Ali Usam, commonly known as Dhona, is a Maldivian film actor, model and TV presenter.

Career

Usam began his professional career as a model in 2009 before starting to work as a host in several television shows. He made his career debut in

Ravee Farooq Ravee Farooq is a Maldivian actor, director, editor and choreographer. Career Farooq made his film debut with Abdul Faththaah-directed romantic disaster film, '' Hureemey Inthizaarugaa'' (2005) cast along with Mariyam Zuhura, Waleedha Waleed, Ib ...

-directed web series ''

Ehenas ''Ehenas'' is a Maldivian drama web television series developed for Baiskoafu by Ravee Farooq, based on the 2012 novel ''Ehenas Hama Loabiveyey'' by Ahmed Iqbal. Produced by Ahmed Iqbal under IQ Productions, the series stars Mohamed Vishal, Aish ...

'' which follows the experiences of a long-term domestic and sexually abused male victim and how he faces the societal obstacles of marriage. Aishath Maahaa reviewing from ''Dho?'' was generally impressed with the acting performance of the newcomers including Usam, though he had a very brief role. He then played the role of a politician who is competing for a seat in

People's Majlis The People's Majlis ( dv, ރައްޔިތުންގެ މަޖިލިސް; ''Rayyithunge Majilis'') is the unicameral legislative body of Maldives. The Majlis has the authority to enact, amend and revise laws, as outlined in the Constitution of t ...

, in

Yoosuf Shafeeu Yoosuf Shafeeu also known as Eupe (20 October 1975) is a Maldivian film actor, editor, writer, and director. One of the most successful filmmakers and actors in Maldivian Cinema, Shafeeu is the recipient of a number of awards, including eight Ga ...

's comedy drama series '' Huvaa Kohfa Bunan''. Mariyam Dheema reviewing from ''MuniAvas'' praised his acting skills and looks, and commented "with this role he has proved that directors can mold him to play any kind of role". In 2021, he again collaborated with Shafeeu for two projects; '' Avahteriya'' and '' Giridha'', alongside

Ibrahim Jihad Ibrahim Jihaad Shavee commonly known as Ibrahim Jihad (born 30 November 1980) is a Maldivian actor. Career Abdul Faththaah's horror film '' Eynaa'' was released in 2004, which appears Sheela Najeeb, Mohamed Manik, Ahmed Shah, Khadheeja Ibrahim ...

Ali Azim Ali Azim is a Maldivian film actor. Career 2010–2016: Early releases Azim expressed his interest in acting at a very young age. Before he pursued a career in acting Azim worked as a dancer and stage performer. He was first recognized by the aud ...

, Ahmed Zia,

Aminath Noora Aminath Noora (born 11 February 1986) is a Maldivian actress. Career In 2004, Noora made her screen debut with a video single directed by Mohamed Niyaz and rendered by Fazeela Amir. Titled "Jaadhooga Jeheyney", the song topped several charts and ...

and Ansham Mohamed. In the comedy series ''Avahteriya'', he played the role of Raseem, a client who is manipulated to find his dream girl, while in the latter, he played the role of an aspiring screenwriter, who along with his two other friends scheme to influence their leaser to finance for their dream to work in the film industry. The following year he collaborated with

Ilyas Waheed Ilyas Waheed is a Maldivian film director, producer, screenwriter and editor Early life Inspired by his father's patriotism, Waheed inclined to pursue a career as an army officer. However, while studying in grade three, he was bedridden for three ...

for two projects, including the four-part anthology web series ''

Mazloom ''Mazloom'' is a 1986 Indian Hindi-language crime drama film directed by C.P. Dixit and produced by Ranjit Virk, starring Suresh Oberoi, Anita Raj and Mandakini in lead roles. Plot summary Purnima is raped by a stranger (Shakti Kapoor) in a t ...

''. Mariyam Waheedha from ''Dhen'' praised the performance of Usam, while calling the chapter an "honorable conclusion" to a benchmark project. This was followed by Azhan Ibrahim's crime thriller web series '' Dharaka'' (2022) which revolves around a high-profile case of the disappearance of a politician's daughter. Reviewing the finale of the series, Ahmed Rasheed from ''MuniAvas'' considered the series to be an "excellent watch, if you are interested in good quality series". The year marks his second collaboration with

for his horror thriller anthology web series '' Biruveri Vaahaka'' as Zedey, a traumatized survivor of a sea incident.

Filmography

Television

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Usam, Ali Living people People from Malé 21st-century Maldivian actors Maldivian film actors Year of birth missing (living people)