 October 2024 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20240120072822/https://sun.mv/183526 |url-status=live |archivedate=20 January 2024 |access-date=20 January 2024 |df=dmy-all}}</ref> Aminath Luba from ''The Press'' described his role as "difficult yet perfectly delivered", highlighting his ability despite limited experience.<ref name=Kanbalhi/> Ahmed Hameed Adam from ''Minoos'' praised Aleef's "sparkling good screen presence".<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.minoos.mv/14054 |title="Kanbalhi": A great film with good moral |language=Divehi |work=Minoos |last=Adam |first=Ahmed Hameed |date=8 February 2024 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20250126123131/https://www.minoos.mv/14054 |url-status=live |archivedate=26 January 2025 |accessdate=26 January 2025 |df=dmy-all}}</ref>
He then collaborated with Ali Azzam for the action crime drama film ''Dheydharu Ruin'' (2024), addresses the issue of human trafficking—a first for Maldivian cinema.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://thepress.mv/157886 |title="Dheydharu Ruin" Review: A different film |work=The Press |language=Divehi |last=Luba |first=Aminath |date=24 November 2024 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20241221050700/https://thepress.mv/157886 |url-status=live |archivedate=21 December 2024 |access-date=21 December 2024|df=dmy-all}}</ref> While the film received mixed reviews, Aleef's performance was widely praised.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://dhauru.com/post/living/32288 |title=Talented Friends: "Dheydharu Ruin"'s director, Azzam |work=Dhauru |language=Divehi |last=Rasheed |first=Ahmed |date=5 September 2024 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20241220135037/https://dhauru.com/post/living/32288 |url-status=live |archivedate=20 December 2024 |access-date=20 December 2024|df=dmy-all}}</ref> Mariyam Waheedha from ''Sauvees'' called him "an aspiring actor with the potential to be in the big league if provided with such good opportunities".<ref name="DheydharuRuin">{{cite news|url=https://sauvees.com/17161/ |title="Dheydharu Ruin" Review: Wait for the climax for a surprise |work=Sauvees |language=Divehi |last=Waheedha |first=Mariyam |date=21 November 2024 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20241220135632/https://sauvees.com/17161/ |url-status=live |archivedate=20 December 2024 |access-date=20 December 2024|df=dmy-all}}</ref> Later that year, he appeared in Dark Rain Entertainment's romantic web series ''Roaleemay'', opposite Nuzuhath Shuaib as a couple struggling with the challenges of parenthood.<ref name="Roaleemay">{{cite news|url=https://voice.mv/37715 |title=A good response for Roaleemay from the audience |language=Divehi |work=Voice |last=Hussain |first=Abdulla Zahid |date=26 December 2024 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20250123061221/https://voice.mv/37715 |url-status=live |archivedate=23 January 2025 |accessdate=23 January 2025}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://thepress.mv/158588 |title=Roaleemay tops Videoclub; reasons to watch the series |language=Divehi |work=The Press |last=Lubaa |first=Aminath |date=6 January 2025 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20250123063706/https://thepress.mv/158588 |url-status=live |archivedate=23 January 2025 |accessdate=23 January 2025}}</ref>
==Filmography== {{Pending films key}}
===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)}} |- | 2023 !scope="row"| ''Jokaru'' | Afreen | | style="text-align: center;"| <ref name=JokaruRev/> |- | 2024 ! scope="row" |''Kanbalhi'' | Riyaz | | style="text-align:center;" | <ref name=Kanbalhi/> |- | 2024 !scope="row"|''Bibii'' | Nazeeh | | style="text-align:center;"| <ref>{{cite news|url=https://thepress.mv/156978 |title=Bibii: A great horror comedy; a riot of laughter |work=The Press |language=Divehi |last=Lubaa |first=Aminath |date=12 October 2024 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20241230101109/https://thepress.mv/156978 |url-status=live |archivedate=30 December 2024 |access-date=30 December 2024|df=dmy-all}}</ref> |- | 2024 !scope="row"|''Dheydharu Ruin'' | Azim | | style="text-align:center;"| <ref name=DheydharuRuin/> |- | 2025 !scope="row"| ''Sorry'' | Ahfal | Special appearance | style="text-align: center;"| <ref>{{cite news|url=https://thepress.mv/158300 |title=Filming commences for "Sorry" |work=ThePress |language=Divehi |last=Luba |first=Aminath |date=18 December 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241231064607/https://thepress.mv/158300 |url-status=live |archive-date=31 December 2024 |access-date=31 December 2024 |df=dmy-all}}</ref> |- | 2025 !scope="row"|''Alifaan'' | Meemu | | style="text-align:center;"| <ref>{{cite news|url=https://thepress.mv/158435 |title="Project 37" is Dark Rain's next release |work=ThePress |language=Divehi |last=Luba |first=Aminath |date=26 December 2024 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20241231064156/https://thepress.mv/158435 |url-status=live |archivedate=31 December 2024 |access-date=31 December 2024 |df=dmy-all}}</ref> |- |}
===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)}} |- | 2022 !scope="row" | ''Dhoadhi'' | Hassan | Recurring role; 15 episodes | style="text-align: center;"| <ref name=Dhoadhi/> |- | 2023–2024 !scope="row"|''Yaaraa'' | Shinaan's colleague | Recurring role; 5 episodes | style="text-align: center;"| <ref name=Yaaraa/> |- | 2023 !scope="row"|''Girlfriends'' | Contractor | Guest role; Episode: "Click Click Click" | style="text-align: center;"|<ref>{{cite news|url=https://dhauru.com/post/entertainment/25053 |title=Second season of "Girlfriends" available on Videoclub of MedianNet |work=Hurihaa |date=21 December 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20231221160108/https://dhauru.com/post/entertainment/25053 |url-status=live |archivedate=21 December 2023 |accessdate=21 December 2023}}</ref> |- | 2024–2025 !scope="row" | ''Roaleemay'' | Jailam | Main role; 15 episodes | style="text-align: center;"|<ref name=Roaleemay/> |- | 2025 !scope="row" | ''Feshumaai Nimun'' | Hussein Rasheed | Main role; 10 episodes | style="text-align: center;"|<ref>{{cite news|url=https://avas.mv/147827 |title=Here is the cast of DRE's "Feshumaai Nimun" |language=dv |last=Laamiu |first=Ahmed |work=Sun |date=15 February 2025 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20250823080226/https://avas.mv/147827 |url-status=live |archivedate=23 August 2025 |accessdate=23 August 2025|df=dmy-all}}</ref> |- | 2025 !scope="row"|''Chaalaakee'' | | | |- |}
== References == {{Reflist}}
{{DEFAULTSORT:Aleef, Moosa}} Category:Living people Category:Male actors from Malé Category:21st-century Maldivian actors Category:Maldivian film actors Category:1999 births