Yoosuf Shafeeu Biography: Wife, Movies, Age, Books, Net Worth, Height, Ethnicity, Religion

Yoosuf Shafeeu is a Maldivian actor, director, producer, writer and editor whose presence in the Maldives film industry has been both expansive and influential.

Beginning his career in 1999 with the film Qurbaani, he went on to star in and direct many of the Maldives’ most commercially successful and critically acclaimed films.

Over the years he evolved from leading man to a multi-faceted filmmaker, helping to push the boundaries of local cinema through experimentation with genres such as horror, thriller and comedy.

Profile

• Full name: Yoosuf Shafeeu
• Date of birth: 20 October 1975
• Age: 50 years old
• Gender: Male
• Place of birth: Malé, Maldives
• Nationality: Maldivian
• Profession: Actor, Director, Producer, Writer, Editor
• Parents: N/A
• Siblings: N/A
• Spouse: He was married to Maldivian actress Fathimath Fareela
• Children: 2 children
• Relationship status: Divorced
• Religion: Islam
• Ethnicity: Maldivian
• Net worth: $1.5 million

Early Life and Education

Yoosuf Shafeeu was born on 20 October 1975 in Malé, Maldives and is now at the age of 50. While details about his parents and siblings are not known, it is known that he initially worked at a resort; a cinematographer noticed his presence there and helped him transition into the acting field.

Personal Life

Yoosuf Shafeeu has two children. He was married to actress Fathimath Fareela, born 24 October 1984. Further details about his current relationship status or is not public at this time.

Career

Yoosuf Shafeeu’s career launched in 1999 with the comedy-drama Qurbaani, directed by Amjad Ibrahim, which achieved commercial success.

Over the following years he built a formidable reputation as an actor through films like Kalaayaanulaa (2003), Vehey Vaarey Therein (2003) and Vaaloabi Engeynama (2006).

In parallel, Shafeeu expanded into writing, directing, editing and producing. He directed films such as Insaaf (2011) and Dhevansoora (2018), the latter of which he also wrote and edited.

His versatility spans genres from romance to horror to thriller and comedy — as evidenced by his work on Naughty 40 (2017) and 40+ (2019).

Awards and Nominations

• National Award of Recognition (Maldives) – 2003.
• Multiple Gaumee Film Awards for Best Actor and Best Director, including record wins for Best Actor.
• At the 9th Gaumee Film Awards, his film Dhevansoora secured Best Director, Best Actor, Best Editing and Best Screenplay.

Net Worth

Yoosuf Shafeeu’s net worth is estimated around $1.5 million. His earning comes from his extensive career as an actor, director, producer and writer.

Social Media

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Filmography

• Qurbaani (1999)
• Saahibaa (2000)
• Hiyy Halaaku (2000)
• Ainbehge Loabi Firiehge Vaajib (2000)
• Majubooru Loabi (2000)
• Aaah (2001)
• Naaummeedhu (2001)
• Loabi Nuvevununama (2002)
• Sandhuravirey (2002)
• Kahvalhah Dhaandhen (2002)
• Hithu Vindhu (2002)
• Kalaayaanulaa (2003)
• Dhonkamana (2003)
• Edhi Edhi Hoadheemey (2003)
• Vehey Vaarey Therein (2003)
• Sandhuravirey 2 (2004)
• Baiveriyaa (2016)
• Naughty 40 (2017)
• Dhevansoora (2018)
• Nivairoalhi (2019)
• 40+ (2019)