Fathimath Sara Adam
Fathimath Sara Adam | |
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| Born | 22 April 2000 |
| Nationality | Maldivian |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2019–present |
Fathimath Sara Adam (born 22 April 2000) is a Maldivian film actress.
Early life[edit]
Before pursuing a career in acting, Sara became an active TikTok user, which enabled her to showcase her talent as a performer.[1]
In 2019, Sara made her acting debut in the web series Ehenas, directed by Ravee Farooq.[2] The show received significant critical acclaim and praise for featuring fresh talents including Sara's acting ability for delivering a natural and realistic performance as a dependable friend of a long-term victim of domestic and sexual abuse victim.[3][4]
She then starred in Ilyas Waheed's horror thriller anthology web series Biruveri Vaahaka as Ziyana, a mysterious woman who claims she can fulfill people's darkest desires.[5] Upon its release, the series garnered widespread critical acclaim across various aspects, including its writing, direction, performances, and visual design, notably for its "skillful incorporation of horror folklore into an engaging visual experience".[6] This was followed by her vengeful performance in Ali Shifau-directed segment "Rankolhaa" from Dark Rain Entertainment's revenge thriller anthology web series Dark Rain Chronicles which received positive reviews from critics.[7]
She then collaborated with Aishath Rishmy for her romantic comedy web series Yaaraa, which explores the polar opposite lives of two sisters faced with the realities of relationships.[8] In the series, she portrayed the character Zak, a spirited and tomboyish girl who thrives on engaging in thought-provoking arguments.[9]
Filmography[edit]
Feature film[edit]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Zoya | Zoya | [10] | |
| 2024 | Balhindhu | Post-production | [11] |
Television[edit]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019–2020 | Ehenas | Shazu | Main role; 22 episodes | [3] |
| 2021 | Nafsu | Nadhaa | Recurring role; 10 episodes | [12] |
| 2021 | Noontha? | Herself | Guest role in the segment "Rules & Regulations" | [13] |
| 2022 | Biruveri Vaahaka | Ziyana | Main role; Episode: "Edhun" | [5] |
| 2022 | Dark Rain Chronicles | Anoosha | Main role in the segment "Rankolhaa" | [7] |
| 2023 | Yaaraa | Zaheena "Zak" Abdul Kareem | Main role | [9] |
Short film[edit]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | KKB: Kuda Kuda Baaru | Aasha | [14] | |
| 2021 | Next To You | Her | [14] |
References[edit]
- ^ Rasheed, Ahmed (18 October 2021). "Roman: A new light of hope to the industry". MuniAvas (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 11 December 2021. Retrieved 11 December 2021.
- ^ Lubaa, Aminath (26 September 2020). "Roman a rising star". Sun (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 17 September 2023. Retrieved 17 September 2023.
- ^ a b Maahaa, Aishath (17 July 2019). "Ehenas: A heart-wrenching series". Dho? (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 19 August 2020. Retrieved 19 August 2020.
- ^ Adhushan, Ahmed (2 January 2021). "Best of 2020". Dho? (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 5 January 2021. Retrieved 5 January 2021.
- ^ a b Rasheed, Ahmed (3 June 2022). ""Phone Call" - A start to Biruveri Vaahaka". MuniAvas. Archived from the original on 11 August 2022. Retrieved 11 August 2022.
- ^ Rasheed, Ahmed (23 July 2022). "IFilms's "Biruveri Vaahaka" coming to Dhiraagu TV". MuniAvas (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 7 October 2022. Retrieved 7 October 2022.
- ^ a b "Dark Rain Chronicles coming to Baiskoafu". Hurihaa (in Divehi). 23 August 2022. Archived from the original on 22 February 2023. Retrieved 22 February 2023.
- ^ Arusham, Ahmed (25 April 2023). ""Yaaraa": streaming of Baiskoafu after a colorful premiere". Mihaaru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 20 May 2023. Retrieved 20 May 2023.
- ^ a b 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.
- ^ Naeem, Idham (15 November 2023). "Feature film "Zoya" from the Geveshi Gulhun campaign released". Raajje.mv (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 3 December 2023. Retrieved 3 December 2023.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Rasheed, Ahmed (9 July 2021). "A brilliant direction in the series "Nafsu"". MuniAvas (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 24 July 2021. Retrieved 24 July 2021.
- ^ "Isn't this what love is?". Dho? (in Divehi). 15 November 2021. Archived from the original on 14 January 2022. Retrieved 14 January 2022.
- ^ a b Zihunee, Ibrahim (24 May 2020). "Lockdown film "KKB" airing today". MuniAvas. Archived from the original on 31 May 2020. Retrieved 4 December 2020.