Get to know the multifaceted South Indian actress Oviya Helen through this comprehensive biography, exploring her career, personal life, and notable achievements.
Wiki/Biography
Oviya Helen, born Helen Nelson on Monday, April 29, 1991 (age 33 as of 2024), hails from Thrissur City, Kerala. Her zodiac sign is Taurus. She completed a BA in Functional English from Vimala College, Thrissur.
Physical Appearance
- Height: Approximately 5’4″
- Eye Colour: Black
- Hair Colour: Black
Family, Caste & Boyfriend
Oviya comes from a Christian Malayali family. While details about her immediate family remain relatively private, her heritage is an important part of her identity.
Career
Oviya’s acting journey began with supporting roles. Her debut was in the 2007 Malayalam film “Kangaroo,” where she played Susanna. She then appeared in films like “Puthiya Mukham” (2009) and “Apoorva” (2008). Her Tamil debut was in “Naalai Namadhe” (2009) as Aishwarya. A pivotal moment arrived when director Sargunam cast her as Maheshwari in the 2010 Tamil film “Kalavani,” propelling her to wider recognition.
Following “Kalavani’s” success, she took on roles in several films, including “Amara,” “Vengai,” “Mugham Ni Agham Naan,” and “Muthukku Muthagga,” although not all saw theatrical releases. She expanded her reach with her Kannada debut in “Kirataka” (2011) as Nethra. While initially focusing on Tamil cinema, her career trajectory shifted after 2014. Her Bollywood debut came in 2015 with “Yeh Ishq Sarfira,” playing Riya. Her participation in the reality TV show “Bigg Boss Tamil” (2017) significantly boosted her popularity, even though she left early due to medical reasons.
Post-“Bigg Boss,” she appeared in films such as “Muni 4: Kanchana 3,” “Oviyavai Vitta Yaru,” “Kalavani 2,” “Raja Bheema,” and “Black Coffee.” She even made a guest appearance on “Bigg Boss Tamil (Season 2)” in 2018.
Awards & Achievements
Oviya’s talent has been recognized with several awards:
| Year | Award | Film |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Variety Films Awards for Best Actress | Muthukku Muthaaga |
| 2012 | Edison Awards for Best Female Rising Star | Kalakalappu |
| 2013 | FETNA Awards for Shining Star Award | Kalakalappu |
| 2018 | IFW Golden Divas Awards for IFW Golden Diva | – |
| 2018 | Aval Awards for Darling of Tamil Nadu | – |
Controversies
Oviya has faced several controversies throughout her career. These include a reported suicide attempt in 2017 during her time on “Bigg Boss Tamil,” stemming from an alleged rejected romantic advance, and the later leak of a private video in October 2024, with claims of deepfake technology involved.
Favourite Things
- Food: Biryani, Pizza, Lobster
- Politician: Jayalalithaa
Facts/Trivia
- Oviya enjoys travelling, reading, and cooking.
- She made her singing debut with “Marana Matta” from the film “90 ML” (2018).
- She’s a fitness enthusiast and animal lover.
- She has a gypsy girl tattoo on her right forearm.
