Oviya Helen, better known professionally by her stage name Oviya Helen, is an Indian model and film actress who has worked predominantly in the Tamil and Malayalam film industries. Helen came into the limelight following her appearance in the reality show Bigg Boss Tamil Bigg Boss Hindi counterpart. She began her acting career by playing supporting roles in Malayalam films. She is best known for her work in movies such as Kalavani, Kalakalappu, Moodar Koodam, and Yaamirukka Bayamey. She won the Edison Awards for Best Female Rising Star for her role in the movie Kalakalappu.
She was born on 29-04-1991 in Thrissur in the state of Kerala, India. 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 Wiki/Bio
| Birth Name | Helen Nelson |
| Nick Name | Oviya |
| Age | (as in 2023) 32 Years |
| Debut | Film: Kalavani (2010) TV: Bigg Boss (2017; Tamil) |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Sun Sign/Zodiac Sign | Taurus |
| Birth Place | Thrissur, Kerala |
| Date of Birth | 29 April 1991 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Residence | Not Known |
| Home Town | Thrissur, Kerala |
| Hobbies | Reading books, traveling |
Family | |
| Mother's Name | Not Known |
| Father's Name | Not Known |
| Brother | Not Known |
| Sister | Not Known |
Boyfriends/Affairs | |
| Affairs/Boyfriends | Not Known |
Marital Status, Husband and Children | |
| Husband/Spouse | Unmarried |
| Marriage Date | Not Known |
| Children | Not Known |
Education | |
| School | Not Known |
| College/University | Vimala College in Thrissur, Kerala |
| Educational Qualification | B.A. in Functional English |
| Profession | Actress & model |
| Brands Endorsed | Not Known |
| Career Manager | Not Known |
Height, Weight, and Figure Measurements | |
| Height (Approx.) | in centimeters- 163 cm in meters- 1.63 m in feet inches- 5’ 4” |
| Weight (Approx.) | in kilograms- 55 kg in pounds- 121 lbs |
Figure Measurements | |
| Breast Size | 34 |
| Hips Size | 36 |
| Waist Size | 26 |
Extra Ordinary Features | |
| Race / Ethnicity | Not Known |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Eye Color | Black |
| S*xual Orientation | Not Known |
| Dress Size | Not Known |
| Shoe Size | Not Known |
Favourite Things | |
| Favourite Actress | Not Known |
| Favourite Actors | Not Known |
| Favourite Colors | Not Known |
| Favourite Sport | Not Known |
| Controversies | Not Known |
Oviya Hot Images
Oviya Net Worth
Oviya’s estimated Net Worth, Salary, Income, Cars, Lifestyles & much more details has been updated below. Let’s check, How Rich is Oviya in 2023?
| Estimated Net Worth in 2023 (Approx) | $2.5 Million |
| Estimated Net Worth in 2022 (Approx) | $2 Million |
| Estimated Net Worth in 2021 (Approx) | Under Review |
| Annual Salary | Under Review |
| Income Source | Actress & model |
Noted, Currently We don’t have enough information about Cars, Monthly/Yearly Salary etc. We will update soon.
Boyfriends, Affairs and More
Bigg Boss Tamil Season 1, hosted by Kamal Haasan, gained popularity for a lot of reasons. Oviya and Arav’s relationship was one among them. The Kalavani actress tried to drown herself in the swimming pool when Arav ignored her in the house. She also professed her love for the model-actor. Two years after the show, Oviya and Arav are being spotted together in several events and parties. Rumors also suggest that the two are dating each other and are in a live-in relationship.
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Oviya, in an interview, has cleared the air about her relationship with Arav. She said, “During Bigg Boss, we had our share of disagreement and difference of opinion but now, everything has been sorted out. Arav and I are good friends, we are not in a live-in relationship and the marriage reports are also mere rumors.”
Movies List | |
| 2007 | Kangaroo |
| 2008 | Apoorva |
| 2009 | Puthiya Mukham, Naalai Namadhe |
| 2010 | Kalavani, Manmadan Ambu, Puthumukhangal |
| 2011 | Muthukku Muthaaga, Kirataka, Manushyamrugam |
| 2012 | Marina, Kalakalappu |
| 2013 | Sillunu Oru Sandhippu, Moodar Koodam, Madha Yaanai Koottam |
| 2014 | Pulivaal, Yaamirukka Bayamey |
| 2015 | Sandamarutham, Yeh Ishq Sarfira, 144 |
| 2016 | Hello Naan Pei Pesuren, Mr. Mommaga |
| 2018 | Idi Naa Love Story, Silukkuvarupatti Singam |
| 2019 | 90ml, Ganesha Meendum Santhipom, Muni 4: Kanchana 3, Oviyavai Vitta Yaru, Kalavani 2, Dhanusu Raasi Neyargale |
| 2020 | Raja Bheema, Black Coffee |
Oviya In Bigg Boss
In 2017, She took part in the Tamil reality television show Bigg Boss hosted by Kamal Haasan for the Star Vijay channel. She gained instant popularity on the show through her charm and honesty, in comparison to other housemates. While enjoying a cordial relationship with fellow housemate and eventual winner Arav, which later turned into a one-sided romantic relationship, she was repeatedly targeted and bullied by other housemates including Gayathri Raghuram, Namitha, Juliana, and Shakthi Vasudevan. Her clever responses and positive attitude to the bullying won over audiences.
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Voters repeatedly kept her in the show despite her being up for eviction at multiple instances, while she garnered a “cult following” on social media with phrases such as “Oviya Army” regularly trending. Her behavior and positive attitude on the show also attracted other celebrities to tweet in appreciation of her, with the likes of Priya Anand, Nivetha Pethuraj, Sathish and Karunakaran amongst others praising her on social media. The popularity of Oviya reached such a high in late July 2017 that the makers of an unrelated Tamil film, Balloon (2017), included a song titled “Neenga Shut Up Pannunga” and dedicated it to the actress. Likewise, several other songwriters created their own “Oviya Anthems” and released them online.
Some Known Facts About Oviya
- Does She smoke?: Not Known
- Does She drink alcohol?: Not Known
- She had started her acting career from the film ‘Kangaroo’ in 2007, but her debut as a lead actress was from the movie ‘Kalavani’ in 2010.
- She did over a dozen films in 12 months after the success of ‘Kalavani’.
- She has also signed a Bollywood project named ‘Jaat’.
- She has participated in the first season of Bigg Boss (Tamil) which made her gain public support and attention.
FAQ’s
Why Is Oviya Famous?
What Also Works For Oviya Is The Charm She Exudes. Her “Neenga Shut Up Panunga” In A Malayalam Accent To A Fellow Contestant Has Achieved Cult Status. It Helps The Tv Channel That Oviya Has Acted Like A Magnet To Attract The Viewers Every Night.
Who Is Oviya Husband?
Marital Status Unmarried
What Is The Age Of Oviya?
32 Years (April 29, 1991)
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