Mahnoor Usman (Urdu: ماہ نور عثمان, born 17 May 2000) is a Pakistani actress. She marked her debut as a child actor in the independent film Siyaah and was nominated as "Best Actor in a Negative Role" at the 1st ARY Film Awards. Mahnoor Usman has had roles in local dramas and TV commercials.
Career
Usman started her career at the age of 8 as a theatre performer. She marked her film debut in Siyaah, where she played an emotionally reclusive orphan adopted by a couple who cannot have a child. Usman has not been seen in the entertainment industry since her first film.
Usman suffered from clinical depression in her teenage years and was later diagnosed with severe Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, both of which she has spoken publicly about. She has also worked in various aspects of business, including HR, marketing, and customer care, leading several campaigns throughout Pakistan for multinational companies and startups. Currently, she is the official consultant of Being Woman UK, a charity organization founded by her sister Fareeha Usman in Ashington, Northumberland. She continues her studies side by side.[1]
Films
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Siyaah[2] | Natasha | Nominated: Lux Style Awards for Best Actress Nominated: ARY Film Award for Best Actor in a Negative Role Nominated: ARY Film Award for Best Actress in Supporting Role |
References
- ^ "Small budget Siyaah may pave way for indie film-makers". Express Tribune. 28 January 2013. Retrieved 12 August 2014.
- ^ "Siyaah — a low budget project backed by theatre artists". Archived from the original on 5 December 2014. Retrieved 7 August 2014.
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