Erica Fernandes

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Erica Fernandes
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Fernandes in 2021
Born
Erica Jennifer Fernandes

(1993-05-07) 7 May 1993 (age 33)
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Occupations
Years active2013–present
Known for

Erica Jennifer Fernandes (pronounced [ˈɛɾɪka fəɾˈnændɛz]; born 7 May 1993) is an Indian actress and former model known for her work in television. She has featured in Tamil, Hindi, Telugu and Kannada films. Fernandes made her debut in Tamil film Ainthu Ainthu Ainthu. She got her breakthrough with her television debut, portraying Dr. Sonakshi Bose in Kuch Rang Pyar Ke Aise Bhi. She has also acted in Kannada film Ninnindale and many Tamil films including Galipatam. Fernandes is also known for her portrayal of Prerna Sharma in Kasautii Zindagii Kay.

Early life

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Erica Jennifer Fernandes was born on 7th May 1993[1] in Mumbai to Ralph Fernandes and Lavina Fernandes, in a Mangalorean Catholic Konkani family.[2] She did her schooling from Holy Cross High School, Kurla and completed her Pre-Degree Course from Sies College Of Arts, Science & Commerce, Sion. She had enrolled for a BA degree from St Andrew's College, Bandra. Later she discontinued her studies to pursue a career in modelling.[citation needed]

Career

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Modelling career

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She always aspired to be a model since childhood, which earned her the crown of "Bombay Times Fresh Face", "Pantaloons Femina Miss Fresh Face 2011" and "Pantaloons Femina Miss Maharashtra" in 2010 and 2011 respectively.[3]

Film debut and success (2013–2015)

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Director Sasi had seen pictures of her at Meera Kathiravan's office, with whom she was shooting another film, when he was casting for Ainthu Ainthu Ainthu. Sasi offered her a role of a software engineer in the film alongside Bharath, who plays her love interest.[4] Due to the delay of her other films, Ainthu Ainthu Ainthu became her first release. In 2014, she made her debut in Kannada with the film Ninnindale, featuring alongside Puneeth Rajkumar, which was followed by her debut Hindi film, Babloo Happy Hai, directed by Nila Madhab Panda.[5]

She was selected to play the lead role in the Tamil film Virattu, featuring newcomer Sujiv, son of the director Kumar.[6] In February 2014, Virattu eventually released. Galipatam became her first Telugu release. The film received decent reviews from critics, who also noted that Erica "does a good job" and "shows maturity".[7][8] In 2015, she appeared in the Kannada film Buguri.

Television debut, breakthrough and success (2016–2020)

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In 2016, Fernandes made her television debut with Sony TV's Kuch Rang Pyar Ke Aise Bhi where she portrayed Dr. Sonakshi Bose, opposite Shaheer Sheikh.[9] The show was a new age show and her onscreen chemistry with Shaheer Sheikh was appreciated.[10]

Her delayed film with Kathiravan, Vizhithiru, released on 6 October 2017[11] and saw her feature among an ensemble cast including Krishna, Venkat Prabhu and Sara Arjun.

From 2018 to 2020, she portrayed Prerna Sharma in StarPlus's Kasautii Zindagii Kay, opposite Parth Samthaan.[12]

Recent work

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In 2021, Fernandes reprised her role of Dr. Sonakshi Bose opposite Shaheer Sheikh in the third season of Kuch Rang Pyar Ke Aise Bhi: Nayi Kahaani.

She is currently hosting Emirates Draw. a game show in Dubai, which is live streamed across Emirates Draw's digital platforms YouTube, Facebook, and Website.[13][14]

In 2023, Erica played the role of Moushmi in an Amazon Mini TV horror film The Haunting.[15][16]

Media

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In 2017, Fernandes was ranked fourth in The Times of India's Most Desirable Women on Indian Television List.[17]

She was also listed third in The Times of India's Most Desirable Women on Indian Television List 2018.[18] In the same year, Times ranked her 8th in the Top 10 Popular Actress in Television.[19]

Fernandes was placed 13th in Eastern Eye's 50 Sexiest Asian Women of 2019 List and fourth in The Times of India's Most Desirable Women On Television List 2019.[20]

Fernandes was ranked first in The Times Most Desirable Women on TV 2020.[21]

Filmography

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Films

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Year Title Role Language Notes
2013 Ainthu Ainthu Ainthu Manjari Tamil Debut Film
2014 Ninnindale Pramila Kannada
Babloo Happy Hai Natasha Hindi
Virattu Shri Tamil Dubbed in Telugu as Dega
Galipatam Swathi Telugu
2015 Buguri Ishanya Kannada
2017 Vizhithiru Christina Tamil
2023 The Haunting Moushmi Hindi Short Film

Television

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Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2016–2017 Kuch Rang Pyar Ke Aise Bhi Dr. Sonakshi Bose Dixit Season 1 and 2 [9][22][23]
2016–2019 Box Cricket League Herself [24]
2019 Khatra Khatra Khatra [25]
2018–2020 Kasautii Zindagii Kay Prerna Sharma [26]
2021 Kuch Rang Pyar Ke Aise Bhi:Nayi Kahani Dr. Sonakshi Bose Dixit Season 3 [23]

Web series

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Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2022-2023 Emirates Draw EASY6 Host Co-Hosted with Kinan Salameh [13][14]
2024 Love Adhura Nandita [27]
Bada Sheher Choti Family Shruti Khanna Mini series [28]

Music videos

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Year Title Singer(s) Label Ref.
2020 Juda Kar Diya Stebin Ben Desi Music Factory [29][30]
Maula Papon Saregama [31]
2022 Akhiyan Shekhar Khanijo Shekhar Khanijo [32]
Tumhe Pyaar Karungga Lakshay Kapoor VYRL Originals [33]
2023 Wo Kashish Javed Ali, Anweshaa Kashish Music [34][35]
Ishq Hua Javed Ali, Aakritti Mehra Blue Music Record Label [36][37]

Awards and nominations

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Year Award Category Work Result Ref.
2015 SIIMA Awards Best Debut Actress - Kannada Ninnindale Nominated [citation needed]
2016 Gold Awards Best Onscreen Jodi (with Shaheer Sheikh) Kuch Rang Pyar Ke Aise Bhi Nominated
Asian Viewers Television Awards Female Actor Of The Year Kuch Rang Pyar Ke Aise Bhi Won
2017 Gold Awards Best Onscreen Jodi (with Shaheer Sheikh) Won
2018 Asian Viewers Television Awards Female Actor Of The Year Nominated
Asiavision Awards Best Actress (Television) - Hindi Kasautii Zindagii Kay Won
2019 Indian Telly Awards Best Jodi Popular

(With Parth Samthaan)

Won [38]
Gold Awards Best Actor Female (Critics) Won [39]
Style Diva — Won [39]
Asian Viewers Television Awards Female Actor Of The Year Kasautii Zindagii Kay Won [40]
Indian Television Academy Awards Best Actress Popular Kasautii Zindagii Kay Nominated [citation needed]
2021 Iconic Gold Awards Most Glamorous TV Actress — Won
2022 Most Glamorous Actress of the year — Won

See also

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References

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