Zainab Qayyum
Zainab Qayyum (ZQ) | |
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زینب قیوم | |
| Born | Zainab Qayyum 1975 (age 45–46) |
| Alma mater | Kinnaird College for Women University |
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| Years active | 2000–present |
Zainab Qayyum also known as ZQ, is a Pakistani television actress, host, composer, and former model.[1] She was crowned the best model of the year in the Lux Style Awards (2004) and was given the Most Stylish TV Actress Award in the Indus Style Awards (2006). Qayyum has appeared in numerous Urdu television series and music videos, and is known for her comic and strong antagonist roles in television serials. Some of her notable performance include Riyasat (2005), Sarkar Sahab (2007), Yeh Zindagi Hai (2008), Jalebiyan (2014), Mohabbat Ab Nahi Hogi (2015), Lagaao (2016), Aangan (2017), Phir Wohi Mohabbat (2017).[2][3] She made her film debut with a cameo in action-drama Sultanat (2014) and appeared as Lawyer in Jawani Phir Nahi Aani (2015).[4]
Life and career[]
Qayyum was born in Karachi. She did her O-Levels in Karachi, and then moved to Lahore to study for her B.A and M.A. She graduated from Kinnaird College with a master's degree in English literature. She taught in Lahore Grammar school for a year before joining Libas as an Assistant Editor. She worked there for two years while doing her Masters.[5]
Qayyum received her first experience of modelling in 1991 when Vaneeza Ahmad asked her to help backstage for a fashion show, and being short of models, also told Oqyyum that she would "go on the ramp."[6] She has hosted a morning show on the Duniya News, and "Maachis", a talk show on Hum TV that focusses on real-life family issues.[citation needed]
Filmography[]
Film[]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Sultanat | Zainab; Aslam's sister | [7] |
| 2015 | Jawani Phir Nahi Aani | Lawyer |
Television[]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Network |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Riyasat | Sheri | ARY Digital | |
| 2006 | Piya Kay Ghar Jana Hai Barsaath Raat Ki |
ARY Digital Star Utsav Star Plus | ||
| 2007 | Sarkar Sahab | ARY Digital | ||
| 2008 | Yeh Zindagi Hai | Geo TV PTV Home | ||
| 2010–2011 | Daddy | Maria | ARY Digital | |
| 2012 | Bewafaiyaan Maseeha Do Naina |
[8] | Hum TV Express Entertainment | |
| 2013 | Kaash Aisa Ho Sisikiyaan Chuhban Qarz |
ARY Digital Hum TV | ||
| 2014–2015 | Haq Meher | ARY Digital | ||
| 2014 | Mere Humdum Mere Dost Dil Majboor Sa Lagay |
Almaas | Urdu1 Express Entertainment | |
| 2014 | Muhabbat Ab Nahi Hugi Oos |
Uzma | PTV Home Hum TV | |
| 2014 | Gardaab | ATV (Pakistan) | ||
| 2014 | Jalebiyan | Sumaira | Geo TV | |
| 2014 | Bhool | Ainy; Hira's mother | ||
| 2015 | Unsuni | Wife of Protagonist | ||
| 2015 | Kaanch Ki Guriya | |||
| 2015-2016 | Aik Thi Misaal | Fouzia | Hum TV | |
| 2015 | Mera Yahan Koi Nahi | |||
| 2015 | Muqaddas | Tehreem | Hum TV | |
| 2015 | Mol | Sanober; Rohail's wife | Hum TV | |
| 2015 | Ali Ki Ammi | |||
| 2015 | Dil fareb | Geo TV | ||
| 2015 | Takkabur | Shabana | A-Plus TV | |
| 2016-2017 | Yeh Ishq | ARY Digital | ||
| 2016 | Lagaao | Naila | ||
| 2016–2017 | Mannat | Geo TV | ||
| 2016–2017 | Kuch Na Kaho | Aliya | Hum TV | |
| 2017 | Dil-e-Majboor | TVOne Pakistan | ||
| 2017 | Yaqeen Ka Safar | Romana; Women activist | Hum TV | |
| 2017 | Dil Nawaz | Hazrat Bibi | A-Plus TV | |
| 2017–2018 | Jao Meri Guriya | A-Plus TV | ||
| 2017 | Phir Wohi Mohabbat | Samra; Alishba's mother | Hum TV | |
| 2017–2018 | Aangan | Aneela | ARY Digital | |
| 2018 | Ki Jaana Main Kaun | Maliha Kaazim | [9] | Hum TV |
| 2018 | Band Toh Baje Ga | Saman's mother | Telefilm[10] | Hum TV |
| 2018 | Khalish | Mumtaaz; Sahil's mother | [11] | Geo TV |
| 2018–2019 | Bisaat e Dil | Hum TV | ||
| 2019 | Do Bol | Nafisa; Iqbal's 2nd wife | [12] | ARY Digital |
| 2019–2020 | Deewar-e-Shab | Gul Naaz | Hum TV | |
| 2019 | Pakeezah Phuppo | Pakeeza | ARY Digital | |
| 2019 | Ramz-e-Ishq | Khadija Begum | Geo Entertainment | |
| 2019 | Dil-e-Gumshuda | Alizey's mother | Geo TV | |
| 2019 | Tu Mera Junoon | Geo TV | ||
| 2020 | Shehr-e-Malal | [13] | Express Entertainment | |
| 2020 | Uraan | Aqeel's girlfriend | Geo TV | |
| 2020 | Makafaat | 3 episodes | Geo TV | |
| 2020-2021 | Faryaad | Nazia | ARY Digital | |
| 2021 | Qayamat | Nadra; Rashid's aunt & Nargi's Sister | Geo TV | |
| 2021 | Shehnai | Maliha | ARY Digital | |
| 2021 | Dikhawa | Geo TV | ||
| 2021 | Hum Kahan Ke Sachay Thay | Shagufta | Hum TV | |
| 2021 | Rubina | Hum TV | ||
| TBA | Aik Gunah Aur Sahi | Geo TV |
Other appearances[]
- Kabhi Na Kabhi
- Kuch To Kaha Hota
- Thora Thora Pyar
- Bewafaian
- Barsaath Raat Ki
- Naa Jaane Kyun
- Vasl-e-Yaar
- Na Dil Dayti
- Aitebaar
- Aania
- Chubhan
- Dil e Majboor
- Siskiyaan
- The Celebrity Lounge
Talk show[]
- Maachis
- Morning shows
Telefilm[]
- Dil Hi Jaane
- Najar Lage Sayain
- Bin Tere Keya Hai Jeena
- Susr-in-Law
- Meri Jaan
TV Commericials[]
Music videos[]
- (2002) | Abrar-ul-Haq's | "Asaan Jana Malo Maal"
- (2016) | Ali Sher's | "Wohi Rastey"
- Jawad Bashir's | "Dr & Billa"
- (2003) | Ali Zafar's | "Rangeen"
Awards and nominations[]
- Best model of the year 2004 – Lux Style Awards
- Most stylish TV Actress – Indus Style Awards 2006
References[]
- ^ "The supermodel's new fetish". The Express Tribune. August 26, 2010. Retrieved March 23, 2019.
- ^ "4 times Vaneeza Ahmad and Zainab Qayyum shocked us on Tonite with HSY". Something Haute. September 3, 2018. Retrieved March 23, 2019.
- ^ "The best Pakistani dramas of 2017 that kept us glued to our screens, and what awaits in 2018". Retrieved March 23, 2019.
- ^ "Actress Zainab Qayyum Tells That Why He Has Left His Husband". Retrieved March 23, 2019.
- ^ "Pakistani society sees models as escorts: Iffat Rahim". The Express Tribune. December 29, 2016. Retrieved March 23, 2019.
- ^ "Interview With Zainab Qayyum". Retrieved May 23, 2020.
- ^ Jawaid, Mohammad Kamran (July 31, 2014). "Movie Review: It doesn't get worse than Saltanat". Dawn. Pakistan. Retrieved March 23, 2019.
- ^ "Eleven ignored dramas of Marina Khan". The Nation. November 17, 2017. Retrieved March 23, 2019.
- ^ "Yashma Gill's 'Ki Jana Main Kaun' can prove to be another milestone for Pakistani dramas". Daily Times. July 4, 2018. Retrieved March 23, 2019.
- ^ NewsBytes. "Yasir Hussain and Hania Aamir team up for a telefilm". The News International. Retrieved March 23, 2019.
- ^ Shabbir, Buraq. "Khalish concludes after a riveting run". The News International. Retrieved March 23, 2019.
- ^ Saleem, Shahjehan. "Five progressive characters we need more of on television". The News International. Retrieved April 14, 2019.
- ^ Tribune.com.pk (February 11, 2020). "Shahood Alvi, Maria Wasti spill the beans on upcoming serial 'Shehr e Malal'". The Express Tribune. Retrieved April 3, 2020.
External links[]
- 1975 births
- Living people
- Pakistani television actresses
- Pakistani female models
- Pakistani Muslims
- Pakistani television hosts
- Actresses from Karachi
- Kinnaird College for Women University alumni
- Pakistani film actresses
- Lux Style Award winners
- 21st-century Pakistani actresses
- Pakistani women television presenters