Oviya
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Helen Nelson, (born 29 April 1991) better known professionally by her stage name Oviya, is an Indian actress who works in the
Early life
Oviya was born as Helen Nelson in a
Career
Debut in Malayalam cinema (2007–2009)
Oviya began her career as an actress by portraying supporting roles in Malayalam films, notably working in Kangaroo (2007) and Puthiya Mukham (2009) starring Prithviraj and as one of the lead characters in the college drama Apoorva (2008).[citation needed] Oviya then worked towards completing a BA in Functional English at Vimala College in Thrissur, before director Sargunam approached her for Kalavani (2010). Sarkunam cast her in the leading female role after seeing a picture of her online and was convinced that he had found the correct actress to portray the role despite reservations from the producer.[5]
Debut in Tamil cinema (2010-2016)
In Kalavani, she was featured opposite Vimal, and the film subsequently gained positive reviews and became a sleeper hit at the box office.[6][7] Critics praised Oviya's performance of a village-based schoolgirl, with a critic from the Hindustan Times stating "Oviya's marvellous expressions convey her gratitude, and she uses her eyes to say it all". Similarly, a reviewer from The Hindu stated "Oviya looks cute and emotes well, which is a rarity these days".[8][9]
Following the success of Kalavani, Oviya signed several small-budget films including
Over the following three years, Oviya prioritised her work in Tamil films appearing in several small and mid-budget projects and alternated between performance-based and glamorous roles. In
Oviya's acting career began to decline after 2014 and she was primarily offered glamorous roles in low-profile films. She was cast opposite veteran actor
Bigg Boss Tamil (2017–2018)
In 2017, Oviya took part in the Tamil reality television show
In early August 2017, Oviya quit the show on medical grounds, following a week-long spat with Arav regarding her one-sided romantic feelings for him. Prior to her exit, she deliberately jumped into the swimming pool to force her departure, prompting the police to briefly investigate a potential suicide angle to the move.[36][37] Despite widespread calls on social media for her to return to the show as a wildcard entrant, Oviya released a video confirming that she had no interest in going back into the Bigg Boss House and would take an extended break and prioritise film opportunities. She also called for the public to forgive Shakthi and Julie for their behaviour towards her on the show.[38]
2019- present
Her acting career also saw positive developments following her stint on the show and her subsequent popularity. A long-delayed, small-budget film titled Seeni was renamed to Oviyaava Vitta Yaaru to cash in on the actress's newfound fan following. Likewise, her Malayalam film Manushyamrugam from 2012, was dubbed into Tamil and prepared for release under the title Police Rajyam.
Filmography
Filmography
† | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
Year | Film | Role | Language | Notes |
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2007 | Kangaroo | Susanna | Malayalam | Malayalam debut |
2008 | Apoorva | Pooja | ||
2009 | Puthiya Mukham | Meera | ||
Naalai Namadhe | Aishwarya | Tamil | Tamil Debut | |
2010 | Kalavani | Maheswari | ||
Manmadan Ambu | Sunanda | |||
Puthumukhangal | Varsha | Malayalam | ||
2011 | Muthukku Muthaaga | Shwetha | Tamil | |
Kirataka | Nethra | Kannada | Kannada Debut; Remake of Kalavani | |
Manushyamrugam | Sophie | Malayalam | ||
2012 | Marina | Sopnasundari | Tamil | |
Kalakalappu | Maya | |||
2013 | Sillunu Oru Sandhippu | Geetha | ||
Moodar Koodam | Karpagavalli | |||
Madha Yaanai Koottam | Ritu | |||
2014 | Pulivaal | Monica | ||
Yaamirukka Bayamey | Sharanya | |||
2015 | Sandamarutham | Minmini (Rekha) | ||
Yeh Ishq Sarfira | Riya | Hindi | Hindi debut | |
144 | Kalyani | Tamil | ||
2016 | Hello Naan Pei Pesuren | Sridevi | ||
Mr. Mommaga | Ramya | Kannada | ||
2018 | Idi Naa Love Story | Abhinaya | Telugu | Telugu Debut |
Silukkuvarupatti Singam | Kanaka | Tamil | Cameo appearance | |
2019 | 90ML |
Rita | Also co-sang "Marana Matta"[48][49] | |
Ganesha Meendum Santhipom | Keerthi | |||
Muni 4: Kanchana 3 | Kavya | |||
Oviyavai Vitta Yaru | Oviya | |||
Kalavani 2 | Maheswari | [50] | ||
2021 | Black Coffee | Malu | Malayalam | |
2024 | Boomer Uncle | Herself | Tamil | [51] |
TBA | Sambhavam † | TBA | Tamil | Filming[52] |
Raja Bheema | TBA | Tamil | Delayed |
Television
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2011 | Neengalum Vellalam Oru Kodi | Contestant | Game reality show |
2017 | Bigg Boss Tamil (season 1)
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Contestant | Reality TV Series[53] |
2018 | Bigg Boss Tamil (season 2)
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Guest | Reality TV Series |
2021 | Merlin | Merlin | Web Series |
Discography
Songs
Year | Song | Album | Composer | Lyricist | Other artist(s) | Notes | Ref. |
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2017 | "Marana Matta" | 90 ML | Silambarasan | Shabareesh Varma | Silambarasan, Harish Kalyan | Debut | [54] |
Awards and nominations
Year | Award | Category | Film | Result |
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2010 | 5th Vijay Awards | Best Debut Actress | Kalavani | Nominated |
2012 | Edison Awards | Best Rising Star Female | Kalakalappu | Won |
References
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External links
- Oviya at IMDb