Ahmed Easa

Ahmed Easa (born 7 October 1985) is a Maldivian film actor.

Ahmed Easa
Born (1985-10-07) October 7, 1985
R. Maakurathu, Maldives
OccupationActor
Years active2011–present

Career

In his childhood, Ahmed Easa watched Bollywood films and imitated the acting of Sunil Shetty in stage performances.[1] While watching his movies, Easa grew a fondness towards cinema and decided to pursue a career in acting "if granted with a chance worth holding for".[1] He was first offered a role in Amjad Ibrahim's romantic horror film Udhabaani (2009) but he rejected it since he was "too shy to be in front of the camera with his current physique".[1] However, he made his film debut two years later with Hamid Ali's Laelaa (2011) co-starring Yoosuf Shafeeu, Amira Ismail and Ali.[1][2] The film revolves around two daughters who are forced into an arranged marriages by their parents.[2] The film and his performance received a negative response from critics; "The newcomer is strictly average in his performance but he needs to be more confident in his moves and work on the dialogue delivery if needs to survive in the industry".[2] The film was declared a flop at box office.[3]

After shooting a video single with Yoosuf Shafeeu, Easa was asked to feature in his thirtieth direction Dhevansoora (2018), a suspense thriller film featuring an ensemble cast including Shafeeu, Mariyam Shifa, Ali Azim and Fathimath Azifa in pivotal roles.[4][5] He initially shot for the role of a policeman, portrayed by Mohamed Faisal in the film, before Shafeeu suggested he switch to a "more complex" role since he was unable to find anyone "who fits the bill" for that role.[1] Revolving around a murder investigating, Easa played a delivery boy who has been accused to be involved in the murder crime.[6] The film received positive reviews from critics and was considered a "norm-breaker" for the Maldivian cinema.[7] Ahmed Hameed Adam reviewing from VNews applauded Easa's performance while playing the "strong-headed man and the vulnerable attacker".[7] He then starred in the first Maldivian web-series, a romantic drama by Fathimath Nahula, Huvaa.[8] The series consisting of sixty episodes and streamed through the digital platform Baiskoafu, centers around a happy and radiant family which breaks into despairing pieces after a tragic incident that led to an unaccountable loss.[9][10] The series and his performance as an irresponsible and lazy husband and a drug addict were positively received.[11][12]

2019 was a successful year for Ease where he had multiple film releases. He first 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.[13] Their next collaboration, Nafrathuvumun (2019) played alongside Shafeeu, Mariyam Azza and Ali Azim revolves around a guesthouse, the only source of income for a woman who is convinced by several men to sell the property.[14][15] This was followed by another direction from Shafeeu, the romantic horror film Dhauvath (2019), which follows a happily married couple who goes on a honeymoon trip and the paranormal activities they experience due to black-magic.[16] Mariyam Waheedha from Miadhu considers his portrayal of the character Saajid to be "surprisingly good".[17]

Filmography

Feature film
Year Title Role Notes Ref(s)
2011 Laelaa Shivan [2]
2018 Dhevansoora Vafir [4]
2019 40+ Saiman [13]
2019 Nafrathuvumun Lamiu [14]
2019 Dhauvath Sajidh [17]
2019 Leena Faaiz [18]
2021 Kos Gina Mistake Fazeel
2021 Faree
2021 Loabi Vevijje Maajidh
2021 Dheythee Aniyaa
2021 Lasviyas Iqbal

Television
Year Title Role Notes Ref(s)
2014 Faruvaa Unreleased
2016 Bithufangi
2018–present Huvaa Mauroof Main role [8]
2019 Shhh Unnamed Special appearance
2020–present Huvaa Kohfa Bunan Naushad Main role [19]

References
  1. Rasheed, Ahmed (27 January 2018). "Aanadu donning a different role in Dhevansoora". Muniavas (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 6 April 2019. Retrieved 6 April 2019.
  2. Nadheem, Ahmed (6 October 2011). ""Laela": Why is a good screenplay needed?". Haveeru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 2011-10-11. Retrieved 5 October 2018.
  3. Nadheem, Ahmed (29 September 2011). "Laela's premiere: A big satisfaction for Hamid". Haveeru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 2011-10-02. Retrieved 11 October 2018.
  4. Adhushan, Ahmed (21 October 2017). ""Dhevansoora": A suspense thriller by Eupe". Mihaaru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 28 March 2018. Retrieved 28 March 2018.
  5. Adhushan, Ahmed (29 November 2017). ""Dhevansoora" to release on February 6". Mihaaru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 28 March 2018. Retrieved 28 March 2018.
  6. Fareeha, Aishath (4 November 2017). "Dhevansoora is a must watch". Sun (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 20 November 2018. Retrieved 20 November 2018.
  7. Adam, Ahmed Hameed (8 February 2018). "Dhevansoora: Re-writing History of Maldivian Cinema". VNews (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 19 April 2019. Retrieved 19 April 2019.
  8. Adhushan, Ahmed (27 February 2018). "Huvaa: Nahula starts her web-series". Mihaaru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 30 November 2018. Retrieved 30 November 2018.
  9. Musthafa, Mohamed (18 October 2018). ""Huvaa" is a hard work, it will be nice!". Sun (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 30 November 2018. Retrieved 30 November 2018.
  10. Adhushan, Ahmed (7 October 2018). ""Huvaa" can be viewed through Baiskoafu application". Mihaaru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 30 November 2018. Retrieved 30 November 2018.
  11. Musthafa, Mohamed (28 November 2018). "Nahula's "Huvaa" to be released for streaming tomorrow". Sun (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 30 November 2018. Retrieved 30 November 2018.
  12. Musthafa, Mohamed (30 November 2018). "First episode of "Huvaa" was a success". Sun (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 30 November 2018. Retrieved 30 November 2018.
  13. Adhushan, Ahmed (3 January 2019). "40+ to be released on February 27". Mihaaru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 9 January 2019. Retrieved 9 January 2019.
  14. Rasheed, Ahmed (4 April 2019). "Trailer of Nafrathuvumun released". MuniAvas (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 7 April 2019. Retrieved 7 April 2019.
  15. Waheedha, Mariyam (15 June 2019). "Review: With sudden shocks, Dhauvath pierced directly into hearts". Miadhu Daily (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 27 June 2019. Retrieved 27 June 2019.
  16. Milna, Mariyam (1 March 2019). "First Look of Dhauvath released". MuniAvas (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 1 March 2019. Retrieved 1 March 2019.
  17. Waheedha, Mariyam (15 June 2019). "Review: With sudden shocks, Dhauvath pierced directly into hearts". Miadhu Daily (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 27 June 2019. Retrieved 27 June 2019.
  18. Adhushan, Ahmed (12 January 2019). "Maldives Film Industry Highlights - 12 Jan 2019". Mihaaru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 28 January 2019. Retrieved 28 January 2019.
  19. Rasheed, Ahmed (29 December 2020). "Huvaa Koffaa Bunan: An interesting and funny ride". MuniAvas (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 2 January 2021. Retrieved 2 January 2021.
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