Aamina Sheikh – Biography, Facts & Life Story
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Height, Weight & Physical Stats
| Body Measurements | 32-25-34 inches |
| Bodytype | Hourglass |
| Height | 5 feet 3 inches (1.62 m) |
| Weight | 52 kg (115 lbs) |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Nickname | Aamina |
| Gender | Female |
| Age | 43 years old (in 2024) |
| Date of Birth | August 29, 1981 |
| Full Name | Aamina Sheikh |
| Profession | Actress, Model |
| Nationality | American-Pakistani |
| Birthplace | New York, New York, United States |
| Religion | Islam |
| Published on | October 23, 2019 on 07:29 AM |
| Zodiac Sign | Virgo |
Aamina Sheikh is one of the highest-paid actress, a model of Pakistan. She is also famous internationally as spokesperson of “L’Oreal” which is a famous French cosmetic brand, sold worldwide. She was born in New York City, USA. her father was a pharmacist and has their own textile business. She got her early education from Mama Parsi School, Karachi and then from American International School, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Afterward, she again came back to Karachi and got her O’ level and A’ level from O and A levels from St Joseph’s Convent School, Karachi and The Lyceum, Sri Lanka. Now she take an interest in film production and studied film video production from Hampshire College, Amherst, Massachusetts, USA.
Career Journey
She was started her career as an assistant at a multi-media company, Curious Pictures. However, her showbiz career started as a fashion model in the Pakistani showbiz industry. But she earns international popularity after her work as spokesperson of L’Oreal. She also made her acting debut as a leading actress in a telefilm named a “Baarish Mein Deewar” in 2008 for the first time. This was the socio-political comic telefilm, starring with Mohib Mirza. After the popularity in the “Baarish Mein Deewar, in the same year, she also portrayed in “Aasmaan Chu La”. In this film, she plays the role of a rickshaw driver who earned money to support her family. This film was produced by Syed Ali Reza.
Following the years, Amina also appeared in another romantic drama “Daam” starred with Sanam Bloch and Adeel Hussain in 2010, aired on the ARY Digital. This drama telefilm tells a story of two closest friends of a different class. Amina played the role of a girl who belonged to the upper-class family whereas Sanam Baloch belonged to a lower-class family. After that Amina portrayed back to back in many romantic dramas of television. She also appeared in the award-winning remake drama serial of the same name, “Armaan” starred with Fawad Khan in 2013. This drama tells a story of an underprivileged girl, Zarnaab who lived with her stepmother and half-sister.
She later wide recognized to play the leading roles in many drama serials, including:
1. 2008 Wilco Megha PTV Home
2. Qisson Ki Chadar
3. Mera Naam Hai Muhabbat
4. Boltay Afsanay Razia
5. 2009 Dil-e-Nadan
6. Agar Tum Na Hotay
7. Qisson Ki Chadar
8. 2010 Haal-e-Dil
9. Daam Maliha
10. Saleena Bushra ATV
11. Tere Liye Simran ARY Digital
12. Ishq Gumshuda Neha Hum TV
13. Hum Tum
14. Uraan
15. Mera Saaein
16. Main Abdul Qadir Hoon
17. 2011 Maat
18. Umm-e-Kulsoom
19. Kuch Kami Si Hai
20. Mora Piya
21. Ek Hatheli Pe Hina Ek Hatheli Pe Lahoo
22. 2012 Mera Saaein 2
23. 2013 Mirat Ul Uroos
24. Silvatein
25. Kitni Girhain Baaki Hain
26. Kuch Is Tarah
27. 2014-2015 Jackson Heights
28. 2016 Pakeezah
29. 2017-Present Khudgarz
30. 2018–Present Nibah
Aamina Shaikh telefilm:
1. 2007 Gurmuch Singh ki Waseeyat
2. 2008 Baarish Mein Deewar
3. Waapsi
4. 2009 Bibi Jee
5. Aik Jaise Khuwab
6. Yeh Bakra Nahi Chalega
7. 2010 Mera Mian Bolay Maen
8. 2011 Bhaag Aamina Bhaag
9. 2014 Kanebaaz
10. 2011 Arrange Shadi Ki Love Story
Additionally, she also made her debut on a big screen. She acted in the social film named “Seedlings” in 2012 which was a box-office hit film. This film is about the story of a happy couple who accidentally leaves from each other and their life is changed forever.
In the next year, she starred in the Pakistani thriller mystery film “Josh: Independence Through Unity”, with Mohib Mirza and Khalid Malik. Aamina Shaikh acting the role of a school teacher who nanny is inexplicably disappeared. She got an award and commercial success after this film. Sheikh was widely praised for her role in another movie “Operation 21” with Shaan Shahid. It is the first spy action thriller movie of Pakistan and Aamina won the award also for this film in 2015. The film revolves around an operation of 21 hours to save the two countries (Afghanistan and Pakistan) from turmoil.
She has done print work for various famous advertising companies, such as Deepak Perwani, Amir Adnan, Nomi Ansari, Niche Lifestyle, Khaadi, Teejays, The Men’s Store, Fahad Hussayn, Hang Ten, Maheen Khan, Umbereen Sharmeen, Chinyere, Crossroads and Limited Edition. She has also worked with the most popular Bollywood Pakistani singer Atif Aslam in the photoshoot for Niche Lifestyle. Sheikh has also debut runaway in a fashion show with Rehana Saigol in 2014. She has a chance to join the Pakistani Academy Selection Committee in 2015.
Achievements
The Super Model has received four Lux Style Awards from 9 nominations and many national and international awards. Lux Style Award for Best Model was won by herself because she is considered as one of the top models of Pakistan. Sheikh was also awarded on the 1st Veet Celebration of Beauty Awards and she received the Miss Photogenic Award. She also won the Lux Style Award for the best dress female twice in his life.
She has also received the Lux Style Award for Best Emerging Talent due to her super hit performance in the Geo TV drama series “Dil e Nadan” in 2009, Tarang Housefull Award for the best on-screen couple with Fawad Alam for “Armaan” in 2013 and Galaxy Lollywood Award for best supporting actress in “Operation 21”.
Due to her box office hit film debut in “Seedlings” she has won a national and two international awards, including the Lux Style Award for Best Film Actress, New York Film Festival Award for best performance by an actress and SAARC Film Festival Award for best actress in a leading role.
Shaikh has also received two awards and one nomination for the best actor for the worth praising acting in the film “Josh: Independence Through Unity” in 2013 and 2014. One is the Silent River Film Festival, another was Pakistan Media Award and nominations at the Lux Style Awards.
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Aamina Sheikh Education
Qualification: O-levels and A-Levels, Film video production
School: American International School – AISR
St Joseph’s Convent School, Karachi
College: Hampshire College
Aamina Sheikh Career
Profession: Actress, Model
Known For: Maleeha
Debut:
Love Mein Ghum (2011)
Net Worth: USD $1 million (approx)
Family & Relatives
Father: Abdul Sheikh
Mother: Rehan Sheikh
Brother: Name Not Known
Sister: Name Not Known
Marital Status: Married
Married: Mohib Mirza
No. of Children: 1
Son: None
Daughter: Meissa Mirza
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Who is Aamina Sheikh?
Aamina Sheikh is an American-Pakistani actress, model, born on 29 August, 1981 in New York, New York, United States.
How old is Aamina Sheikh?
Aamina Sheikh is 43 years old as of December 2024.
How tall is Aamina Sheikh?
Aamina Sheikh is 5 feet 3 inches (1.62 m).