Nuzuhath Shuaib (born 14 September 1988) is a Maldivian film actress.
Early life Nuzuhath Shuaib was born on 14 September 1988 in N. Manadhoo. She was working at Jelly Pizza when her friend, a film actor Ali Azim introduced her to the team of Malikaa. Impressed with the brief meeting, she was roped in to play the title character in the film.
Career Nuzuhath Shuaib made her film debut with Ali Musthafa-directed family drama Malikaa playing the title role, Malikaa, a sidelined daughter who has been underappreciated for her doings while she manages to execute the whole responsibilities of the family. Featuring Ismail Zahir, Mohamed Jumayyil, Fathimath Azifa, Ahmed Asim, Ali Azim and Neena Saleem in prominent roles, the film met with mixed response from critics. Ahmed Nadheem, reviewing for Avas opined that "Shuaib's strong performance was an unforeseen circumstance in the film since such an acting was not predicted to be seen from her debut". Despite low expectations from trade analysts, the film performed moderately at the box office. She next featured alongside an ensemble cast including Yoosuf Shafeeu, Mohamed Manik, Ahmed Saeed and Ali Seezan in the comedy film Naughty 40 (2017) which was directed by Shafeeu. The film revolves around three friends, Ashwanee, Ahsan and Ajwad (Played by Shafeeu, Saeed and Manik respectively) who are single and having a youthful outlook, in spite of being in their forties. Aishath Maaha from Avas found her to be "good" and predicted her to "have a colorful career with meaty roles". The film met with both critical and commercial success, emerging as one of the highest grossing Maldivian films of the year. This followed with an item number in Abdul Fatthah's romantic drama Hahdhu (2017); a remixed version of the iconic song "Giritee Loabin".
In 2018, Shuaib was featured opposite Mohamed Jumayyil and Mariyam Majudha in Ali Shifau's family drama Vakin Loabin (2018). The film tells a story of a young couple's divorce and its impact on everyone involved. Upon release, the film met with positive response from critics—specifically praising the screenplay for toning down its melodrama and breaking from the stereotypes of its genre—and was a commercial success. In a pre-premier review from Raajje.mv, Ismail Naail Nasheed favored the character development and minimised use of melodrama in the film while praising Nuzuhath Shuaibs's performance throughout the movie: "From acting to delivering the dialogues, she has mastered the art of expression to the like of any experienced actors. Her psychotic micro-expressions steal the limelight of this movie while proving that Shuaib perfectly delivered her character to the fullest".
In 2023, Ilyas Waheed-directed crime thriller Nina was released where Shuaib played the title role as an empowering woman determined to secure justice for herself. In preparation for her role, she underwent rigorous martial arts training for over two months and charged a fee of MVR 1.5 lakh for her role in the project.
Media image In 2018, Mohamed was ranked in the tenth position from Dho?'s list of Top Ten Actresses of Maldives where writer Aishath Maaha opined that Mohamed is a "promising" actress who has left a big impact with her limited projects.
Filmography
Feature film Year Title Role Notes 2017 Malikaa Malikaa Nominated—Gaumee Film Award for Best Actress 2017 Naughty 40 Zoya 2017 Hahdhu Herself Special appearance in song "Giritee Loabin" 2018 Vakin Loabin Roona Nominated—Gaumee Film Award for Best Supporting Actress 2019 Goh Raalhu Husham's girlfriend 2019 Maamui Dhiyana 2019 Leena Faathun 2019 Bavathi Shehenaz 2021Faree Faree 2023Nina Aishath Nina Hussain 2023 Free Delivery Bappi 2024Kanbalhi Aalia 2025Loabin...? Nuzu 2025Alvadhaau Aiza 2026 Lamha Seema 2026 Magey Bituge Wedding Herself Special appearance in song "Kaiveni Medley"
Television Year Title Role Notes 2019 Yes Sir Various characters Recurring role 2020 Ehenas Herself Guest role; Episode: "Reality Check" 2021Rumi á Jannat Hawwa Jannat Main role; 15 episodes 2021–2022Mazloom Mariyam Zaha Zahir Main role in "Chapter 1: Mazloom" 2021 Loabi Vias Zeyba Main role; 8 episodes 2021 Noontha? Sana Main role in the segment "Rules & Regulations" 2022 Shakuvaa Rindha Main role; 5 episodes 2022Biruveri Vaahaka Saba Main role; 6 episodes 2023–2024Yaaraa Aminath Rizwana Main role; 31 episodes 2024 Dark Rain Chronicles Sama Ali Main role in the segment "Lemon Cake" 2024–2025 Roaleemay Liusha Main role; 15 episodes 2025Varah Loabivey Aisha Main role; 5 episodes 2025 Moosun Inasha Main role; 6 episodes 2026 Hashma
Accolades Year Award Category Nominated work Result 2019 9th Gaumee Film Awards Best Actress Malikaa Best Supporting Actress Vakin Loabin 2025 1st MSPA Film Awards Best Lead Actor – Female Nina Best Debut – Female Vakin Loabin Best Comedian Vakin Loabin
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