Quick Info
| Profession | Actress |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 29/04/1991 |
| Age | 35 years |
| Birthplace | Thrissur, Kerala |
Latest News about Oviya
16/07/2026
Oviya was reported in connection with upcoming projects after a period of lower visibility, including an anticipated film titled Contractor Nesamani. Coverage from 2025 also noted her cameo appearance in Rajabheema, indicating continued activity in Tamil cinema.
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Bio/Wiki
| Real Name | Helen Nelson |
|---|---|
| Nick Name | Oviya |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Hobbies | Reading books, travelling |
| Residence | Kochi, Kerala, India |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 163 cm |
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| Weight | 59 kg |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Figure Measurements | 34-26-36 |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College | Vimala College in Thrissur, Kerala |
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| Qualification | BA in Functional English |
Personal Life
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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Relationships & More
| Affairs/Boyfriends | Not Known |
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Career
| Debut Film | Kangaroo (2007) |
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| Debut TV | Bigg Boss Tamil (2017) |
| Lead Debut Film | Kalavani (2010) |
| Notable Films | Marina (2012), Moodar Koodam (2013), Madha Yaanai Koottam (2013), Seethakathi (2017), Manmadan Ambu, Sandamarutham (2015), Puthiya Mugham (2009) |
| Awards | Vijay Award nomination for Best Debut Actress (Kalavani) |
Favourites
| Favourite Food | Biryani, pizza |
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Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/happyovi/ | |
| https://www.facebook.com/iamoviya | |
| https://twitter.com/OviyaaSweetz |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Oviya began acting in the movie 'Kangaroo' in 2007 and made her lead actress debut in 'Kalavani' in 2010. | |
| 2. After the success of 'Kalavani', she worked on more than a dozen films within a year. | |
| 3. She has signed a Bollywood film called 'Jaat'. | |
| 4. Oviya gained public support and attention by participating in the first season of Bigg Boss (Tamil). | |
| 5. Between 2010 and 2011, she was cast in half a dozen films. | |
| 6. She has worked in Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada, and Telugu films. | |
| 7. She appeared in 'Manmadan Ambu', which was written by Kamal Haasan. | |
| 8. She quit Bigg Boss Tamil during her stint due to medical reasons. | |
| 9. In Chennai, she is known as Oviya, while in Kerala, she is known as Helen. | |
| 10. She was a guest on Bigg Boss Tamil Season 2 in 2018. |