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'''Gopika''' (born |
'''Gopika''' (born August 24, 1984<ref>[http://www.ovguide.com/gopika-9202a8c04000641f8000000000df6b46 "Gopika"]</ref><ref>[http://www.spiderkerala.net/resources/7428-Actress-Gopika-Profile-Biography.aspx "Actress Gopika Biography"]</ref> as '''Girly Anto''') is an [[India]]n film actress, who has predominantly starred in Malayalam films. Starting her career as a model, she ventured into acting with the film ''[[Pranayamanithooval]]'' (2003). She went on to appear in over 30 films, working in [[Tamil cinema|Tamil]], [[Cinema of Andhra Pradesh|Telugu]] and [[Cinema of Karnataka|Kannada]] film industries as well. |
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== Early life == |
== Early life == |
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Revision as of 09:58, 29 October 2011
Gopika | |
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 Gopika, at her wedding reception, 2008 | |
| Born | Girly Anto February 1, 1985 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, model |
| Years active | 2003-2009 |
| Spouse | Ajilesh Chacko (2008-present) |
Gopika (born August 24, 1984[1][2] as Girly Anto) is an Indian film actress, who has predominantly starred in Malayalam films. Starting her career as a model, she ventured into acting with the film Pranayamanithooval (2003). She went on to appear in over 30 films, working in Tamil, Telugu and Kannada film industries as well.
Early life
Gopika was born as Girly Anto to Anto Francis and Tessy Anto in Ollur in Thrissur, Kerala. She has one sister, Glini. After completing her 12th standard in St. Raphael’s, Ollur, she studied sociology from the Calicut University. She learnt classical dance from her teacher Kamalher. She was crowned as Miss College during her farewell. The beauty contest Miss Thrissur was turning point in her life. Though she did not win the title, she stood as the first runner up in the contest which gained her few modeling assignments. She aimed to be an airhostess but landed into the film industry. She claims that she never wanted to be an actress.[3]
Career
Her first film was Pranayamanithooval, in which she starred with Jayasurya and Vineeth. Pranayamanithooval, directed by Director Thulasi Das did not do well but got her recognition in the film industry. She got a second film 4 the People which was a blockbuster and had its prints dubbed in many different Indian Languages. The film was directed by Jayaraj and she acted opposite Bharath. The song "Lejjavathiye Ninde Kalla Kadaikkannil" from the film was also a big hit in Kerala. Renowned Tamil movie director Cheran signed her up for his film Autograph which was another big hit in 2004. She also acted in Kana Kandaen.
Among her other movies she has acted in Kannada film Kanasina Loka and the Telugu remake of Azhagi. Her Telugu film Leta Manasulu directed by Raju Upati crashed at the box office. She starred in the Malayalam movie Kirtichakra opposite Superstar Mohanlal. Directed by Major Ravi the movie tells the story about a soldier against the backdrop of Kargil war. Apart from Kirtichakra, she also did another movie with Dileep Pachakuthira. Her previous film with Dileep Chanthupottu was a big hit. Veruthe Oru Bharya was a phenomenal hit and it also fetched her the Asianet Best actress award of 2008.
Personal life
On July 17, 2008, Gopika married Ajilesh Chacko, a doctor working in Northern Ireland. She has come back to the cinema industry after marriage, acting in the movie Swantham Lekhakan and says that she will continue to act in more films if she gets good opportunities and likes the script. She says that her husband doesn't mind her acting and that she is getting a lot of support from him and her family. A daughter, Amy, was born to them in Belfast on April 14, 2010.
Awards
- 2004 - Asianet Best Supporting Actress Award - Vesham
- 2006 - Asianet Best Star Pair Award - Keerthichakra
- 2009 - Asianet Best Actress Award - Veruthe Oru Bharya
- 2008 - Vanitha Film Award for Best Actress - Veruthe Oru Bharya
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Pranayamanithooval | Meera | Malayalam | |
| 2004 | 4 the People | Malayalam | ||
| Vesham | Revathi | Malayalam | Winner, Asianet Best Supporting Actress Award | |
| Autograph | Lathika | Tamil | ||
| Kanasina Loka | Kannada | |||
| Naa Autograph | Latika | Telugu | ||
| Letha Manasulu | Bhanu | Telugu | ||
| 2005 | Finger Print | Preethi Varma | Malayalam | |
| Chanthupottu | Malathi | Malayalam | ||
| Nerariyan CBI | Anitha | Malayalam | ||
| The Tiger | Suhara Ahammed | Malayalam | ||
| Kana Kandaen | Archana | Tamil | ||
| Ponniyin Selvan | Kani | Tamil | ||
| 2006 | Pachakuthira | Nimmi | Malayalam | |
| The Don | Zaheeda | Malayalam | ||
| Keerthi Chakra | Malayalam | Winner, Asianet Best Star Pair Award (shared with Jeeva) | ||
| Pothan Vava | Gladys | Malayalam | ||
| Thotti Jaya | Brindha | Tamil | ||
| Aran | Tamil | |||
| Emmtan-Magan | Janani | Tamil | ||
| Veedhi | Seeta Mahalakshmi | Telugu | ||
| 2007 | Mayavi | Indu | Malayalam | |
| Smart City | Devi | Malayalam | ||
| Ali Bhai | Ganga | Malayalam | ||
| Nagaram | Radhika | Malayalam | ||
| Veerappu | Bharathi | Tamil | ||
| 2008 | Malabar Wedding | Smitha | Malayalam | |
| Janmam | Malayalam | |||
| Annan Thambi | Lakshmi | Malayalam | ||
| Twenty:20 | Devi | Malayalam | ||
| Velli Thirai | Mythili | Tamil | ||
| Veruthe Oru Bharya | Bindu Sugunan | Malayalam | Winner, Asianet Best Actress Award Nominated, Filmfare Award for Best Actress - Malayalam | |
| Veedu Mamoolodu Kadu | Swathi | Telugu | ||
| 2009 | Swantham Lekhakan | Vimala | Malayalam | Nominated, Filmfare Award for Best Actress - Malayalam |
References
- ^ "Gopika"
- ^ "Actress Gopika Biography"
- ^ "Hot Tamil Actresses - Gopika", Rediff.com