Aminath Rashfa

Maldivian actress

Aminath Rashfa commonly known as Aashaa (born 16 September 1998) is a Maldivian film actress.

Aminath Rashfa
Rashfa attending Olympus reopening ceremony, 2023
Born (1998-09-16) 16 September 1998 (age 26)
GDh. Gadhdhoo, Maldives
NationalityMaldivian
OccupationActress
Years active2019–present

Career

After 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

Feature film

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

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

Year Title Role Notes Ref(s)
2021 Gulhun Yasmine [17]

References

  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ 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.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: unrecognized language (link)
  3. ^ 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.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: unrecognized language (link)
  4. ^ 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.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: unrecognized language (link)
  5. ^ 5.0 5.1 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.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: unrecognized language (link)
  6. ^ 6.0 6.1 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.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: unrecognized language (link)
  7. ^ 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.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: unrecognized language (link)
  8. ^ 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.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: unrecognized language (link)
  9. ^ 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.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: unrecognized language (link)
  10. ^ 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.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: unrecognized language (link)
  11. ^ 11.0 11.1 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.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: unrecognized language (link)
  12. ^ 12.0 12.1 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.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: unrecognized language (link)
  13. ^ 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.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: unrecognized language (link)
  14. ^ 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.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: unrecognized language (link)
  15. ^ 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.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: unrecognized language (link)
  16. ^ 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.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: unrecognized language (link)
  17. ^ Rasheed, Ahmed (30 June 2021). "DRE's Gulhun released". MuniAvas (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 26 July 2021. Retrieved 26 July 2021.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: unrecognized language (link)

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