Ester Noronha
Ester Noronha | |
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 Ester in 2018 | |
| Born | Ester Valerie Noronha |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Education | M.A. in Political science |
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| Years active | 2012–present |
| Spouse | Noel Sean |
Ester Valerie Noronha is an Indian actress, singer. Known for her work in Telugu, Kannada and Konkani film and entertainment industries for more than a decade, Noronha has won the Best Actress Award for her Konkani film Sophiya - A Dream Girl, Best Performance Award for Telugu Webseries Recce and Best Supporting Actress Award for her Kannada movie Lanke. Noronha has worked in more than 35 films in 7 languages including Hindi, Marathi, Kannada, Tulu, Konkani, Telugu and Tamil till date. Her works include Bhimavaram Bullodu, Shakeela, Lanke, Sophiya, and Recce.
Background
Ester Noronha was born to Valerian Noronha and Janet Noronha in Bahrain. She debuted on the Konkani stage as "Baby Ester" at the age of 8.
Career
Noronha debuted in a non-commercial Bollywood film "Baromas". The film went on to be played and nominated in various film festivals around the world including the 2012 South Asian International Film Festival in New York and the DCIFF (DC Independent Film Festival) in Washington, DC.
She was then cast by director Teja in his Telugu movie 1000 Abaddalu in 2013. Noronha was immediately signed for Bhimavaram Bullodu opposite Sunil.
She has since worked in around 35 films in 7 Indian languages.
Personal life
Noronha married Indian singer and Rapper Noel Sean in January 2019.[1]
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Language(s) | Notes |
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| 2012 | Baromas | Hindi | ||
| Mr. Money | Hindi | |||
| Qayamat Hi Qayamat | Rani | Hindi | ||
| 2013 | 1000 Abaddalu | Satya | Telugu | |
| 2014 | Bhimavaram Bullodu | Nandini | Telugu | |
| Usiriginta Neene Attira | Kannada | |||
| Naavika | Kannada | |||
| 2015 | Jugari | Tulu | ||
| Nagrik | Hindi | |||
| Maajhi Aashiqui | Marathi | |||
| 2016 | Garam | Telugu | ||
| Nosibacho Khell | Konkani
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| Meen Kuzhambum Mann Paanaiyum | Tamil | |||
| 2017 | Sophiya – A Dream Girl | Konkani
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| Jaya Janaki Nayaka | Manasa | Telugu | ||
| Athiratha | Kannada | |||
| Nuggekai | Kannada | |||
| Juliet Lover of Idiot | Telugu | |||
| 2018 | Nayanam | Telugu | ||
| 2019 | Kantaar | Konkani | ||
| 2020 | Shakeela | Suhana | Hindi | |
| 2021 | Lanke | Kannada | ||
| 2022 | Iravatham | Maya | Telugu | |
| 69 Sanskaar Colony | Telugu | |||
| DNA | Kannada | |||
| Local Train | Kannada | |||
| Hawayein | Veronica | Hindi | ||
| Recce (Zee 5 webseries) | Rekha | Telugu | ||
| 2023 | Changure Bangaru Raja | Varam | Telugu | |
| Inamdar | Silku | Kannada | ||
| Devil: The British Secret Agent | Rani (cook) | Telugu |
Awards
- "Kala Rathna" Award - Geethanjali Institute, Mangalore[3]
- "Best Actor - Female" (Konkani) - Mandd Sobhan, Mangalore.[4]
- "Excellence in Fine Arts" Award - Christian Chamber Of Commerce and Industry
- "Best Performance" Award - Padmamohana Awards
- "Best Supporting Actress" Award - International Film Festival Goa
Playback Singing
| Film | Language |
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| Nachoiam Kumpasar | Konkani |
| SOPHIYA - a dream girl | Konkani |
| Sanskar Colony | Telugu |
| The Vacant House | Konkani, Kannada |
References
- ^ "Noel Sean and Ester Noronha tie the knot". Deccan Chronicle. 7 January 2019. Retrieved 28 December 2020.
- ^ "Konkani film wins Best Regional Film at Karnataka State Film Awards". oHeraldo. Retrieved 24 March 2021.
- ^ "Mangaluru: Kala-Sangam draws to a colourful close". daijiworld. Retrieved 17 January 2022.
- ^ "'Anthu' sweeps first-ever Konkani film awards". Deccan Herald. Harsha, DHNS. Retrieved 17 January 2022.
External links
- Ester Noronha at IMDb