Samia Said Chowdhory (known as Samia Said or Samia Sayeed[1]) is a Bangladeshi model and actress. She was the winner of Lux Channel I Superstar, the most prestigious beauty pageant in Bangladesh, was held in 2012.[2] She started her acting career with the television drama Increment in 2012.[3][4] Said rose to prominence with her film debut in the 2018 Beglali drama Komola Rocket directed by Noor Imran Mithu,[5] which is an adaptation of two short stories Moulik and Saipras by Bengali writer Shahaduz Zaman.[6]
Early life and career
Samia Said was born in South Shields, England.[7][8] She completed O Level from St Francis Xavier's Green Herald International School, and then A Level from Oxford International School in Dhaka. [7] She studied English at North South University.[7][9]
The first ever music video Samia appeared in was called Anmona by Imran and Naumi.[citation needed]
In 2016, Said appeared in the music video for Khan Asifur Rahman Agun' single "Ekbaro Ki Bhebechho" from the album Tin Tara.[citation needed]
In 2018, she was selected to audition for the female lead in Noor Imran Mithu's film Komola Rocket by its director.[10] Said won the role of a young lady Dishi, the interest of the main character Atik, played by Tauquir Ahmed.[citation needed]
Personal life
Said married to Abu Safat Chowdhury on 18 April 2018.[11]
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Komola Rocket | Dishi, young lady | Debut |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Increment | [3][4] | |
| Dhanyee Meye | [12] | ||
| Trade Fair | [12] | ||
| Hoyto Tomari Jonno | [12] | ||
| 2012 | Palatak Shomoy | [4] | |
| 2014 | Ke Bhashabe Shada Megher Bhela | [13] | |
| 2016 | Bakshobondi | [14] |
Music video appearances
| Year | Song | Performer(s) | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anmona | Imran and Naumi | ||
| 2016 | "Ekbaro Ki Bhebechho" | Khan Asifur Rahman Agun | Tin Tara |
References
- ^ "Beauty and glamour come together". The Daily Star. 9 September 2012. Retrieved 12 May 2020.
- ^ "Winners of Lux Channel i Superstar 2012". The Daily Star. 8 September 2012. Archived 8 February 2018 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 12 May 2020.
- ^ "bn:সামিয়ার নাটকে অভিষেক" (in Bengali). Prothom Alo. 5 October 2012. Archived 26 November 2018 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 12 May 2020.
- ^ "Exciting times ahead for Samia Said". The Daily Star. 17 October 2012. Retrieved 12 May 2020.
- ^ Raihan, Riasat (8 July 2018). "Story of a sea rocket". New Age. Retrieved 12 May 2020.
- ^ Khalid, Sadia (20 July 2019). "Writer, director of 'Komola Rocket' talk about the challenges of film adaptations". Dhaka Tribune. Archived 23 October 2019 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 13 May 2020.
- ^ "Samia Said". priyo.com. Retrieved 13 May 2020.
- ^ "Samia wins the beauty pageant". Dhaka Mirror. 9 September 2012. Archived 10 July 2018 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 12 May 2020.
- ^ Shazu, Shah Alam (13 September 2012). "Crowning glory: In conversation with Lux Channel i Superstar Samia Said". The Daily Star. Retrieved 12 May 2020.
- ^ "Komla Rocket set to launch". The Daily Star. 26 May 2018. Archived 4 November 2018 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 12 May 2020.
- ^ "bn:দশে পরিচয়, আঠারোতে বিয়ে" (in Bengali). Channel I. 25 July 2018. Retrieved 13 May 2020.
- ^ "bn:নতুনদের সুযোগ কম: সামিয়া সাঈদ" (in Bengali). Bdnews24.com. 5 August 2015. Retrieved 13 May 2020.
- ^ "Shaina, Tarin and Samia share TV screen". Dhaka Tribune. 4 January 2016. Archived 1 November 2019 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 12 May 2020.
- ^ "Nisho-Mili-Nayeem-Samia in "Bakshobondi"". The Daily Star. 13 September 2012. Archived 7 April 2016 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 12 May 2020.