Ayesha Omer
| Ayesha Omer | |
|---|---|
 Ayesha Omer at Ufone Uth Records Press Conference | |
| Born |
Ayesha Omar Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan |
| Nationality | Pakistani |
| Education | Beaconhouse School System |
| Alma mater | National College of Arts |
| Occupation | Actress, model, singer |
| Years active | 1999–present[1] |
Ayesha Omer is a Pakistani actress, model and singer. She is known for her role as Khoobsurat in Bulbulay, Natasha in Ladies Park, Sara in Zindagi Gulzar Hai, Arzoo in Tanhai and Aleena in Dil Apna Aur Preet Parai.
In 2012, she released her first single "Chalte Chalte" and "Khamoshi" which, although a commercial success in Pakistan, was met with a mixed reaction from critics. Omer went on to win Lux Style Award for Best Album.[2]
Career
Modeling
Omer started her career as a model. She has done many commercials such as Kurkure, Harpic, Capri, Pantene and Zong. Omer first hosted the show Meray Bachpan Kay Din on PTV at the age of eight.[3] She then hosted Morning show Yeh Waqt Hai Mera on CNBC Pakistan, Rhythm on Prime TV and Hot chocolate on ARY Zauq.
Acting
Omer made her acting debut with serial College Jeans later she appeared in Geo TV serial Dolly Ki Ayegi Baraat opposite Bushra Ansari, Saba Hameed and Jawed Sheikh. Later she appeared on ARY Digital serial Bulbulay as Khoobsurat, opposite Hina Dilpazeer, Mehmood Aslam and Nabeel. Bulbulay become the most watched sitcom of Pakistan. Then she appeared in PTV serial Dil ko Manana Aya Nahi opposite Amanat Ali, Neelam Muneer and Nadia Hussain, Geo TV serial Ladies Park opposite Humayun Saeed, Azfar Rehman, Hina Dilpazeer and Mahnoor Baloch, Hum TV's serial Zindagi Gulzar Hai opposite Fawad Afzal Khan, Sanam Saeed, Mehreen Raheel and Tanhai opposite Azfar Rehman, Sohai Ali Abro and Goher Mumtaz. She is currently seen in Geo Kahani serial Soha or Savera opposite Sami Khan and Hum TV serial Woh Chaar opposite Maria Wasti, Savera Nadeem and Angeline Malik.[4]
Music
Omer first sang the song "Man Chala Hai" for her commercial Capri. Then she sang the song "Bhooli Yaadon Mein", title song of her serial Ladies Park and "Manjali" title song of Geo TV serial Manjali. She also sang the songs "Aoa" and "Tu Hi Hai".
In 2012, Omer released two album "Chalte Chalte" and "Khamoshi" for which she won Lux Style Awards for Best Album, and in 2013 she released her third album "Gimme Gimme". In 2013 she gave her voice for an old classical song named "Laage Re Nain" and another fusion song "Miyan Ki Malhar" for Coke Studio Pakistan (Season 6).
Filmography
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Indicates not released yet |
Films
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Love Mein Ghum | Herself | Special appearance in song "Love Mein Ghum" |
| 2013 | Main Hoon Shahid Afridi | Special appearance in song "Beautiful Night" | |
| 2015 | Karachi se Lahore | Maryam | Also playback singer for "Tutti Fruiti" |
| 2017 | Yalghaar | Zarmina | Post-production |
| Waar 2 | TBA | Filming[5] | |
| Rehbra | TBA | Filming (Directed by Amin Iqbal)[6][7] |
Television
| Year | Serial | Role | Channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Kollege Jeans[1][8] | Sabahat | PTV |
| 2006 | Kuch Lamhe Zindagi Kay | Mishi | Geo TV |
| 2008–present | Bulbulay | Khoobsurat | ARY Digital |
| 2009 | Meri Zaat Zarra-e-Benishan | Herself | Geo TV |
| 2010 | Dolly Ki Ayegi Baraat | Sila | |
| 2011 | Ladies Park | Natasha | |
| 2012 | Dil Ko Manana Aya Nahi | Noor | PTV |
| Woh Chaar | Meher | Hum TV | |
| Zindagi Gulzar Hai | Sara | ||
| 2013 | Tanhai | Arzoo | |
| 2014 | Soha Aur Savera | Soha | Geo Kahani |
| Meri Guriya (Telefilm) | Qurat-ul-Ain | ARY Digital | |
| 2015 | Mr. Shamim | Sidra Niazi | Hum TV |
| Miss You Kabhi Kabhi | Noor Hassan | Hum Sitaray | |
| 2016 | Mera Dard Bayzuba | Geo TV | |
| Kitni Girhain Baaki Hain 2 | Special appearance in Episode 2 | Hum TV |
Reality shows
| Year | Serial | Role | Channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002–2003 | Meray Bachpan Kay Din | Host | PTV |
| 2005–2006 | Rhythm | Prime TV | |
| 2010–2011 | Yeh Waqt Hai Mera | CNBC Pakistan | |
| 2012–2012 | Hot Chocolate | ARY Zauq |
Discography
| Year | Song | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | "Man Chala Hai" | Song for commercial Capri |
| "Aoa" | Music Video | |
| "Tu Hi Hai" | ||
| 2011 | "Bhooli Yaadon Mein" | Theme song of serial Ladies Park |
| "Manjali" | Theme song of serial Manjali | |
| "Ye Kya Hua" | Theme song of serial Uraan | |
| 2012 | "Chalte Chalte" | Music Video |
| "Khamoshi" | Video Album Lux Style Award for Best Album | |
| 2013 | "Gimme Gimme" | Music Video |
| "Laage Re Nain" | Sung at Coke Studio Pakistan (Season 6) | |
| "Miyan Ki Malhaar" | ||
| 2015 | "Tutti Fruiti" | Sung for the film Karachi se Lahore |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Nominated Work | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Lux Style Awards | Khamoshi | Best Video Album | Won |
| 2016 | 2nd ARY Film Awards | Karachi se Lahore | Best Actor Female | Nominated[9] |
| 2016 | 2nd ARY Film Awards | Karachi se Lahore | Best Star Debut Female | Won[10] |
See also
References
- 1 2 "6 Pakistani comedy shows that need to make a comeback". DAWN. 31 May 2015.
- ↑ "Haters will always hate, says Ayesha Omar". The Express Tribune. Group work. Retrieved 30 December 2014.
- ↑ "Style Icon: Ayesha Omar". The Express Tribune. Sidrah Moiz Khan. Retrieved 30 December 2014.
- ↑ http://style.pk/full-biography-of-ayesha-omer/
- ↑ "Did you know? Sana Bucha and Ayesha Omar to make big screen debut". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 30 December 2014.
- ↑ http://www.hipinpakistan.com/news/1151151/ahsan-khan-and-ayesha-omer-have-signed-a-movie-together
- ↑ http://www.hipinpakistan.com/news/1151163/im-a-lawyer-by-education-but-an-actor-by-birth-says-sarish-khan-miss-pakistan-usa
- ↑ See all episodes (un-official)
- ↑ "Who won what at the ARY Film Awards 2016". HIP. 18 April 2016. Retrieved 21 April 2016.
- ↑ "Who won what at the ARY Film Awards 2016". HIP. 18 April 2016. Retrieved 21 April 2016.