# Zainab Qayyum

Zainab Qayyum also known as ZQ, is a Pakistani television actress, host, composer, and former model. 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). She made her film debut with a cameo in action-drama Sultanat (2014) and appeared as Lawyer in Jawani Phir Nahi Aani (2015).

## 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.
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 Qayyum that she would "go on the ramp."

## Filmography
### Film

| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 2014 | Sultanat | Zainab; Aslam's sister | |
| 2015 | Jawani Phir Nahi Aani | Lawyer | |

### Television

| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Network |
| 2005 | Riyasat | Sheri | | ARY Digital |
| 2006 | Piya Kay Ghar Jana Hai | | | ARY Digital Star Utsav Star Plus |
| 2006 | Barsaat Raat Ki | | | ARY Digital |
| 2007 | Wilco | | | PTV Home |
| 2007 | Sarkar Sahab | | | ARY Digital |
| 2008 | Yeh Zindagi Hai | | | Geo TV |
| 2010 - 2011 | Daddy | Maria | | ARY Digital |
| 2012 | Bewafaiyaan | | | ARY Digital |
| 2012 | Maseeha | | | Hum TV |
| 2012 | Do Naina | | | Express Entertainment |
| 2013 | Kaash Aisa Ho | | | ARY Digital |
| 2013 | Sisikiyaan | | | |
| 2013 | Chubhan | | | Hum TV |
| 2013 | Qarz | | ARY Digital | |
| 2013 | Taar-e-Ankaboot | | | Geo Entertainment |
| 2014 | Haq Meher | | | ARY Digital |
| 2014 | Mere Humdum Mere Dost | Almaas | | Urdu1 |
| 2014 | Dil Majboor Sa Lagay | | | Express Entertainment |
| 2014 | Muhabbat Ab Nahi Hugi | Uzma | | Hum TV |
| 2014 | Oos | | | PTV Home |
| 2014 | Gardaab | | | ATV (Pakistan) |
| 2014 | Jalebiyan | Sumaira | | Geo TV |
| 2014 | Bhool | Ainy; Hira's mother | | Hum TV |
| 2015 | Unsuni | Wife of Protagonist | | PTV Home |
| 2015 | Kaanch Ki Guriya | | | Geo TV |
| 2015 | Aik Thi Misaal | Fouzia | | Hum TV |
| 2015 | Mera Yahan Koi Nahi | | | Geo TV |
| 2015 | Muqaddas | Tehreem | | Hum TV |
| 2015 | Mol | Sanober; Rohail's wife | | Hum TV |
| 2015 | Ali Ki Ammi | | | Geo TV |
| 2015 | Dil fareb | | | Geo TV |
| 2015 | Takkabur | Shabana | | A-Plus TV |
| 2016 | Yeh Ishq | | | ARY Digital |
| 2016 | Lagaao | Naila | | Hum TV |
| 2016 | Mannat | | | Geo TV |
| 2016 | 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 | Jao Meri Guriya | | | A-Plus TV |
| 2017 | Phir Wohi Mohabbat | Samra; Alishba's mother | | Hum TV |
| 2017 | Aangan | Aneela | | ARY Digital |
| 2018 | Ki Jaana Main Kaun | Maliha Kaazim | | Hum TV |
| 2018 | Band Toh Baje Ga | Naila (Mariam's mother) | Telefilm | Hum TV |
| 2018 | Khalish | Mumtaaz; Sahil's mother | | Geo TV |
| 2018 | Bisaat e Dil | | | Hum TV |
| 2019 | Do Bol | Nafisa; Iqbal's 2nd wife | | ARY Digital |
| 2019 | 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 |
| 2019 | Shehr-e-Malal | | | Express Entertainment |
| 2019 | Uraan | | Aqeel's girlfriend | Geo Entertainment |
| 2019 | Makafaat | | 3 episodes | Geo Entertainment |
| 2020-2021 | Faryaad | Nazia | | ARY Digital |
| 2021 | Qayamat | Nadra; Rashid's aunt & Nargi's Sister | | Geo Entertainment |
| 2021 | Shehnai | Maliha | | ARY Digital |
| 2021 | Dikhawa | | | Geo Entertainment |
| 2021 | Hum Kahan Ke Sachay Thay | Shagufta | | Hum TV |
| 2021 | Wafa Bemol | Rubina | | Hum TV |
| 2021 | Amanat | | | ARY Digital |
| 2022 | Inteqaam | Saba | | Geo Entertainment |
| 2022 | Badzaat | Mehrunnisa Begum | | Geo Entertainment |
| 2022 | Kaisi Teri Khudgarzi | Andaleeb | | ARY Digital |
| 2022 | Kala Doriya | Mrs Saleeqa Munir Ahmed | | HUM TV |
| 2023 | Bandish 2 | Farhana | | ARY Digital |
| 2023 | Jhoom | Shehla | | Geo Entertainment |
| 2023 | Ehraam-e-Junoon | Samiya | | Geo Entertainment |
| 2023 | Khumar | Dil Araa | | Geo Entertainment |
| 2023 | Jaan-e-Jahan | Naz Begum | | ARY Digital |
| 2024 | Bayhadh | Arfa | | Geo TV |
| 2024 | Burns Road Kay Romeo Juliet | Farhad's mother | ARY Digital |

### 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
* Shiddat
* Tark e Wafa
* The Celebrity Lounge

### Talk show

* Maachis
* kanchan*
* Morning shows

### Telefilm

* Dil Hi Jaane
* Najar Lage Sayain
* Bin Tere Keya Hai Jeena
* Susr-in-Law
* Shiddat
* Meri Jaan
* Pehli Jumerat | Shaista

### TV commercials

* Pantene
* Indigo by Jazz Pakistan
* Dawlance

### 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