Deeya Maskey
Deeya Maskey or Diya Maskey (Nepali: दिया मास्के) is a Nepalese movie actress, accomplished dancer, theater artist and a theatre director. She is also well known as popular judge/gang leader on TV reality show Himalaya Roadies. She debuted on Nepalese film Kagbeni which was directed by one of the most influential director of Nepali film industry Bhusan Dahal. It is said that the movie had brought Nepali movie industry to some new milestone. She was also awarded with the national award by NIFF as “Best actress of 2022” for her role in her most recent movie Prakash.[1]
Deeya Maskey | |
|---|---|
| Born | |
| Other names | Diya Maskey |
| Years active | 2008–present |
| Height | 1.66 m (5 ft 5 in) |
| Spouse | Anup Baral (m.2014) |
Deeya Maskey is considered as an actress who prefers to work in art films and non-commercial movies. Kagbeni, Saanghuro, Soongava, Dokh, Prakash are some examples of non-commercial movies done by her. Deeya Maskey who has also worked in numerous theatrical plays and dramas marked her debut as a theater director from the play "Katha Kasturi" in 2022.[2][3][4]
Personal life
Maskey married popular Nepalese actor, theater artist, theater director and movie director Anup Baral in 2014.She also runs her own acting school "Actors Studio Nepal".
Filmography
FILMS
| Year | Title | Role | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Kagbeni | Lead | Debut Flim |
| 2011 | Ek Din Ek Raat | Lead | N/A |
| 2012 | Soongava | Lead | Nepal nominated this movie to send in the Academy Award (Oscar) |
| 2013 | Saanghuro | Lead | International Awards Winning Movie |
| 2014 | Tata Bye Bye | Supporting | Featured in "SAN FRANCISCO GLOBAL MOVIE FEST" |
| 2014 | Fitkiri | Lead | N/A |
| 2015 | Hostel Returns | Supporting Cast | Special Appearance |
| 2018 (announced) | Cosmic love | Lead | TBA |
| 2022 | Dokh | Lead | Critically acclaimed but flopped |
| 2022 | Prakash | Lead | Critically acclaimed and blockbuster |
SHORT MOVIES
| Name | Role | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Kokh:A womb | Lead | (released for awareness purpose) |
| Cyber Cry | Lead | |
| Hundred Rupees | Lead | International Award winning |
TV SHOWS
| Year | Show | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Dalan Drama | Television as well as acting debut |
| 2017-Present | Himalaya Roadies | Judge/ Gang leader |
DANCE AND MUSIC VIDEOS
- She has also appeared in numerous nepali music videos making her one of the most critically acclaimed Nepali dancer and actress in Nepal.Her first ever modeling in a music video was in one of the most successful Nepali song of 90's 'Bhijyo Sirani'.Her latest performance in a music video is in "Fatyo ni maiti ko chino" song by Astha Raut. Most probably Deeya Maskey who has her qualification in dancing field has appeared in more than 70+ dancing videos, music videos, and play dances.
References
- Lama, Kiran (2019-11-04). "Five Things about Deeya Maskey". Republica. Archived from the original on 2022-08-16. Retrieved 2022-08-15.
- "HM's Food & Wine Magazine » Deeya Maskey". Fnw.com.np. 2012-12-04. Archived from the original on 2014-03-30. Retrieved 2014-04-26.
- "Biography of Deeya Maskey, actress, dancer and model". Nepali Actress. 2016-12-02. Retrieved 2017-07-29.
- "Diya Maskey". reelnepal. Retrieved 2017-07-29.
External links
- Deeya Maskey at IMDb