Mariyam Shifa Biography: Movies, Boyfriend, Age, Ethnicity, Awards, Net Worth, Religion

Mariyam Shifa is a Maldivian film actress, dancer and social-media personality whose rise to prominence began with her debut role in the 2018 suspense thriller film Dhevansoora. Her performance in that project earned attention in the Maldives, and she followed it up with notable appearances in subsequent films and web series.

Alongside acting, she has built a strong presence on social platforms, making her one of the most talked about young entertainers in her country.

Profile

• Full name: Mariyam Shifa
• Date of birth: 22 November 1999
• Age: 26 years old
• Gender: Female
• Place of birth: Lh. Naifaru
• Nationality: Maldivian
• Profession: Actress, dancer, social media personality
• Parents: N/A
• Siblings: N/A
• Spouse: N/A
• Children: One child
• Relationship status: N/A
• Religion: Christian
• Ethnicity: Maldivian
• Net worth: $2 million

Early Life and Education

Mariyam Shifa, now aged 26, was born on 22 November 1999 in the island of Lh. Naifaru in the Maldives. She grew up in a family where the arts played a role: her father was a prominent boduberu (traditional Maldivian drumming) performer and her mother had a background in singing, both contributing to Shifa’s exposure to performance and entertainment early on.

Personal Life

Mariyam Shifa’s personal life remains limited. It is known that she has one child, but there is no detail about her spouse or partner, how they met, or marriage information.

Career

Shifa made her film acting debut in 2018 with Dhevansoora, in which she played the role of a doctor counselling a character suffering from dissociative identity disorder. The film received positive reviews and was seen as breaking new ground for Maldivian cinema.

In 2019 she had roles in Nivairoalhi (a psychological horror thriller) and 40+ (a horror comedy), further expanding her acting credentials.

She moved into web-series formats as well, playing leading characters in series such as Lafuzu (2022-23) where she portrayed “Laika”. She also starred in the 2024 crime thriller web series Ereahfahu, playing the role of Sara.

On social media, Shifa has built an influencer profile with notable reach; she has earned over 1.7 million likes on TikTok and maintains an active Instagram presence.

Awards and Nominations

• 1st MSPA Film Awards – Nominated for Best Makeup – Glamour for Hehes.

Net Worth

Mariyam Shifa’s net worth is estimated to be at least $2 million. Given her work in film and television acting, web-series roles, and her social-media influence, she likely draws income from multiple revenue streams including acting fees, endorsements and sponsored content.

Social Media

• Instagram: @sshifaa.__

Filmography

• Dhevansoora (2018)
• Nivairoalhi (2019)
• 40+ (2019)
• Hehes (2022)
• November (2023)
• Gellunu Rey (2024)
• Raaniya (2025)
• Haasaa (2019-2020)
• Gamini (2020)
• Huvaa Kohfa Bunan (2020-2021)
• Nafsu (2021)
• Lafuzu (2022-2023)
• Vihaali (2022)
• Balgish (2022)
• Yaaraa (2023)
• Ereahfahu (2024)
• Imthihaan (2025)