Mariyam Nisha Biography: Movies, Early Marriage, Net Worth, Age, Height, Parents, Ethnicity, Siblings, Religion, Awards

Mariyam Nisha is a Maldivian actress who emerged in the mid-1990s and became one of the leading stars of Maldivian cinema.

She gained early recognition through key roles in dramas such as Haqqu (1996) and went on to deliver commercially successful performances in films including Zuleykha (2005). Her long presence in the industry established her as a prominent veteran.

Profile

• Full name: Mariyam Nisha
• Date of birth: 19 May 1979
• Age: 46 years old
• Gender: Female
• Place of birth: Rinbudhoo (Dh. Rinbudhoo), Maldives
• State of origin/Region: Gaafu Dhālu Atoll region (Rinbudhoo)
• Nationality: Maldivian
• Profession: Actress
• Parents: N/A
• Siblings: N/A
• Spouse: N/A
• Children: Four children
• Relationship status: N/A
• Religion: Islam
• Ethnicity: Maldivian
• Net worth: $8.5 million

Early Life and Education

Mariyam Nisha was born on 19 May 1979 in Rinbudhoo, an island in the Maldives, and is now 46 years old. In her childhood she experienced a skin condition that kept her somewhat away from usual social activities.

At approximately 12 years old she entered into a marriage and had her first child around age 13. Details about her formal education, parents and siblings are not public at this time.

Personal Life

Mariyam Nisha’s early life was marked by experiences far beyond her years. At around twelve years old, she entered into an early marriage—an event that shaped much of her adolescence and personal journey.

By the age of thirteen, she had already become a mother, carrying responsibilities and challenges that most children her age were never asked to face.

Despite the emotional and social weight of early marriage and motherhood, she continued to push forward, eventually rising to become one of the most recognizable faces in Maldivian cinema.

Career

Mariyam Nisha began her screen career in the early 1990s, appearing in television and music-videos before making her cinematic debut. She appeared in the film Dhehithehge Loabi (1995) among her earliest feature roles.

In 1996 she starred in Haqqu, playing Lamha; her performance earned her the Gaumee Film Award for Best Actress.

Over the next decade she featured in numerous commercially successful Maldivian films including Naaummeedhu (2000) and Zuleykha (2005), the latter of which screened many full-house shows and garnered her nomination for Best Actress.

In 2011 she appeared in the critically-acclaimed social drama Loodhifa in a supporting role. While her output slowed in later years, she remains a recognizable and respected name in Maldivian cinema.

Awards and Nominations

• Gaumee Film Award for Best Actress for Haqqu (1996) — won.
• Nominated for Gaumee Film Award for Best Actress for Zuleykha (2005).
• Nominated for Maldives Film Award for Best Actress for Baaraige Fas (2009).

Net Worth

Mariyam Nisha’s net worth is estimated to be approximately $8.5 million. Her income has derived from her acting career in the Maldivian film industry over many years.

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Filmography

• Dhehithehge Loabi (1995)
• Biru (1995)
• Masthu (1995)
• Dhushman (1995)
• Haqqu (1996)
• Loabeega Aniyaa (1997)
• Fahuneyvaa (1998)
• Olhunuvi Hiyy (1998)
• Mila Handhuvaru (1998)
• Viraashaa (1999)
• Qurbaani (1999)
• Himeyn Dhuniye (2000)
• Shaalinee (2000)
• Majubooru Loabi (2000)
• Hithi Nimun (2001)
• Naaummeedhu (2000)
• Loabi Nuvevununama (2002)
• Sandhuravirey (2002)
• Ginihila (2003)
• Edhi Edhi Hoadheemey (2003)
• Sandhuravirey 2 (2004)
• Eynaa (2004)
• Zuleykha (2005)
• Baaraige Fas (2009)
• Loodhifa (2011)
• 14 Vileyrey (2011)