Ivana is an Indian actress, who mostly works in the Tamil and Malayalam film industry. He is known for the films Naachiyaar (2018), Hero (2019), and Love Today (2022).
Wiki/Biography
Ivana was born Aleena Shaji on Friday, February 25, 2000 (age 23; in 2023) in Aluva, Kerala, India. His zodiac sign is Pisces.
Childhood photos of Ivana
He graduated in commerce from Kristu Jyoti College of Management and Technology, Kerala.
Ivana during her college days
Ivana is her stage name which she got before entering the Tamil film industry.
Physical appearance
Height (approx): 5′ 6″
Weight (approx): 55 kg
Hair Color: Black
Eye Color: Dark Brown
Figure Measurements (approx): 34-28-36
Family
He belongs to a Malayali family.
Parents & Siblings
His father’s name is Cherain Shaji. He has a twin brother and an older sister. His sister’s name is Laya Shaji and his twin brother’s name is Leo Shaji.
Ivana with her twin brother Leo and sister Laya
Ivana with her family (left to right; brother Leo, father, brother-in-law, sister Laya, and mother)
Husband & Son
Ivana is not married.
Career
Movie
Malayalam
Ivana made her debut in the Malayalam film industry as a child actress by working in the action thriller Masters (2012).
The Master (2012)
After this, she appeared in the film Rani Padmini (2015) where she played the role of young Rani.
In 2016, she played the role of Anu Raghu, the daughter of the main character in the film Anuraga Karikkin Vellam. In 2022, he appeared in the film Bhayankaram. She played the role of Diya in the film.
Tamil language
In 2018, she made her debut in the Tamil film industry by playing the role of Kottaiarasi (Arasi) in the film Naachiyaar (2018).
Naachiyaar (2018)
Her performance in the film was highly appreciated and many articles were printed stating that “Ivana’s expression is pleasant and quite convincing.” Her other Tamil films include Hero (2019), Love Today (2022), Kalvan (2023), LGM (2023), and Complex (2023).
In the movie Love Today, she made her debut as a lead character by playing the role of Nikitha.
Love Today (2022)
Telugu
Ivana made her debut in the Telugu film industry with the film Selfish (2023).
Selfish (2023)
Awards, Honors, Achievements
- Best Debut Actor, Bofta Galatta Debut Award, Naachiyaar (2019)
Ivana won the Bofta Galatta Award for the Tamil film Naachiyaar
Favourite
Facts/Trivia
- Director Bala of the Tamil film industry read an article about Anuraga’s Malayalam film Karikkin Vellam (2016) in a newspaper and decided to cast Ivana in his Tamil film Naachiyaar (2018). That’s how Ivana got the chance to venture into the Tamil film industry.
- Actress Ivana changed her real name from Aleena Shaji to Ivana at the request of Tamil director Bala who wanted to cast her in the Tamil film Naachiyaar (2018). Bala wanted her to choose a name that was easier for the Tamil audience to pronounce and so she chose Ivana.
- To perfect her role as Kottaiarasi (Arasi) in the Tamil film Naachiyaar (2018), she attended Tamil classes to bring fluency in Tamil.
- When Ivana was in college, she participated in several dance competitions.
- He is a cyclist and is often seen riding a bicycle at different times.
- Ivana is a devoted follower of Lord Vishnu.
- Ivana is a nature lover and she likes to explore some beautiful natural places.
- He entered the Malayalam film industry in 2012 when he was just 12 years old.
- Ivana wanted to become a Chartered Accountant but later, ventured into acting. He said that he still wants to become a Chartered Accountant and will think about pursuing it one day.
Categories: Biography
Source: SCHOOL TRANG DAI
