Pakistan's top model, actress Aamina Sheikh is a torchbearer for girls' education in the country

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Pakistan's top model, actress Aamina Sheikh is a torchbearer for girls' education in the country

Born in New York, Aamina is now one of the highest paid actresses in Pakistan

Published: November 28, 2019 14:00 Ashfaq Ahmed, Senior Assistant Editor

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Aamina Shaikh — Pakistani model and actress Aamina Shaikh has established a career in the Pakistan entertainment industry with eight films and more than 30 television plays. She is the recipient of four Lux Style Award from nine nominations Image Credit: Instagram/Aamina Shaikh

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Aamina Shaikh — After establishing herself as one of the top female models of Pakistan, Aamina made her acting debut with a leading role in the 2008 telefilm Baarish Mein Deewar. Image Credit: Instagram/Aamina Shaikh

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Aaamina Shaikh — Aamina is a cricket fan. She visited Dubai Cricket Stadium during the Pakistan Super League (PSL) matches last year. Image Credit: Instagram/Aamina

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Aamina Sheikh — Aamina was born in New York City to Abdul Sheikh, a pharmacist by profession. She spent her childhood in Karachi and Riyadh. She received her primary education from Mama Parsi School and secondary from American International School in Riyadh. Image Credit: Instagram/Aamina

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Aamina — Aamina has majored in film video production from Hampshire College, Amherst, Massachusetts and has worked as an assistant at Manhattan-based multi-media company Curious Pictures. Image Credit: Instagram/Aamina

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Aamina — Aamina is a wanderer as she loves travelling. She does not miss the chance to do a photos shoot during her visit to New York. Image Credit: Instagram/Aamina

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Aamina — In 2008, Aamina made her runaway debut with Rehana Saigol's fashion show and continues to become the top model of Pakistan.. Image Credit: Instagram/Aamina

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Aamina — Aamina is an avid reader and she takes every opportunity to read a book or a magazine even during shooting breaks. Image Credit: Instagram/Aamina

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Aamina — In 2011, Aamina played the role of a grieving mother in Summer Nicks' multi award-winning feature film Seedlings and went on to win New York Film Festival Award for Best Actress and SAARC Film Festival Award for Best Actress. Image Credit: Instagram/Aamina

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Aamina — Aamina played the lead in Iram Parveen Bilal's film Josh, before taking on the role of Natasha in the high-octane action spy thriller, Operation 021, produced by Zeba Bakhtiar and directed by Australian filmmaker, Summer Nicks. Image Credit: Instagram/Aamina

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Aamina — In 2013, Aamina was awarded Miss Photogenic Award at the 1st Veet Celebration of Beauty Awards. Image Credit: Instagram/Aamina

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Aamina — Aamina's journey begins with her parents roots in Gujranwala, Pakistan. She was the first female in her family to independently depart and pursue her passion for the fine arts in her higher education in USA. Image Credit: Instagram/Aamina

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Aamina — In addition to acting in television serials, Aamina made her film debut in the 2012 social drama Seedlings, a box-office hit. Image Credit: Instagram/Aamina

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Aamina — Aamina has been face of Pakistan's leading brands and walked the ramp to mesmerise the audience. Image Credit: Instagram/Aamina

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Aamina — Aamina's known for her style to promote traditional Pakistani fashion lines. Image Credit: Instagram/Aamina

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Aamina — Aamina's modeling skills have won him praise across the fashion industry in Pakistan. Image Credit: Instagram/Aamina

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Aamina — After Aamina's worldwide success of her performance in the film 'Cake' -- she was appointed as the 'Global Ambassador for Girls Education' by PAGE - Pakistan Alliance for Girls Education Image Credit: Instagram/Aamina

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Aamina — Aamina is now actively lends her voice and persona to advocating for child rights, women's rights, human rights and contributes effectively towards social impact services across mediums and platforms. Image Credit: Instagram/Aamina

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Aamina Sheikh — Aamina Sheikh is a household name in Pakistan due to her versatile roles in television plays and films. Image Credit: Instgram/Aamina Sheikh

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