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Erica Jennifer Fernandes
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Erica Jennifer Fernandes (born on May 7, 1993) is a talented Indian actress and model. She is well-known for her work in Indian television shows. Erica has also acted in movies made in different languages like Tamil, Hindi, Telugu, and Kannada. Her first Tamil film was Ainthu Ainthu Ainthu. She became very popular after her first TV show, Kuch Rang Pyar Ke Aise Bhi, where she played Dr. Sonakshi Bose. Later, she gained more fame for her role as Prerna Sharma in Kasautii Zindagii Kay.
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About Erica's Early Life
Erica was born in Mumbai to Ralph and Lavina Fernandes. Her family is a Konkani Mangalorean Catholic family. She went to Holy Cross High School in Kurla for her schooling. Later, she studied at Sies College Of Arts, Science & Commerce. She also started a BA degree at St Andrew's College. However, she decided to stop her studies to become a model.
Erica's Career Journey
Starting as a Model
Erica always dreamed of becoming a model since she was a child. Her hard work paid off! She won several important titles. These included "Bombay Times Fresh Face" and "Pantaloons Femina Miss Fresh Face 2011". She also won "Pantaloons Femina Miss Maharashtra" in 2010 and 2011.
First Steps in Films (2013–2015)
Erica began her film career in 2013. Director Sasi saw her photos and offered her a role. This was for the Tamil film Ainthu Ainthu Ainthu. In this movie, she played a software engineer. This film became her first movie release.
In 2014, Erica made her debut in Kannada films with Ninnindale. She starred alongside famous actor Puneeth Rajkumar. After that, she appeared in her first Hindi film, Babloo Happy Hai. She also acted in the Telugu film Galipatam, which got good reviews. Critics said Erica did a "good job" and "shows maturity" in her role. In 2015, she was seen in the Kannada film Buguri.
Success in Television (2016–2020)
In 2016, Erica made her big entry into television. She starred in Sony TV's show Kuch Rang Pyar Ke Aise Bhi. She played Dr. Sonakshi Bose, opposite Shaheer Sheikh. People loved their chemistry on screen.
From 2018 to 2020, Erica played the lead role of Prerna Sharma. This was in StarPlus's popular show Kasautii Zindagii Kay. She starred opposite Parth Samthaan.
Erica's Recent Work
In 2021, Erica returned to her role as Dr. Sonakshi Bose. This was for the third season of Kuch Rang Pyar Ke Aise Bhi: Nayi Kahaani. She once again acted with Shaheer Sheikh.
Currently, she hosts Emirates Draw, a game show in Dubai. This show is streamed live online. In 2023, Erica also acted in a horror film called The Haunting. She played the role of Moushmi in this Amazon Mini TV movie.
Erica in the Media
Erica is a well-recognized face in the media. In 2018, Times newspaper ranked her 8th. She was listed among the Top 10 Popular Actresses in Indian Television.
Erica's Film and TV Appearances
Films
| Year | Title | Role | Language |
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| 2013 | Ainthu Ainthu Ainthu | Manjari | Tamil |
| 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 |
Television Shows
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2016–2017 | Kuch Rang Pyar Ke Aise Bhi | Dr. Sonakshi Bose Dixit | Season 1 and 2 |
| 2016–2019 | Box Cricket League | Herself | |
| 2019 | Khatra Khatra Khatra | ||
| 2018–2020 | Kasautii Zindagii Kay | Prerna Sharma | |
| 2021 | Kuch Rang Pyar Ke Aise Bhi:Nayi Kahani | Dr. Sonakshi Bose Dixit | Season 3 |
Web Series
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2022-2023 | Emirates Draw EASY6 | Host | Co-Hosted with Kinan Salameh |
| 2024 | Love Adhura | Nandita | |
| Bada Sheher Choti Family | Shruti Khanna | Mini series |
Music Videos
| Year | Title | Singer(s) | Label |
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| 2020 | Juda Kar Diya | Stebin Ben | Desi Music Factory |
| Maula | Papon | Saregama | |
| 2022 | Akhiyan | Shekhar Khanijo | Shekhar Khanijo |
| Tumhe Pyaar Karungga | Lakshay Kapoor | VYRL Originals | |
| 2023 | Wo Kashish | Javed Ali, Anweshaa | Kashish Music |
| Ishq Hua | Javed Ali, Aakritti Mehra | Blue Music Record Label |
Awards and Recognitions
Erica Fernandes has won several awards for her acting and style.
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result |
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| 2015 | SIIMA Awards | Best Debut Actress - Kannada | Ninnindale | Nominated |
| 2016 | Gold Awards | Best Onscreen Jodi (with Shaheer Sheikh) | Kuch Rang Pyar Ke Aise Bhi | Nominated |
| Asian Viewers Television Awards | Female Actor Of The Year | Kuch Rang Pyar Ke Aise Bhi | Won | |
| 2017 | Gold Awards | Best Onscreen Jodi (with Shaheer Sheikh) | Won | |
| 2018 | Asian Viewers Television Awards | Female Actor Of The Year | Nominated | |
| 2019 | Indian Telly Awards | Best Jodi Popular
(With Parth Samthaan) |
Kasautii Zindagii Kay | Won |
| Gold Awards | Best Actor Female (Critics) | Won | ||
| Style Diva | N/A | Won | ||
| Asian Viewers Television Awards | Female Actor Of The Year | Kasautii Zindagii Kay | Won | |
| Indian Television Academy Awards | Best Actress Popular | Kasautii Zindagii Kay | Nominated | |
| 2021 | Iconic Gold Awards | Most Glamorous TV Actress | Herself | Won |
| 2022 | Most Glamorous Actress of the year | Herself | Won |
See also
- List of Indian television actresses
- List of Indian film actresses
