Erica Jennifer Fernandes (born 7 May 1993) is an Indian actress and model, who works in Indian television. She has also featured in Tamil, Hindi, 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 films in South including Ninnindale and Galipatam. Erica is also known for her portrayal of Prerna Sharma in Kasautii Zindagii Kay.
Early life
Erica Jennifer Fernandes was born on 7 May 1993[1] in Mangalore to Ralph Fernandes and Lavina Fernandes, in a Konkani Mangalorean Catholic family and later shifted to Mumbai.[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.Template:Citation needed
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.[3]
Film debut and success (2013–2015)
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][9] 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 TV's Kuch Rang Pyar Ke Aise Bhi where she portrayed Dr. Sonakshi Bose, opposite Shaheer Sheikh.[10] The show was a new age show and her onscreen chemistry with Shaheer Sheikh was appreciated.[11]
Her delayed film with Kathiravan, Vizhithiru, released on 6 October 2017[12] and saw her feature amongst 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.[13]
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.[14] [15]
In 2023, Erica played the role of Moushmi in an Amazon Mini TV horror film The Haunting.[16][17]
Media
In 2017, Fernandes was ranked fourth in The Times of IndiaTemplate:'s Most Desirable Women on Indian Television List.[18]
She was also listed third in The Times of IndiaTemplate:'s Most Desirable Women on Indian Television List 2018.[19]
Fernandes was placed 13th in Eastern EyeTemplate:'s 50 Sexiest Asian Women of 2019 List and fourth in The Times of IndiaTemplate:'s Most Desirable Women On Television List 2019.[20]
Fernandes was ranked first in The Times Most Desirable Women on TV 2020.[21]
Filmography
Films
| 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 | ||
| Galipatam | Swathi | Telugu | ||
| Dega | Sri | Telugu | ||
| 2015 | Buguri | Ishanya | Kannada | |
| 2017 | Vizhithiru | Christina | Tamil | |
| 2023 | The Haunting | Moushmi | Hindi | Short Film |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | The Suite Life of Karan & Kabir | Supriya | [22] | |
| 2016–2017 | Kuch Rang Pyar Ke Aise Bhi | Dr. Sonakshi Bose | Season 1 and 2 | [10][23][24] |
| 2016–2019 | Box Cricket League | Herself | [25] | |
| 2019 | Khatra Khatra Khatra | [26] | ||
| 2018–2020 | Kasautii Zindagii Kay | Prerna Sharma | [27] | |
| 2021 | Kuch Rang Pyar Ke Aise Bhi:Nayi Kahani | Dr. Sonakshi Bose | Season 3 | [28] |
Web
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-2023 | Emirates Draw EASY6 | Host | Co-Hosted with Kinan Salameh | [29] [30] |
Music videos
| Year | Title | Singer(s) | Label | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Juda Kar Diya | Stebin Ben | Desi Music Factory | [31][32] |
| Maula | Papon | Saregama | [33] | |
| 2022 | Akhiyan | Shekhar Khanijo | Shekhar Khanijo | [34] |
| Tumhe Pyaar Karungga | Lakshay Kapoor | VYRL Originals | [35] | |
| 2023 | Wo Kashish | Javed Ali, Anweshaa | Kashish Music | [36][37] |
| Ishq Hua | Javed Ali, Aakritti Mehra | Blue Music Record Label | [38][39] |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | SIIMA Awards | Best Debut Actress - Kannada | Ninnindale | Template:Nom | Template:Citation needed |
| 2016 | Asian Viewers Television Awards | Female Actor Of The Year | Kuch Rang Pyar Ke Aise Bhi | Template:Won | |
| 2018 | Asian Viewers Television Awards | Female Actor Of The Year | Template:Nom | ||
| 2019 | Indian Telly Awards | Best Jodi Popular
(With Parth Samthaan) |
Kasautii Zindagii Kay | Template:Won | [40] |
| Gold Awards | Best Actor Female (Critics) | Template:Won | [41] | ||
| Style Diva | Template:N/a | Template:Won | [41] | ||
| Asian Viewers Television Awards | Female Actor Of The Year | Kasautii Zindagii Kay | Template:Won | [42] | |
| Indian Television Academy Awards | Best Actress Popular | Kasautii Zindagii Kay | Template:Nom | Template:Citation needed | |
| 2021 | Iconic Gold Awards | Most Glamorous tv Actress | Herself | Template:Won | |
| 2022 | Most Glamorous Actress of the year | Herself | Template:Won |
See also
References
- ↑ 5 times Birthday girl Erica Fernandes proved her love for sarees | PINKVILLA. web.archive.org(2023-02-25). Retrieved 2023-08-07.
- ↑ Puneeth is very down to earth: Erica Fernandes(18 October 2013).
- ↑ Erica Fernandes is Miss Maharashtra 2011(8 August 2011).
- ↑ Review: Ainthu Ainthu Ainthu is a breezy entertainer. Rediff.
- ↑ Nila Madhab Panda's next film revolves around Delhi(29 December 2012).
- ↑ I am not Ileana's sister, I am Erica(15 April 2013).
- ↑ Movie Review 'Gaalipatam': Innovative marital drama(10 January 2016).
- ↑ Bold and unapologetic(8 August 2014). Retrieved 26 July 2017.
- ↑ 'Galipatam' Review Roundup: Bold Attempt, Worth a Watch(8 August 2014).
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 Erica Fernandes 'thrilled' about TV debut. The Indian Express(27 January 2016). Retrieved 4 May 2019.
- ↑ 5 reasons why we love 'Kuch Rang Pyar Ke Aise Bhi' lead pair Sonakshi, Dev. The Times of India. Retrieved 1 May 2019.
- ↑ Vizhithiru
- ↑ Kasautii Zindagii Kay promo: SRK introduces Parth and Erica as Anurag and Prerna. Retrieved 25 September 2018.
- ↑ New game with two enigmatic hosts.
- ↑ Live Draws - Emirates Draw EASY6.
- ↑ Erica Fernandes opens up on what prompted her to take up 'The Haunting'.
- ↑ ‘The Haunting’: 5 Reasons Why The Erica Fernandes’ Horror Film Will Leave You With A Pounding Pulse And A Racing Heart.
- ↑ Meet The Times 20 Most Desirable Women on TV - Times of India. The Times of India. Retrieved 3 May 2019.
- ↑ Meet TV's most desirable actresses. The Times of India. Retrieved 12 May 2019.
- ↑ Meet the Times Top 20 Most Desirable Women on TV 2019. The Times of India.
- ↑ Meet The Times 20 Most Desirable Women on Television 2020 - Times of India. The Times of India. Retrieved 5 August 2021.
- ↑ TV Actor Erica Fernandes And Mother Test Positive For COVID-19.
- ↑ Kuch Rang Pyar Ke Aise Bhi 2 review: Erica Fernandes and Shaheer Sheikh's show holds promise. The Times of India(26 September 2017).
- ↑ Erica Fernandes is excited to begin shooting Kuch Rang Pyar Ke Aise Bhi 3 soon. India Today(18 May 2021).
- ↑ WATCH: 'Kasautii Zindagii Kay 2' LEAD actors Parth Samthaan & Erica Fernandes turn competitors for BCL 4.
- ↑ Erica Fernandes on Khatra Khatra Khatra; actress sports a funky hairdo. The Times of India.
- ↑ Erica Fernandes on Kasautii Zindagii Kay: I relate a lot to Prerna's character, Farzeen, Sana(25 September 2018).
- ↑ Erica Fernandes is excited to begin shooting Kuch Rang Pyar Ke Aise Bhi 3 soon. India Today(18 May 2021).
- ↑ New game with two enigmatic hosts.
- ↑ Live Draws - Emirates Draw EASY6.
- ↑ Erica Fernandes shares a candid picture with Harshad Chopda ahead of their music video. Bollywood Hungama.
- ↑ Juda Kar Diya poster: Erica Fernandes & Harshad Chopda's music video to release on this date. ABP Live.
- ↑ Erica Fernandes and teams up with Sushmita Sen's beau Rohman Shawl for 'Maula'; Their chemistry will win your heart.
- ↑ Karan Kundrra, Erica Fernandes' 'Akhiyan' reaches milestone of whopping 10 million views on YouTube. Zee News.
- ↑ Lakshay and Erica on their song 'TUMHE PYAAR KARUNGGA'. FirstIndia.
- ↑ Erica Fernandes, Shaheer Sheikh collaborate for 'Woh Kashish'. The Times of India.
- ↑ Shaheer Sheikh, Erica Fernandes' 'Woh Kashish' Teaser Is About Heartbreak and Unrequited Love. News 18.
- ↑ Erica Fernandes to spark the magic of love this valentines with 'Ishq Hua'. ETimes.
- ↑ Aakritti Mehra opens up on her collaboration with Javed Ali. Urban Asian.
- ↑ Indian Telly Awards 2019: Winners. The Indian Express. Retrieved 9 April 2019.
- ↑ 41.0 41.1 Gold Awards 2019: Hina Khan, Karan Singh Grover, Erica Fernandes win big. See pics. Hindustan Times. Retrieved 27 October 2019.
- ↑ Erica Fernandes and Harshad Chopda win big at Asian Viewers Television Awards in London. The Times of India.