Mohamed Yunaan
Mohamed Yunaan | |
|---|---|
 Yunaan at Niuma Mohamed's Silver Jubilee celebration event, 2019 | |
| Born | 26 May 1991 |
| Nationality | Maldivian |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2017–2020 |
| Spouse | Fathimath Rihula |
| Children | 2 |
Mohamed Yunaan (born 26 May 1991) is a Maldivian former film actor.
Career
[edit]Prior to his official career debut with Aishath Rishmy-directed romantic drama Bos (2017), Yunaan acted in few office teledramas. In Bos he portrayed the role of an IT specialized intelligent blackmailer who turns into a depressed man following the downturn of love.[1] Penned and produced by Fathimath Nahula, Yunaan termed the film as his "dream project" since he was raised in "Nahula's melodramatic universe".[2] Nahula's selection to rope in Yunaan as the male lead was met with controversy, although she considered it as the "most firm and best decision" she took for the film.[3] Upon release, the film and his character met with mixed reviews from critics. Aishath Fareeha reviewing from Sun appraised his performance and noted that his "innocent face" is a fortune to deliver the "right emotion". However, Avas in its film review wrote: "Even though this is his debut performance, I would personally rate a zero to his acting ability as he fails to bring forth the required emotion".[4] The film emerged as the highest grossing Maldivian film of 2017.[5]
In 2019, he again collaborated with Rishmy for Ravee Farooq-directed web television series Ehenas which follows the experiences of a long-term domestic and sexually abused male victim and how he faces the societal obstacles of marriage.[6] The series and his performance as a bully received mainly positive reviews from critics.[7] Aishath Maahaa reviewing from Dho? noted the improvement in his performance compared to his previous venture.[8]
Controversy
[edit]In July 2020, Yunaan alongside his wife grabbed national attention with an emotional plea for financial assistance for medical treatment for their baby daughter in front of the presidential residence.[9][10] Soon after, there were accusations by a fellow actor for the misuse of the financial aid for their personal gain.[9] On 3 October 2020, several reports in the media accused the couple of having "forced sexual relations" with a 15-year-old boy, who reportedly is a member of their family.[9]
Filmography
[edit]Feature film
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Bos | Raidh | [4] | |
| 2021 | Faree | Suhail | [11] |
Television and web series
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019–2020 | Ehenas | Hamdhan | Main role; 22 episodes | [7] |
Short film
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Dhekey Goiyy | |||
| 2018 | Dhathuru | Hussain |
References
[edit]- ^ Adhushan, Ahmed (2 December 2017). "Last two shows of "Bos"". Mihaaru. Archived from the original on 26 March 2018. Retrieved 26 March 2018.
- ^ Adhushan, Ahmed (12 October 2017). "No competition in the industry, might be a one film wonder". Mihaaru. Archived from the original on 4 October 2020. Retrieved 4 October 2020.
- ^ Fareeha, Aishath (2 November 2017). ""Bos"; A Must Watch". Sun (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 17 April 2018. Retrieved 17 April 2018.
- ^ a b "Trapped in the "kisses" of Yunaan". Avas (in Divehi). 14 November 2017. Archived from the original on 17 April 2018. Retrieved 17 April 2018.
- ^ Adhushan, Ahmed (31 December 2017). "2017: Is it a successful year for the film industry?". Mihaaru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 26 March 2018. Retrieved 26 March 2018.
- ^ Anees, Shah (25 March 2019). "'Ehenas' to be up for streaming by April, first teaser released". Raajje.mv (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 27 March 2019. Retrieved 25 March 2019.
- ^ a b Adhushan, Ahmed (4 June 2020). "Ehenas Season 2: Premiere on 18". Mihaaru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 20 August 2020. Retrieved 19 August 2020.
- ^ Maahaa, Aishath (17 July 2019). "Ehenas: A heart-wrenching series". Dho? (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 19 August 2020. Retrieved 19 August 2020.
- ^ a b c "Yunan and Rihula haven't been arrested in sexual abuse case, investigation open". Sun. 4 October 2020. Archived from the original on 4 October 2020. Retrieved 4 October 2020.
- ^ "Parents plead for assistance for their sick daughter in front of presidential residence". Sun. 4 October 2020. Archived from the original on 4 October 2020. Retrieved 4 October 2020.
- ^ Adhushan, Ahmed (6 February 2020). "Under the helm of a debut director, Faree to release in April 2020". Mihaaru. Archived from the original on 10 January 2021. Retrieved 10 January 2021.