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{{short description|Indian actress (born 1993)}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=March 2023}}
{{Use Indian English|date=February 2016}}
{{Infobox person
| name = Erica Fernandes
| image = Erica-Fernandes-snapped-at-Foodhall-1.jpg
| caption = Fernandes in 2021
| birth_name = Erica Jennifer Fernandes
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1993|5|7|df=y}}
| birth_place = [[Mangalore]], [[Karnataka]], India
| occupation = {{hlist| [[Actress]]|[[Model (person)|model]]}}
| years_active = 2013–present
| known_for = ''[[Kuch Rang Pyar Ke Aise Bhi]]''<br/>''[[Kasautii Zindagii Kay (2018 TV series)|Kasautii Zindagii Kay]]''
}}

'''Erica Jennifer Fernandes''' (born 7 May 1993) is an Indian actress and model, who works in Indian television. She has also featured in [[Tamil language|Tamil]], [[Hindi]], [[Telugu language|Telugu]] and [[Kannada]] films. She got her breakthrough with her television debut, portraying Dr. Sonakshi Bose in ''[[Kuch Rang Pyar Ke Aise Bhi]]''. Erica has also acted in many [[Cinema of South India|films in South]] including ''[[Ninnindale]]'' and ''[[Galipatam]]''. Erica is also known for her portrayal of Prerna Sharma in ''[[Kasautii Zindagii Kay (2018 TV series)|Kasautii Zindagii Kay]]''.

==Early life==
Erica Jennifer Fernandes was born on 7 May 1993<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-02-25 |title=5 times Birthday girl Erica Fernandes proved her love for sarees {{!}} PINKVILLA |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230225150229/https://www.pinkvilla.com/tv/news-gossip/5-times-birthday-girl-erica-fernandes-proved-her-love-sarees-1083987 |access-date=2023-08-07 |website=web.archive.org}}</ref> in [[Mangalore]] to Ralph Fernandes and Lavina Fernandes, in a [[Konkani]] [[Mangalorean Catholics|Mangalorean Catholic]] family and later shifted to Mumbai.<ref>{{Citation |author=Kavya Christopher |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-10-18/news-interviews/43145010_1_erica-fernandes-kannada-film-industry-kannada-debut |title=Puneeth is very down to earth: Erica Fernandes |newspaper=[[The Times of India]] |date=18 October 2013 |access-date=6 June 2015 |archive-date=5 November 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131105210304/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-10-18/news-interviews/43145010_1_erica-fernandes-kannada-film-industry-kannada-debut |url-status=dead}}</ref> 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|date=March 2022}}

==Career==
=== Modelling career ===
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.<ref>{{Citation |author=Neha Madaan |url=http://m.beautypageants.in/articleshow/9525041.cms |title=Erica Fernandes is Miss Maharashtra 2011 |newspaper=[[The Times of India]] |date=8 August 2011 |access-date=26 July 2017 |archive-date=14 August 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180814140420/https://m.beautypageants.in/articleshow/9525041.cms |url-status=live}}</ref>

===Film debut and success (2013–2015)===
Director [[Sasi (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 (actor)|Bharath]], who plays her love interest.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://m.rediff.com/amp/movies/report/south-review-ainthu-ainthu-ainthu-is-a-breezy-entertainer/20130812.htm |title=Review: Ainthu Ainthu Ainthu is a breezy entertainer |website=Rediff |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200101050340/https://m.rediff.com/amp/movies/report/south-review-ainthu-ainthu-ainthu-is-a-breezy-entertainer/20130812.htm |archive-date=1 January 2020}}</ref> Due to the delay of her other films, ''Ainthu Ainthu Ainthu'' became her first release. In 2014, she made her debut in [[Kannada cinema|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]].<ref>{{Citation |author=Jyoti Prabhakar |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-12-29/news-interviews/36037060_1_nila-love-story-jalpari |title=Nila Madhab Panda's next film revolves around Delhi |newspaper=[[The Times of India]] |date=29 December 2012 |access-date=26 July 2017 |archive-date=14 December 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131214152652/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-12-29/news-interviews/36037060_1_nila-love-story-jalpari |url-status=dead}}</ref>

She was selected to play the lead role in the Tamil film ''[[Virattu]]'', featuring newcomer Sujiv, son of the director Kumar.<ref>{{Citation |author=Rinku Gupta |url=http://newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/%E2%80%98I-am-not-Ileana%E2%80%99s-sister-I-am-Erica%E2%80%99/2013/04/15/article1544862.ece |title=I am not Ileana's sister, I am Erica |newspaper=[[The New Indian Express]] |date=15 April 2013 |access-date=26 July 2017 |archive-date=18 April 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130418120602/http://newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/%E2%80%98I-am-not-Ileana%E2%80%99s-sister-I-am-Erica%E2%80%99/2013/04/15/article1544862.ece |url-status=live}}</ref> 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".<ref>{{Citation |author=Suresh Kavirayani |url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/140809/entertainment-movie-review/article/movie-review-gaalipatam-innovative-marital-drama |title=Movie Review 'Gaalipatam': Innovative marital drama |newspaper=[[Deccan Chronicle]] |date=10 January 2016 |publication-date=9 August 2014 |access-date=26 July 2017 |archive-date=12 August 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140812215632/http://www.deccanchronicle.com/140809/entertainment-movie-review/article/movie-review-gaalipatam-innovative-marital-drama |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |author=Ranjani Rajendra |url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/cinema-reviews/bold-and-unapologetic/article6295824.ece |title=Bold and unapologetic |newspaper=[[The Hindu]] |date=8 August 2014 |access-date=26 July 2017 |archive-date=1 December 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141201224734/http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/cinema-reviews/bold-and-unapologetic/article6295824.ece |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Citation |author=Sangeetha Seshagiri |url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/galipatam-review-roundup-bold-attempt-worth-watch-606426 |title='Galipatam' Review Roundup: Bold Attempt, Worth a Watch |newspaper=[[International Business Times]] |date=8 August 2014 |access-date=26 July 2017 |archive-date=11 August 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140811205630/http://www.ibtimes.co.in/galipatam-review-roundup-bold-attempt-worth-watch-606426 |url-status=live}}</ref> In 2015, she appeared in the Kannada film ''[[Buguri]]''.

===Television debut, breakthrough and success (2016–2020)===
In 2016, Fernandes made her television debut with [[Sony Entertainment Television|Sony TV]]'s ''[[Kuch Rang Pyar Ke Aise Bhi]]'' where she portrayed Dr. Sonakshi Bose, opposite [[Shaheer Sheikh]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/erica-fernandes-thrilled-about-tv-debut/ |title=Erica Fernandes 'thrilled' about TV debut |date=27 January 2016 |website=The Indian Express |language=en-IN |access-date=4 May 2019 |archive-date=26 April 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190426150310/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/erica-fernandes-thrilled-about-tv-debut/ |url-status=live}}</ref> The show was a new age show and her onscreen chemistry with [[Shaheer Sheikh]] was appreciated.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/5-reasons-why-we-love-kuch-rang-pyar-ke-aise-bhi-lead-pair-sonakshi-dev/listshow/52778448.cms |title=5 reasons why we love 'Kuch Rang Pyar Ke Aise Bhi' lead pair Sonakshi, Dev |website=The Times of India |access-date=1 May 2019 |archive-date=12 October 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201012021311/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/etimes |url-status=live}}</ref>

Her delayed film with Kathiravan, ''[[Vizhithiru]]'', released on 6 October 2017<ref>[[Vizhithiru]]</ref> and saw her feature amongst an ensemble cast including [[Krishna Kulasekaran|Krishna]], [[Venkat Prabhu]] and [[Sara Arjun]].

From 2018 to 2020, she portrayed Prerna Sharma in [[StarPlus]]'s ''[[Kasautii Zindagii Kay (2018 TV series)|Kasautii Zindagii Kay]]'', opposite [[Parth Samthaan]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/kasautii-zindagii-kay-reboot-trailer-shah-rukh-khan-ekta-kapoor-parth-erica-5336224/ |title=Kasautii Zindagii Kay promo: SRK introduces Parth and Erica as Anurag and Prerna |work=The Indian Express |access-date=25 September 2018 |archive-date=25 September 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180925213632/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/kasautii-zindagii-kay-reboot-trailer-shah-rukh-khan-ekta-kapoor-parth-erica-5336224/ |url-status=live}}</ref>

===Recent work===
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.<ref>{{cite news |title=New game with two enigmatic hosts |url=https://www.khaleejtimes.com/uae/new-game-with-two-enigmatic-hosts-and-6000-winners-with-emirates-draw-games |publisher=KhaleejTimes}}</ref> <ref>{{cite news |title=Live Draws - Emirates Draw EASY6 |url=https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDMg-QxSV40Irp3hn5JnGxysibXTm4BmQ |via=YouTube}}</ref>

In 2023, Erica played the role of Moushmi in an Amazon Mini TV horror film '''The Haunting'''.<ref>{{cite news |title=Erica Fernandes opens up on what prompted her to take up 'The Haunting' |url=https://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/television-news/article/erica-fernandes-opens-up-on-what-prompted-her-to-take-up-the-haunting-23282108 |via=Mid Day}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=‘The Haunting’: 5 Reasons Why The Erica Fernandes’ Horror Film Will Leave You With A Pounding Pulse And A Racing Heart |url=https://www.outlookindia.com/art-entertainment/-the-haunting-5-reasons-why-the-erica-fernandes-horror-film-will-leave-you-with-a-pounding-pulse-and-a-racing-heart-news-281152 |via=Outlook}}</ref>

==Media==
In 2017, Fernandes was ranked fourth in ''[[The Times of India]]''{{'}}s Most Desirable Women on Indian Television List.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/meet-the-times-20-most-desirable-women-on-tv/articleshow/64234804.cms |title=Meet The Times 20 Most Desirable Women on TV - Times of India |website=The Times of India |language=en |access-date=3 May 2019 |archive-date=19 September 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180919013043/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/meet-the-times-20-most-desirable-women-on-tv/articleshow/64234804.cms |url-status=live}}</ref>

She was also listed third in ''[[The Times of India]]''{{'}}s Most Desirable Women on Indian Television List 2018.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/hina-khan-tops-the-times-20-most-desirable-women-on-tv-2018/articleshow/69281775.cms |title=Meet TV's most desirable actresses |website=The Times of India |language=en |access-date=12 May 2019 |archive-date=12 May 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190512194858/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/hina-khan-tops-the-times-20-most-desirable-women-on-tv-2018/articleshow/69281775.cms |url-status=live}}</ref>

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.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Meet the Times Top 20 Most Desirable Women on TV 2019 |url=https://m.timesofindia.com/tv/news/hindi/hina-khan-to-shehnaz-gill-meet-the-times-top-20-most-desirable-women-on-tv-2019/photostory/77943901.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200905154907/https://m.timesofindia.com/tv/news/hindi/hina-khan-to-shehnaz-gill-meet-the-times-top-20-most-desirable-women-on-tv-2019/photostory/77943901.cms |archive-date=5 September 2020 |website=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref>

Fernandes was ranked first in [[The Times of India|The Times Most Desirable Women on TV 2020]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Meet The Times 20 Most Desirable Women on Television 2020 - Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/meet-the-times-20-most-desirable-women-on-television-2020/articleshow/83433752.cms |access-date=5 August 2021 |website=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref>

==Filmography==

===Films===
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:left;"
|-
! Year !! class="unsortable" | Title !! class="unsortable" | Role !! Language !! class="unsortable" | Notes
|-
|2013
|''[[Ainthu Ainthu Ainthu]]''
|Manjari
|[[Tamil language|Tamil]]
|Debut Film
|-
|rowspan="5"|2014
|''[[Ninnindale]]''
|Pramila
|[[Kannada]]
|
|-
|''[[Babloo Happy Hai]]''
|Natasha
|[[Hindi]]
|
|-
|''[[Virattu]]''
|Shri
|Tamil
|
|-
|''[[Galipatam]]''
|Swathi
|[[Telugu language|Telugu]]
|
|-
|[[Virattu|''Dega'']]
|Sri
|Telugu
|
|-
|2015
|''[[Buguri]]''
|Ishanya
|Kannada
|
|-
|2017
|''[[Vizhithiru]]''
|Christina
|Tamil
|
|-
|2023
|''The Haunting''
|Moushmi
|[[Hindi]]
|Short Film
|}

===Television===
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:left;"
|-
! scope="col" | Year
! scope="col" | Title
! scope="col" | Role
! scope="col" | Notes
! scope="col" class="unsortable" | Ref.
|-
| 2013
| ''[[The Suite Life of Karan & Kabir]]''
| Supriya
|
|<ref>{{cite news |title=TV Actor Erica Fernandes And Mother Test Positive For COVID-19 |url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/tv-actor-erica-fernandes-and-mother-test-positive-for-covid-19-2690074 |publisher=NDTV}}</ref>
|-
| 2016–2017
| ''[[Kuch Rang Pyar Ke Aise Bhi]]''
| Dr. Sonakshi Bose
| Season 1 and 2
|<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{cite web |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/kuch-rang-pyar-ke-aise-bhi-2-review-erica-fernandes-and-shaheer-sheikhs-show-holds-promise/articleshow/60839429.cms |title=Kuch Rang Pyar Ke Aise Bhi 2 review: Erica Fernandes and Shaheer Sheikh's show holds promise |author=Gursimran Kaur Banga |date=26 September 2017 |website=[[The Times of India]] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/television/soaps/story/-erica-fernandes-is-excited-to-begin-shooting-kuch-rang-pyar-ke-aise-bhi-3-soon-1803956-2021-05-18 |title=Erica Fernandes is excited to begin shooting Kuch Rang Pyar Ke Aise Bhi 3 soon |date=18 May 2021 |website=[[India Today]] |language=en}}</ref>
|-
| 2016–2019
| ''[[Box Cricket League]]''
| rowspan="2" | Herself
|
|<ref>{{cite news |title=WATCH: 'Kasautii Zindagii Kay 2' LEAD actors Parth Samthaan & Erica Fernandes turn competitors for BCL 4 |url=https://news.abplive.com/entertainment/television/bcl-4-kasautii-zindagii-kay-2-actors-parth-samthaan-erica-fernandes-turn-competitors-video-958512 |publisher=abp Live}}</ref>
|-
| 2019
| ''[[Khatra Khatra Khatra]]''
|
|<ref>{{cite news |title=Erica Fernandes on Khatra Khatra Khatra; actress sports a funky hairdo |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/erica-fernandes-on-khatra-khatra-khatra-actress-sports-a-funky-hairdo/articleshow/70362059.cms |work=The Times of India}}</ref>
|-
| 2018–2020
| ''[[Kasautii Zindagii Kay (2018 TV series)|Kasautii Zindagii Kay]]''
| Prerna Sharma
|
|<ref>{{cite web |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/erica-fernandes-kasautii-zindagii-kay-prerna-character-5371701/ |title=Erica Fernandes on Kasautii Zindagii Kay: I relate a lot to Prerna's character |last=Farzeen |first=Sana |date=25 September 2018 |work=[[The Indian Express]] |language=en |archive-date=17 October 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191017141725/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/erica-fernandes-kasautii-zindagii-kay-prerna-character-5371701/ |url-status=live}}</ref>
|-
| 2021
| ''[[Kuch Rang Pyar Ke Aise Bhi|Kuch Rang Pyar Ke Aise Bhi:Nayi Kahani]]''
| Dr. Sonakshi Bose
| Season 3
|<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/television/soaps/story/-erica-fernandes-is-excited-to-begin-shooting-kuch-rang-pyar-ke-aise-bhi-3-soon-1803956-2021-05-18 |title=Erica Fernandes is excited to begin shooting Kuch Rang Pyar Ke Aise Bhi 3 soon |date=18 May 2021 |website=[[India Today]] |language=en}}</ref>
|}

===Web===
{| class="wikitable unsortable" style="text-align:left;"
|-
! scope="col" | Year
! scope="col" | Title
! scope="col" | Role
! scope="col" | Notes
! scope="col" | Ref.
|-
| 2022-2023
| ''Emirates Draw EASY6''
| Host
|Co-Hosted with Kinan Salameh
|<ref>{{cite news |title=New game with two enigmatic hosts |url=https://www.khaleejtimes.com/uae/new-game-with-two-enigmatic-hosts-and-6000-winners-with-emirates-draw-games |publisher=KhaleejTimes}}</ref> <ref>{{cite news |title=Live Draws - Emirates Draw EASY6 |url=https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDMg-QxSV40Irp3hn5JnGxysibXTm4BmQ |via=YouTube}}</ref>
|}

=== Music videos ===
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:left;"
|-
! Year !! Title !! Singer(s) !! Label !! Ref.
|-
| rowspan="2" | 2020
| ''Juda Kar Diya''
| [[Stebin Ben]]
| Desi Music Factory
|<ref>{{Cite web |title=Erica Fernandes shares a candid picture with Harshad Chopda ahead of their music video |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/erica-fernandes-shares-candid-picture-harshad-chopda-ahead-music-video/ |website=Bollywood Hungama |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Juda Kar Diya poster: Erica Fernandes & Harshad Chopda's music video to release on this date |url=https://news.abplive.com/entertainment/television/erica-fernandes-harshad-chopda-music-video-title-juda-kar-diya-release-date-december-8-video-1404130 |website=ABP Live |language=en}}</ref>
|-
| ''Maula''
| [[Papon (singer)|Papon]]
| [[Saregama]]
|<ref>{{cite web |url=https://news.abplive.com/entertainment/television/erica-fernandes-rohman-shawl-music-video-maula-sushmita-sen-reaction-to-boyfriend-rohman-shawl-song-papon-1419060/amp |title=Erica Fernandes and teams up with Sushmita Sen's beau Rohman Shawl for 'Maula'; Their chemistry will win your heart |work=[[ABP Live]]}}</ref>
|-
| rowspan="2" | 2022
| ''Akhiyan''
| Shekhar Khanijo
| Shekhar Khanijo
|<ref>{{Cite web |title=Karan Kundrra, Erica Fernandes' 'Akhiyan' reaches milestone of whopping 10 million views on YouTube |url=https://zeenews.india.com/people/karan-kundrra-erica-fernandes-akhiyan-reaches-milestone-of-whopping-10-million-views-on-youtube-2520156.html |website=Zee News |language=en}}</ref>
|-
| ''Tumhe Pyaar Karungga''
| Lakshay Kapoor
| VYRL Originals
| <ref>{{Cite web |title=Lakshay and Erica on their song 'TUMHE PYAAR KARUNGGA' |url=https://www.firstindia.co.in/news/lifeStyle/lakshay-and-erica-on-their-song-tumhe-pyaar-karungga |website=FirstIndia |language=en}}</ref>
|-
| rowspan="2" | 2023
| ''Wo Kashish''
| [[Javed Ali]], [[Anweshaa]]
| Kashish Music
|<ref>{{Cite web |title=Erica Fernandes, Shaheer Sheikh collaborate for 'Woh Kashish' |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/erica-fernandes-shaheer-sheikh-collaborate-for-woh-kashish/articleshow/96543028.cms |website=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Shaheer Sheikh, Erica Fernandes' 'Woh Kashish' Teaser Is About Heartbreak and Unrequited Love |url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/shaheer-sheikh-erica-fernandes-woh-kashish-teaser-is-about-heartbreak-and-unrequited-love-6817093.html |website=News 18 |language=en}}</ref>
|-
| ''Ishq Hua''
| [[Javed Ali]], Aakritti Mehra
| Blue Music Record Label
|<ref>{{Cite web |title=Erica Fernandes to spark the magic of love this valentines with 'Ishq Hua' |url=https://beautypageants.indiatimes.com/miss-india/erica-fernandes-to-spark-the-magic-of-love-this-valentines-with-ishq-hua/articleshow/97697155.cms |website=ETimes |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Aakritti Mehra opens up on her collaboration with Javed Ali |url=https://urbanasian.com/featured/2023/02/aakritti-mehra-opens-up-on-her-collaboration-with-javed-ali/ |website=Urban Asian |language=en}}</ref>
|}

==Awards and nominations==
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:left;"
|-
! Year !! Award !! Category !! Work !! Result !! Ref.
|-
|2015
|[[4th South Indian International Movie Awards|SIIMA Awards]]
|Best Debut Actress - Kannada
|[[Ninnindale]]
|{{nom}}
|{{Citation needed|date=August 2022}}
|-
|2016
|[[Asian Viewers Television Awards]]
|Female Actor Of The Year
| rowspan="2" |[[Kuch Rang Pyar Ke Aise Bhi]]
|{{won}}
|
|-
|2018
|[[Asian Viewers Television Awards]]
|Female Actor Of The Year
|{{nom}}
|
|-
| rowspan="5" |2019
|[[Indian Telly Awards]]
|Best Jodi Popular
(With [[Parth Samthaan]])
| rowspan="2" |[[Kasautii Zindagii Kay (2018 TV series)|Kasautii Zindagii Kay]]
|{{won}}
|<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/indian-telly-awards-2019-winners-list-divyanka-tripathi-hina-khan-nakuul-mehta-5636869/ |title=Indian Telly Awards 2019: Winners |website=The Indian Express |language=en-IN |access-date=9 April 2019 |archive-date=1 April 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190401071120/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/indian-telly-awards-2019-winners-list-divyanka-tripathi-hina-khan-nakuul-mehta-5636869/ |url-status=live}}</ref>
|-
| rowspan="2" |[[Gold Awards]]
|Best Actor Female (Critics)
|{{won}}
|<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/tv/gold-awards-2019-hina-khan-karan-singh-grover-erica-fernandes-win-big-kapil-sharma-bags-best-comedy-show-see-pics/story-Vja98UTVbyfdEIzwR49eHM.html |title=Gold Awards 2019: Hina Khan, Karan Singh Grover, Erica Fernandes win big. See pics |website=Hindustan Times |language=en |access-date=27 October 2019 |archive-date=25 October 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191025071243/https://www.hindustantimes.com/tv/gold-awards-2019-hina-khan-karan-singh-grover-erica-fernandes-win-big-kapil-sharma-bags-best-comedy-show-see-pics/story-Vja98UTVbyfdEIzwR49eHM.html |url-status=live}}</ref>
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|Style Diva
|{{n/a}}
|{{won}}
|<ref name=":2" />
|-
|[[Asian Viewers Television Awards]]
|Female Actor Of The Year
|[[Kasautii Zindagii Kay (2018 TV series)|Kasautii Zindagii Kay]]
|{{won}}
|<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/erica-fernandes-and-harshad-chopda-win-big-at-a-tv-award-function-in-london/articleshow/72122719.cms |title=Erica Fernandes and Harshad Chopda win big at Asian Viewers Television Awards in London |website=The Times of India |language=en |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191122002511/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/erica-fernandes-and-harshad-chopda-win-big-at-a-tv-award-function-in-london/articleshow/72122719.cms |archive-date=22 November 2019}}</ref>

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|[[Indian Television Academy Awards]]
|Best Actress Popular
|[[Kasautii Zindagii Kay (2018 TV series)|Kasautii Zindagii Kay]]
|{{nom}}
|{{Citation needed|date=October 2022}}
|-
|2021
|rowspan="2" |[[Iconic Gold Awards]]
|Most Glamorous tv Actress
|Herself
|{{won}}
|-
|2022
|Most Glamorous Actress of the year
|Herself
|{{won}}
|}

==See also==

* [[List of Indian television actresses]]
* [[List of Indian film actresses]]

==References==
{{Reflist|30em}}

==External links==
{{Commons category}}
* {{IMDb name|id=5875122}}

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Erica Fernandes - Revision history

Ajay Kumar at 10:10, 20 August 2023