Reeko Moosa Manik
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Moosa Manik | |
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 Moosa in 2010 | |
| Deputy Speaker of the People's Majlis | |
| In office 28 May 2014 – November 2018 | |
| President | Abdulla Yameen |
| Preceded by | Ahmed Nazim |
| Succeeded by | Eva Abdulla |
| Member of the People's Majlis | |
| In office 28 May 2014 – 29 April 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Himself |
| Constituency | Hulhuhenveiru |
| In office 28 May 2009 – May 2014 | |
| Succeeded by | Himself |
| Constituency | Hulhuhenveiru |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 9 February 1961 |
| Political party | Maldivian Democratic Party (2004–2014[a]; 2022–present) |
| Other political affiliations | Progressive Party of Maldives (2017–2022) |
| Occupation | Actor, politician |
| Nickname | Reeko Moosa Manik |
Moosa Manik (born 9 February 1961) also known as Reeko Moosa Manik is a Maldivian entrepreneur and former actor and politician. He also served as the deputy speaker of the Maldives Parliament, and former chairman of the Maldivian Democratic Party. He was a member of parliament Hulhuhenveiru constituency.[1]
Political career
[edit]Manik first entered politics when he got elected as the MP for Hulhuhenveiru constituency in the 2009 elections in the 17th People's Majlis for the Maldivian Democratic Party.[2]
In 2011, Manik was elected by the MDP National Council to be the acting chairperson of MDP for a year.[3]
Manik was re-elected following the 2014 elections for the same constituency and ran for the position of Deputy Speaker of the People's Majlis, which he later got elected.[4]
In 2014, Manik was expelled from MDP for violating the PG group's three-line whip in three votes in the parliament.[5][6] Although the parliament officially removed him from MDP's PG in 2017.[7][6]
Manik later joined the Progressive Party of Maldives after he was removed from MDP's PG.[8] Manik later left PPM citing concerns about the party's leadership.[6] Manik later on re-joined the MDP in 2022.[6]
Manik originially planned on running for the 2019 elections, but later on dropped out.[9]
Private business and acting
[edit]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.[10]
Filmography
[edit]Feature film
[edit]| 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
[edit]| 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
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | KKB: Kuda Kuda Baaru | Jina |
Accolades
[edit]| 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 | [11] |
| 2007 | 3rd Gaumee Film Awards | Best Actor | Fathis Handhuvaru | Nominated | [11] |
Notes
[edit]- ^ He was expelled in 2014 but the parliament officially removed him from MDP's PG in 2017
References
[edit]- ^ "Deputy speaker signs for ruling party". Avas. 12 July 2017. Retrieved 26 April 2025.
- ^ "Parliamentary Election 2009 Statistics". Elections Commission. Retrieved 26 April 2025. Go to the results tab and go to page 39 and you'll see his name
- ^ Nazeer, Ahmed (19 June 2011). "MDP National Council appoints 'Reeko' Moosa Manik as acting chairperson". Maldives Independent. Retrieved 26 April 2025.
- ^ Naish, Ahmed (28 May 2014). "PPM MP Maseeh elected speaker, MDP MP 'Reeko' Moosa Manik deputy speaker". Maldives Independent. Retrieved 26 April 2025.
- ^ Rasheed, Zaheena (22 December 2014). "MDP expels MP 'Reeko' Moosa Manik". Minivan Daily. Retrieved 26 April 2025.
- ^ a b c d "Reeko Moosa Manik rejoins MDP after being dismissed 8 years ago". Maldives Voice. 9 November 2022. Retrieved 26 April 2025.
- ^ "Parliament announces deputy speaker's ax from MDP". Avas. 8 February 2017. Retrieved 26 April 2025.
- ^ "Deputy speaker signs for ruling party". Avas. 12 July 2017. Retrieved 26 April 2025.
- ^ "Deputy Speaker MP Moosa drops out of parliamentary race". Avas. 9 February 2019. Retrieved 26 April 2025.
- ^ "MTCC, Boskalis deny Thilafushi reclamation bids". Haveeru Daily. 16 February 2011. Archived from the original on 14 June 2011.
- ^ a b Nadheem, Ahmed (25 January 2012). ""ފަތިސްހަނދުވަރު" ދިވެހިންނަށް ކަމުދިޔަ 10 ސަބަބު!" [10 reasons why "Faathis Handhuvaru" was liked by audience]. Haveeru Daily (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 8 December 2018. Retrieved 3 December 2018.