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Reeko Moosa Manik

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Maldivian politician Reeko Hanburu Moosa

Moosa Manik (born 9 February 1961) also known as Reeko Moosa Manik is a Maldivian former actor and politician. He also served as former deputy speaker of the Maldives Parliament, and former chairman of the Maldivian Democratic Party. He was a member of parliament Hulhu Henveiru constituency.[1]

Private business, acting, and politics

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Manik and his family own Heavy Load Private Limited, a company based in the Maldives which is primarily involved in island reclamation and harbor development works. Under his chairmanship in the company, Heavy Load Private Limited was awarded major government projects including a US$21 million (Rf269.8 million) reclamation project to reclaim 130 hectares from Thilafushi lagoon and Emboodhoo. Major projects awarded were forwarded to Maldives Anti corruption Commission, including Thilafushi reclamation project.[2]

Moosa launched a campaign for the parliament in 2019 but later withdrew stating lack of interest. He was contesting for Laamu Atoll Constituency, which was the constituency he initiated his political career for as special Majilis Member.[3]

Filmography

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Feature film

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Year Title Role Notes
N/A Ihthifaaq
N/A Loabi Vevidhaane
1991 Loabeege Thoofan Akram
1992 Naseebu
1993 Imthihaan Jamaal
1993 Beyvafaa Manik / Solih
1993 Ihsaas Nasheedh
1993 Thuhumathu Nihadh
1994 Dheriyaa Naasif
1995 Biru
1996 Haqqu Shahidh (Shaadu) Gaumee Film Award for Best Actor
1996 Edhuvas Hingajje Imran
1996 Nibu Saleem Double role
1997 Heelaiy Shah Naseer
1997 Fathis Handhuvaru Jina
1998 Dhauvaa Mohamed Areesh
1998 Sirru Rilwan
1999 Umurah Dr. Riyaz
2000 2000 Vana Ufan Dhuvas Vishan
2000 Majubooru Loabi Shafiu
2000 Naaummeedhu Ayaz
2000 Emme Fahu Dhuvas Atheef
2003 Ginihila Hakeem
2004 Hatharu Udhares Naseem
2011 E Bappa Moosa Special appearance
2024 Lasviyas Mahir

Television

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Year Title Role Notes
1993 Dhanmalhi Idhurees Teledrama
1993 Gundolhi Moosanik Main role
1994 Dhanthura Idhurees Main role; 1 episode
1994 Haalathu Main role; 1 episode
1994 Inthizaaru Naadhiru Main role; 13 episodes
1994 Furusathu Moosafulhu Main role
1997-1999 Kahthiri Kaamil Main role

Short film

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Year Title Role Notes
2020 KKB: Kuda Kuda Baaru Jina

Accolades

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Year Award Category Nominated Work Result Ref(s)
1994 Aafathis Awards - 1993 Best Actor Naseebu Nominated
1995 Aafathis Awards - 1994 Best Actor NA Won
Best Supporting Actor NA Won
1st Gaumee Film Awards Best Supporting Actor Ihsaas Won
1997 Aafathis Awards - 1996 Best Actor Haqqu Won
2nd Gaumee Film Awards Best Actor Haqqu Won
National Award of Recognition Performing Arts - Acting Won
1998 Aafathis Awards - 1997 Best Actor Fathis Handhuvaru Won [4]
2007 3rd Gaumee Film Awards Best Actor Fathis Handhuvaru Nominated [4]

References

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  1. ^ "Deputy speaker signs for ruling party". Avas Online. 2018-11-01.
  2. ^ "Dredging Today – Maldives: Boskalis, MTCC Deny Thilafushi Reclamation Project Bids". Dredgingtoday.com. 2011-02-16. Retrieved 2012-10-17.
  3. ^ "Deputy Speaker MP Moosa drops out of parliamentary race". Avas Online. 2019-02-09.
  4. ^ a b Nadheem, Ahmed (25 January 2012). "10 reasons why Fathis Handhuvaru was liked by audience". Mihaaru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 8 December 2018. Retrieved 3 December 2018.
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