Helen Nelson, (born 29 April 1991) better known professionally by her stage name Oviya, is an Indian model and film actress who has worked predominantly in the Tamil and Malayalam film industries. She made her breakthrough as an actress in Sarkunam’s rural romantic comedy Kalavani (2010), before appearing in other films including Pandiraj’s Marina (2012), Moodar Koodam (2013) and Madha Yaanai Koottam (2013). Oviya has also enjoyed box office success through her roles in Sundar C’s Kalakalappu (2012) and the horror comedy Yaamirukka Bayamey (2014). In 2017, Oviya appeared on the reality series Bigg Boss.
Oviya’s Early Life and Career
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).[3] 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. She was featured opposite Vimal, and the film subsequently gained positive reviews and became a sleeper hit at the box office.[5][6] 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”.
Oviya Biography
| AboutOviya | |
|---|---|
| Name | Oviya |
| Nick Name | Helen Nelson |
| Profession | Actress, Writer, Model |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Physical Stats | |
| Height (Aprox.) | in centimeters- 163 cm in meters- 1.63 m in Feet Inches- 5’ 4” |
| Weight (Aprox.) | in Kilograms- 55 kg |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Personal Life | |
| Date of Birth | 29 April, 1991 |
| Zodiac Sign | Taurus |
| Age (as of 2019) | 28 |
| Birth Place | Thrissur, Kerala, India |
| Home Town/State | Thrissur, Kerala, India |
| School | N/A |
| College | Vimala College in Thrissur |
| Educational Qualification | BA in Functional English |
| Father Name | Nelson |
| Mother Name | N/A |
| Brother(s) | N/A |
| Sister(s) | N/A |
| Religion | Christian |
| Hobbies | Singing |
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
| Affairs | N/A |
| Husband/Spouse | N/A |
| Children | N/A |
Oviya’s Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Kangaroo | Susanna | Malayalam | |
| 2008 | Apoorva | Pooja | Malayalam | |
| 2009 | Puthiya Mukham | Meera | Malayalam | |
| 2010 | Kalavani | Maheswari | Tamil | |
| Manmadan Ambu | Sunanda | Tamil | ||
| Puthumukhangal | Varsha | Malayalam | ||
| 2011 | Muthukku Muthaaga | Shwetha | Tamil | |
| Kirataka | Nethra | Kannada | ||
| Manushyamrugam | Sophie | Malayalam | ||
| 2012 | Marina | Sopnasundari | Tamil | |
| Kalakalappu | Maya | Tamil | ||
| 2013 | Sillunu Oru Sandhippu | Geetha | Tamil | |
| Moodar Koodam | Karpagavalli | Tamil | ||
| Madha Yaanai Koottam | Ritu | Tamil | ||
| 2014 | Pulivaal | Monica | Tamil | |
| Yaamirukka Bayamey | Sharanya | Tamil | ||
| 2015 | Sandamarutham | Minmini (Rekha) | Tamil | |
| Yeh Ishq Sarfira | Riya | Hindi | ||
| 144 | Kalyani | Tamil | ||
| 2016 | Hello Naan Pei Pesuren | Sridevi | Tamil | |
| Mr. Mommaga | Karthika | Kannada | ||
| 2018 | Idi Naa Love Story | Abhinaya | Telugu | |
| Silukkuvarupatti Singam | Kanaka | Tamil | Special appearance | |
| 2019 | 90ml | Rita | Tamil | |
| Ganesha Meendum Santhipom | Tamil | Post-production | ||
| Raja Bheema | Herself | Tamil | Filming, extended cameo | |
| Muni 4: Kanchana 3 | Tamil | Filming | ||
| Kalavani 2 | Tamil | Filming |
Oviya’s Awards
| Year | Award | Category | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 5th Vijay Awards | Best Debut Actress | Kalavani | Nominated |
| 2011 | Variety Film Awards | Best Actress | Muthukku Muthaaga | Won |
| 2012 | Edison Awards | Best Female Rising Star | Kalakalappu | Won |
| 2013 | FETNA Awards | Shining Star Award | Kalakalappu | Won |
| 2018 | JFW Golden Divas Awards | JFW Golden Diva | Won | |
| 2018 | Aval Awards | Darling of Tamil Nadu | Won |
Oviya HD Photos
