Maryam Yahaya
Maryam Yahaya | |
|---|---|
| Born | 17 July 1997 |
| Occupation | Film actress |
| Years active | 2016–present |
| Known for | Performance in Mansoor |
Maryam Yahaya is a Nigerian film actress in the Kannywood industry. She gained recognition for starring in Taraddadi, a movie directed by elnass ajenda.[1] For her role, Maryam Yahaya Was nominated as best promising actress by City People Entertainment Awards in 2017.[2] She was also nominated as best actress of the by City People Entertainment Awards in 2018[3]
Career
Yahaya has ambition of acting right from her childhood, she was inspired by most of the Hausa movies she watched. she made her debut in a film titled Gidan Abinci, followed by Barauniya and Tabo where she played minor role.[citation needed] She gain fame after adapting a leading role originally meant for Bilkisu Shema in ''Mansoor'',[4] a sensation movie directed by Ali Nuhu.[5]
Filmography
| Title | Year |
|---|---|
| Gidan Abinci | 2016 |
| Barauniya | 2016 |
| Tabo | 2017 |
| Mijin Yarinya | 2017 |
| Mansoor | 2017 |
| Mariya | 2018 |
| Wutar Kara | 2018 |
| Jummai Ko Larai | 2018 |
| Matan Zamani | 2018 |
| Hafiz | 2018 |
| Gidan Kashe Awo | 2018 |
| Gurguwa | 2018 |
| Mujadala | 2018 |
| Sareenah | 2019 |
References
- ^ Ngbokai, Richard P. (20 July 2018). "Young artistes making waves in Kannywood". Daily Trust. Retrieved 2 August 2019.
- ^ Lere, Muhammad (9 October 2017). "Ali Nuhu, son win at City People Awards 2017 - Premium Times Nigeria". Premium Times. Premium Time Newspaper. Retrieved 2 August 2019.
- ^ "KANO & KADUNA Actors To Storm City People Movie Awards". City People Magazine. Citi people magazine. 28 August 2018. Retrieved 2 August 2019.
- ^ Matazu, Hafsah Abubakar (8 March 2019). "Kannywood's 7 youngest stars". Daily Trust. Retrieved 2 August 2019.
- ^ Ngbokai, Richard P. (20 July 2018). "Young artistes making waves in Kannywood". Daily Trust. Retrieved 2 August 2019.