Ismail Rasheed Biography: Movies, Age, Wife, Parents, Awards, Net Worth, Height

Ismail Rasheed is a Maldivian actor, director, producer and television presenter whose career in Dhivehi cinema spans decades and includes award-winning performances across acting and creation.

He first became prominent in the mid-1990s through tele-drama roles and quickly transitioned into feature films, where his versatility in comedy, drama and socially conscious work helped make him one of the most respected names in Maldivian entertainment.

Profile

• Full name: Ismail Rasheed
• Date of birth: 20 April 1976
• Age: 49 years old
• Gender: Male
• Place of birth: Malé, Maldives
• Nationality: Maldivian
• Profession: Actor, Director, Producer, TV Presenter
• Parents: Father – Mohamed Rasheed (poet, writer, founder of K.M.R. Production)
• Siblings: N/A
• Spouse: Mariya Ibrahim Rahuma Hassan
• Children: Ali Iufaaf Ismail,Adam Ijlaal Ismail,Isra Ismail
• Relationship status: Married
• Religion: Islam
• Ethnicity: Maldivian
• Net worth: $4 million

Early Life and Education

Born on 20 April 1976 in Malé, Maldives, Ismail Rasheed is now 49 years old. His father is Mohamed Rasheed, a poet, writer and founder of K.M.R. Production. Prior to committing fully to acting, Ismail worked at Maldives Airports Company Ltd but left that job to dedicate time to his acting career.

Personal Life

Ismail Rasheed is married to Mariya Ibrahim Rahuma Hassan, and the couple have three children: Ali Iufaaf Ismail, Adam Ijlaal Ismail and Isra. He maintains a relatively private personal profile beyond his public creative career.

Career

Ismail Rasheed began his screen career in television. His first noted tele-drama role was in Zimmaa (1996) where he won the Tele Drama Award for Best Comedian. Subsequently, in 1997 he received Best Actor and Best Comedian awards for Thafaathu.

His transition to feature film came with Edhi Edhi Hoadheemey (2003), which is credited as one of his early feature-film performances.

He gained further critical acclaim with Heylaa (2006), in which he won a Gaumee Film Award for Best Supporting Actor. His work in Loodhifa (2011) brought him a Gaumee Film Award for Best Actor. Rasheed has also worked as a director and producer, expanding his influence in Maldivian cinema beyond acting.

Awards and Nominations

• Tele Drama Awards – Best Comedian for Zimmaa (1997)
• Tele Drama Awards – Best Actor for Thafaathu (1998)
• Gaumee Film Award – Best Supporting Actor for Heylaa (2006)
• Gaumee Film Award – Best Actor for Loodhifa (2011)

Net Worth

Ismail Rasheed’s net worth is estimated to be around $4 million. His financial earnings likely derive from acting, directing, producing, television presenting and related media engagements within the Maldivian entertainment industry.

Social Media

• Instagram: @kopee_isse
• Twitter/X: @irasheed1

Filmography

• Edhi Edhi Hoadheemey (2003)
• Heylaa (2006)
• Loodhifa (2011)
• Ingili (2013)
• Dhilakani (2013)
• Aniyaa (2014)
• Goh Raalhu (2019)
• Beeveema (2023)
• Abadhah (2025)
• Kan’bulo (2025)