Leona Lishoy
Leona Lishoy | |
|---|---|
| Born | 18 July 1991 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, model |
| Years active | 2011 – present |
Leona Lishoy is an Indian film actress and model.[1] She is known for her roles in Annmariya Kalippilannu (2016) and Jawan of Vellimala (2012).
Personal life
Leona is the daughter of Malayalam movie and television actor Lishoy. She is an alumnus of the St. Joseph's college autonomous bangalore .
Career
Leona started off as a model for various advertisements. She was subsequently signed on to play a small role as Sharada's daughter in Kalikaalam. Her first substantial role was in Jawan of Vellimala, in which she played Asif Ali's love interest.[2][3]
She played the female lead in the 2013 science fiction movie Red Rain, which had an international cast and crew.[4] She also featured in a Kannada movie Moda Modala Mathu Chanda besides a Tamil movie Beedi.[5][6] She also did lead roles in En Inniya Kalai Malai, a Tamil movie and Balu Loves Nandhini, a Kannada movie.[7]
She was also seen in cameo roles in North 24 Kaatham and Haram, both of which starred Fahadh Faasil in the lead. She also signed on to play one of the female leads in Rosapookalam with Poonam Bajwa and Iniya. She was also cast as the female lead in a movie titled St. Peter's day, which had Asif Ali and Aju Varghese in the lead.[8][9]
Leona was seen in a supporting role in Gemini, which was about an autistic child played by Esther Anil.[10] Leona played a small role in the Bhagath Manuel starer Zoom.[11] She essayed a serious role as the mother of Sara Arjun in Annmariya Kalippilannu.[12]
Leona is currently working on Campus Diary which stars Kerala State Award Winning Actor Sudev Nair in the lead role.[13] She will also be seen as a bootlegger in Kalam, which stars Manikandan Achari as her husband.[14] Leona also signed on to play an orphan in a Yatheemkhana in Hadiya.[15]
Other projects in the pipeline include Biju Bernard's Lona, which is an art film in which she plays a street dweller. She will also pair up with director Vinayan's son Vishnu in Joy. Leona also recently appeared in an advertisement with Kamal Hassan for Pothys.[1]
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Kalikaalam | Ananya | Malayalam | Debut Film |
| 2012 | Jawan of Vellimala | Jenny Varghese | Malayalam | First film as Lead |
| 2013 | North 24 Kaatham | Simi | Malayalam | Extended Cameo |
| 2013 | Rose Guitarinaal | Malayalam | ||
| 2013 | Red Rain | Neha | Malayalam | |
| 2014 | Moda Modala Mathu Chanda | Kannada | Debut Kannada Film | |
| 2014 | Beedi | Vetenery doctor | Tamil | Debut Tamil Film |
| 2015 | Haram | Isha's friend | Malayalam | Cameo Role |
| 2015 | Onnum Onnum Moonu | Malayalam | in segment Sabdarekha | |
| 2015 | Mr.Premi | Kannada | ||
| 2016 | Annmariya Kalippilannu | Dr. Teresa Roy | Malayalam | |
| 2016 | Zoom | Model | Malayalam | Special Appearance |
| 2016 | Rosapookalam | Jasmine | Malayalam | |
| 2017 | Gemini | Mithila | Malayalam | |
| 2017 | Viswasapoorvam Mansoor | Soumya | Malayalam | |
| 2017 | Hadeeya | Khadeeja | Malayalam | |
| 2017 | History of Joy | Aparna | Malayalam | |
| 2017 | Mayaanadhi | Sameera | Malayalam | |
| 2018 | Queen | Victim/Witness | Malayalam | Cameo Appearance |
| 2018 | Ezhamathe Chaaya Chithram | Shayari | Malayalam | Short film |
| 2018 | Kidu | Annie | Malayalam | |
| 2018 | Maradona | Nadhiya | Malayalam | |
| 2018 | Mangalyam Thanthunanena | Susan Thomas | Malayalam | |
| 2019 | Athiran | Annamaria | Malayalam | |
| 2019 | Ishq | Mariya | Malayalam | |
| 2019 | Virus | Mrs.Paul | Malayalam | |
| 2019 | Edhureetha | Raghavi | Telugu | Post Production |
| 2019 | Njan Mallu | Keerthy | Malayalam | Post Production |
| 2019 | Badal | Malayalam | Filming | |
| 2019 | Lona | Kakothi | Malayalam | Post Production |
| 2019 | Magic Moments | Malayalam | Post Production | |
| 2019 | Kattu Kadal Athirukal | Malayalam | Filming | |
| TBA | Kalam | Vanaja | Malayalam | Post Production |
References
- ^ a b "Leona's Kakkothi avatar". Deccanchronicle.com. Archived from the original on 27 November 2016. Retrieved 24 December 2016.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "Leona Lishoy finds Mollywood challenging". Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. 6 June 2012. Retrieved 24 December 2016.
- ^ "A jawan's battle". The Hindu. Retrieved 24 December 2016.
- ^ "Raining mystery". The Hindu. 20 June 2013. Archived from the original on 29 November 2014. Retrieved 24 December 2016.
{{cite news}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "Tejaswini and Kushal Raj sizzle at the launch of Moda Modala Mathu Chanda in Bangalore". Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. 28 April 2014. Retrieved 24 December 2016.
- ^ "Leona Lishoy has a whale of a time". Deccanchronicle.com. Archived from the original on 27 November 2016. Retrieved 24 December 2016.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "Leona Lishoy gets busy in Sandalwood". Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. 1 May 2013. Retrieved 24 December 2016.
- ^ "Leona Lishoy in a psychological thriller". Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. 4 November 2014. Retrieved 24 December 2016.
- ^ "Leona will play a law student in her next". Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. 5 June 2015. Retrieved 24 December 2016.
- ^ "'Gemini is a film for the families'". The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 27 November 2016. Retrieved 24 December 2016.
{{cite news}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "Leona Lishoy wishes to help autistic children". Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. 20 October 2015. Retrieved 24 December 2016.
- ^ "Leona Lishoy to play a single mom". Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. 23 February 2016. Retrieved 24 December 2016.
- ^ "Sudev Nair to play a student leader". Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. 19 April 2016. Archived from the original on 18 May 2016. Retrieved 24 December 2016.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "Leona plays a bootlegger in her next". Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. 6 August 2016. Retrieved 24 December 2016.
- ^ "Leona Lishoy new: Leona plays an orphan who defies odds in Hadiya". Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. 3 November 2016. Retrieved 24 December 2016.
External links
- Leona Lishoy at IMDb