Mozeza Ashraf Monalisa (born October 5, 1984; known as Monalisa)[1] is a retired Bangladeshi actress, model and dancer. She started her career by appearing in television commercials and stage dancing. She subsequently won Miss Photogenic 2000.[2] She played in several television series and telefilms[3] and is a trained dancer.[4][5][3]
Mozeza Ashraf Monalisa | |
|---|---|
 Monalisa in 2016 | |
| Born | 5 October 1984 Dhaka, Bangladesh |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, model, dancer |
| Years active | 1997 - present |
| Spouses |
Faiaz Sharif
(m. 2012; div. 2014) |
Career
editMonalisa started acting, stage dancing and modeling at age 10.[6] Beginning as a dancer, Monalisa became popular for her appearances in television commercials.[7] She later acted in television plays including Boyosh Jokhon Ekhush, Kagojer Phool and Humayun Ahmed's Trishna. Among many other brands, Monalisa is the brand ambassador of BanglaLink Telecommunication.[8]
Personal life
editMonalisa married Faiyaaz Sharif on 12 December 2012.[9] Sharif is a non-resident Bangladeshi businessman living in the United States. The couple then moved New York, and ended up in divorce in 2014.[1][10][11]
As of August 2018, Monalisa has been residing in the United States where she works as a beauty adviser in Sephora. Previously, she worked at MAC Cosmetics and KIKO Milano.[12]
Television
edit- Baazi (2011)
- Ektu Bhalobasha (2011)
- Bandulum (2011)
- Romeora (2011)
- All Rounder (2011)
- Bhalo Theko Ful Mishti Bokul (2011)
- Champakoli (2012)
- Sikander Box Ekhon Birat Model (2012)
- Average Aslam (2016)
- Kid Solaiman (2016)
- Chirkutt (2016)
- Mr.Perfectionist (2016)
- Antorjatik Mama (2016)
- Finix Fly (2016)
- Ami Tumi O She (2016)
Awards
edit- Miss Photogenic 2000 Bangladesh
- BIMA Award UK
- Channel i Performance Award
- Meril Prothom Alo Awards (2002)[13]
- Dhallywood Award USA
- Bangladesh Reporters' Association Award
References
edit- ^ a b "Monalisa turns 30". Daily Sun. Retrieved 1 December 2019.
- ^ "Monalisa First taste of modelling". The Daily Star. Retrieved 23 July 2013.
- ^ a b "Monalisa busy in competitive media arena". Retrieved 23 July 2013.
- ^ "Spicy Bites- Monalisa: Model to role model". news.priyo.com. Retrieved 23 July 2013.
- ^ "The Monalisa mystique". news.priyo.com. Archived from the original on 29 July 2013. Retrieved 23 July 2013.
- ^ "I am very selective about my work: Monalisa". Archived from the original on 21 July 2013. Retrieved 23 July 2013.
- ^ "Monalisa's price for fame". Archived from the original on 1 January 2014. Retrieved 23 July 2013.
- ^ "Monalisa- captured the hearts of a huge audience". news.priyo.com. Retrieved 23 July 2013.
- ^ "Wedding bells for Monalisa". The Daily Star. 12 December 2012. Retrieved 1 December 2019.
- ^ ঢালিউডে আলোচিত বিবাহ বিচ্ছেদ [Notable divorces in Dhallywood]. Channel i (in Bengali). 5 June 2016. Retrieved 30 November 2019.
- ^ "Monalisa to make a comeback after settling divorce". Dhaka Tribune. 30 December 2013. Retrieved 1 December 2019.
- ^ "Monalisa Smiles". The Daily Star. 4 August 2018. Retrieved 1 December 2019.
- ^ "Monalisa at DailyStar Cafe". The Daily Star. Retrieved 23 July 2013.
External links
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