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{{Short description|Indian film actress (born 1991)}}
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{{Infobox person
| name = Oviya
| image = Oviya Helen in 2018.jpg
| image_size = 220
| caption = Oviya in 2018 at Behindwoods [[YouTube]] channel for an interview
| birth_name = Helen Nelson
| birth_place = [[Thrissur]], [[Kerala]], [[India]]
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1991|04|29|df=yes}}<ref name="DOB">{{cite web|url=http://www.indiatvnews.com/entertainment/masala-why-bigg-boss-tamil-contestant-oviya-helen-is-trending-kamal-haasan-latest-breaking-news-today-392947|title=This is why Bigg Boss Tamil contestant Oviya Helen is trending|website=Indiatvnews.com|date=24 July 2017|access-date=13 November 2017}}</ref>
| nationality = Indian
| other_names = 
| education = [[Vimala College|Vimala College Autonomous]], [[Thrissur]]
| occupation = {{hlist|Actress|model}}
| years_active = 2007–present
| known_for = [[Kalavani]] <br> [[Bigg Boss Tamil (Season 1)|Bigg Boss]]
}}
'''Helen Nelson''', (born 29 April 1991) better known professionally by her stage name '''Oviya''', is an Indian model and actress who works in [[Tamil language|Tamil]], [[Malayalam]] and [[Kannada cinema|Kannada]] film industries along with few [[Telugu language|Telugu]] and [[Hindi]] films. She made her breakthrough as an actress in [[A. Sarkunam|Sarkunam]]'s rural romantic comedy ''[[Kalavani]]'' (2010), before appearing in other films including [[Pandiraj]]'s ''[[Marina (2012 film)|Marina]]'' (2012), ''[[Moodar Koodam]]'' (2013) and ''[[Madha Yaanai Koottam]]'' (2013). Oviya has also enjoyed box office success through her roles in [[Sundar C]]'s ''[[Kalakalappu]]'' (2012) and the horror comedy ''[[Yaamirukka Bayamey]]'' (2014). In 2017, Oviya appeared on the reality series ''[[Bigg Boss Tamil (Season 1)|Bigg Boss]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2017/oct/04/ms-representation-the-oviya-phenom-1666376.html|title=Ms Representation: The Oviya phenom|website=Newindianexpress.com|access-date=13 November 2017}}</ref>

==Early life==
Oviya was born as Helen Nelson in a Syrian Christian family in [[Thrissur]], [[Kerala]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Oviya Helen: Movies, Photos, Videos, News, Biography & Birthday {{!}} eTimes |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/topic/Oviya-Helen |work=timesofindia.indiatimes.com}}</ref> Oviya studied at [[Vimala College]], Thrissur.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.sify.com/movies/oviya-the-face-of-tomorrow-imagegallery-kollywood-khhmPAjhdbgsi.html|title=Oviya: The face of tomorrow}}</ref>{{better source|date=July 2021}}

==Career==
===Debut in Malayalam cinema (2007–2009)===
Oviya began her career as an actress by portraying supporting roles in Malayalam films, notably working in ''[[Kangaroo (2007 film)|Kangaroo]]'' (2007) and ''[[Puthiya Mukham]]'' (2009) starring [[Prithviraj Sukumaran|Prithviraj]] and as one of the lead characters in the college drama ''Apoorva'' (2008).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nowrunning.com/movie/5235/malayalam/apoorva/1822/review.htm|title=Apoorva Review - Malayalam Movie Apoorva nowrunning review|website=Nowrunning.com|access-date=13 November 2017}}</ref> Oviya then worked towards completing a [[Bachelor of Arts|BA]] in [[Functional English]] at Vimala College in [[Thrissur]], before director Sargunam approached her for ''[[Kalavani]]'' (2010). Sarkunam cast her in the leading female role after seeing a picture of her online and was convinced that he had found the correct actress to portray the role despite reservations from the producer.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/regional/news-interviews/Oviyas-flying-start/articleshow/6110777.cms?referral=PM|title=Oviya's flying start |website=Timesofindia.indiatimes.com|access-date=13 November 2017}}</ref>

===Debut in Tamil cinema (2010-2016)===

In [[Kalavani]], she was featured opposite [[Vimal (actor)|Vimal]], and the film subsequently gained positive reviews and became a [[sleeper hit]] at the box office.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tikkview.com/artist/3328-oviya|title=Oviya profile|publisher=tikkview.com|access-date=9 September 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-reviews/kalavani/movie-review/6094360.cms|title=Kalavani Movie Review, Trailer, & Show timings at Times of India|website=The Times of India|access-date=13 November 2017}}</ref> Critics praised Oviya's performance of a village-based schoolgirl, with a critic from the [[Hindustan Times]] stating "Oviya's marvellous expressions convey her gratitude, and she uses her eyes to say it all". Similarly, a reviewer from [[The Hindu]] stated "Oviya looks cute and emotes well, which is a rarity these days".<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/Its-different/article16196338.ece|title=It's different|first=Bharath|last=Vijayakumar|date=14 July 2010|access-date=13 November 2017|newspaper=The Hindu}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/india/gautaman-bhaskaran-s-review-kalavani/story-6sbXvKL29pPyjvEeIHgBqN.html|title=Gautaman Bhaskaran's Review: Kalavani|date=29 June 2010|website=Hindustantimes.com|access-date=13 November 2017}}</ref>

Following the success of ''Kalavani'', Oviya signed several small-budget films including [[M. Jeevan|Jeevan]]'s ''Amara'', ''Vengai'', ''Mugam Nee Agam Naan'', ''Sevanu'' and [[Rasu Madhuravan]]'s ''[[Muthukku Muthaaga]]'' (2011), but only the latter had a theatrical release.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/others/news-interviews/Another-test-for-Oviya/articleshow/6748209.cms|title=Another test for Oviya |website=Timesofindia.inditatimes.com|access-date=13 November 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/others/news-interviews/Oviya-rubbishes-pay-hike-rumours/articleshow/6187075.cms|title=Oviya rubbishes pay hike rumours|website=Timesofindia.inditatimes.com|access-date=13 November 2017}}</ref> While several films were stopped due to financial reasons, Oviya had to opt out of a few films after inadvertently muddling her dates.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/oviya-thrown-out-of-amara-kannada-news-60905|title=Oviya thrown out of ''Amara''|website=Indiaglitz.com|access-date=13 November 2017}}</ref> Portraying the role of a college basketballer in ''Muthukku Muthaaga'', Oviya worked through the pain barrier for the film after fainting on the sets following an illness. The film, however, opened to negative reviews with a critic from Behindwoods.com stating Oviya's character was "annoying".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-reviews/reviews-2/mar-11-03/muthukku-muthaaga-review.html|title=MUTHUKKU MUTHAAGA REVIEW - MUTHUKKU MUTHAAGA MOVIE REVIEW|website=Behindwoods.com|access-date=13 November 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/regional/news-interviews/Pick-choose-is-Oviyas-mantra/articleshow/7692574.cms?referral=PM|title=Pick & choose is Oviya's mantra|website=Timesofindia.inditatimes.com|access-date=13 November 2017}}</ref> During the period, she was also seen in two further Malayalam films ''[[Puthumukhangal]]'' (2010) and ''[[Manushyamrugam]]'' (2011), despite making claims that Malayalam films were "uninteresting and boring".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.filmibeat.com/malayalam/news/2010/oviya-malayalam-movies-150710.html|title=Oviya finds Malayalam film industry boring|date=15 July 2010|website=Filmibeat.com|access-date=13 November 2017}}</ref> The [[Kannada]] remake of ''Kalavani'' titled ''[[Kirataka]]'' (2011) won Oviya more critical acclaim, with a reviewer from Rediff.com stating she "charms her way through the film", though a proposed Telugu remake later fell through.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/review/review-kirataka/20110627.htm|title=Review: Kirataka is a breezy entertainer|website=Rediff.com|access-date=13 November 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.kollytalk.com/cinenews/oviya-in-telugu-and-kannada-remake-of-kalavani-25506.html|title=Oviya in Telugu and Kannada remake of Kalavani - KOLLY TALK|date=9 March 2011|website=Kollytalk.com|access-date=13 November 2017}}</ref> Oviya was also seen in a guest appearance in [[K. S. Ravikumar]]'s romantic comedy, ''[[Manmadhan Ambu]]'' (2010), where she featured alongside [[Kamal Haasan]] and [[R. Madhavan|Madhavan]]. Post-release, the actress revealed that she appreciated the opportunity to work alongside big actors but was disappointed that several of her scenes were edited out of the film.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-i-just-keep-getting-better-and-better-kannada-actress-oviya-1518531|title=I just keep getting better and better: Kannada actress Oviya - Latest News & Updates at Daily News & Analysis|date=11 March 2011|website=Dnaindia.com|access-date=13 November 2017}}</ref>

Over the following three years, Oviya prioritised her work in Tamil films appearing in several small and mid-budget projects and alternated between performance-based and glamorous roles. In [[Pandiraj]]'s critically acclaimed drama film ''[[Marina (2012 film)|Marina]]'' (2012), Oviya and her co-star debutant [[Sivakarthikeyan]] portrayed a couple who frequent [[Marina Beach]], with a critic describing their performance as "absolutely enjoyable and hilarious".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://m.rediff.com/movies/review/south-review-merina-is-worth-a-watch/20120206.htm|title=Review: Merina is worth a watch|website=M.rediff.com|access-date=13 November 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-reviews/reviews-2/feb-12-01/marina-review.html|title=MARINA REVIEW - MARINA MOVIE REVIEW|website=Behindwoods.com|access-date=13 November 2017}}</ref> Likewise, the black comedy ''[[Moodar Koodam]]'' (2014) and the thriller ''[[Madha Yaanai Koottam]]'' (2014) also featured Oviya in performance-based roles and both won critical acclaim.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/report/review-moodar-koodam-is-hilarious/20130913.htm|title=Review: Moodar Koodam is hilarious|website=Rediff.com=|access-date=13 November 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-reviews/madha-yaanai-koottam/movie-review/27984560.cms|title=Madha Yaanai Koottam Movie Review, Trailer, & Show timings at Times of India|website=The Times of India|access-date=13 November 2017}}</ref> She portrayed a glamorous role for the first time in [[Sundar C]]'s comedy ''[[Kalakalappu]]'' (2012), where she worked alongside a star cast of [[Shiva (actor)|Shiva]], [[Vimal (actor)|Vimal]] and [[Anjali (film actress)|Anjali]]. The film opened to positive reviews and performed well at the box office, becoming her most profitable film to date.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/apr-12-01/anjali-oviya-07-04-12.html|title=Anjali And Oviya Go Glam! - Anjali - Oviya - Tamil Movie News - Behindwoods.com|website=Behindwoods.com|access-date=13 November 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-reviews/reviews-2/may-12-02/kalakalappu-review.html|title=KALAKALAPPU REVIEW - KALAKALAPPU MOVIE REVIEW|website=Behindwoods.com|access-date=13 November 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/kalakalappu-funny-business/article3448869.ece|title=Kalakalappu: Funny business|first=Sudha|last=S|date=23 May 2012|access-date=13 November 2017|website=Thehindu.com}}</ref> Following further glamorous roles in unsuccessful films such as ''[[Sillunu Oru Sandhippu]]'' (2013) and ''[[Pulivaal]]'' (2014), Oviya scored another success with her role as a dainty, hot girl in Deekay's horror comedy ''[[Yaamirukka Bayamey]]'' (2014).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/yaamirukku-bayamey-is-a-super-hit-news-tamil-ofss4Rehebe.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140518213343/http://www.sify.com/movies/yaamirukku-bayamey-is-a-super-hit-news-tamil-ofss4Rehebe.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=18 May 2014|title='Yaamirukku Bayamey' is a super hit!|website=Sify.com|access-date=13 November 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/yaamirukka-bayamey-review-roundup-worth-watch-600053|title='Yaamirukka Bayamey' Review Roundup: Worth a Watch|first=Sangeetha|last=Seshagiri|website=Ibtimes.co.in|access-date=13 November 2017}}</ref> Critics also praised her performance, with a reviewer from the Deccan Chronicle stating "as the girl-next-door-unafraid-of-her-sexuality, Oviya is perfect".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/140510/entertainment-movie-review/article/movie-review-%E2%80%98yaamirukka-bayamey%E2%80%99-never-fear-even-if|title=Movie review 'Yaamirukka Bayamey': Never fear even if ghosts are near|date=11 May 2014|website=Deccanchronicle.com|access-date=13 November 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-reviews/yaamirukka-bayamey/movie-review/34935665.cms|title=Yaamirukka Bayamey Movie Review, Trailer, & Show timings at Times of India|website=The Times of India|access-date=13 November 2017}}</ref>

Oviya's acting career began to decline after 2014 and she was primarily offered glamorous roles in low-profile films. She was cast opposite veteran actor [[Sarathkumar]] in the unsuccessful ''[[Sandamarutham]]'' (2015) which garnered negative reviews, while her subsequent Tamil films, [[C. V. Kumar]]'s heist comedy ''[[144 (film)|144]]'' (2015) and [[Sundar C]]'s horror comedy ''[[Hello Naan Pei Pesuren]]'' (2016) did not perform as well as anticipated at the box office.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/hello-naan-pei-pesurean/hello-naan-pei-pesurean-review.html|title=Hello Naan Pei Pesurean (aka) Hello Naan Peai Pesaren review|website=Behindwoods.com|access-date=13 November 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/144/144-review.html|title=144 (aka) 144 review|website=Behindwoods.com|access-date=13 November 2017}}</ref> Another project, the female-centric ''[[Bhogi (film)|Bhogi]]'' co-starring [[Trisha (actress)|Trisha]] and [[Poonam Bajwa]], was also stalled despite the shoot progressing. She subsequently moved on to portray a role in the low-budget Hindi film ''Yeh Ishq Sarfira'' (2015) and then the leading role of a city girl in the Kannada film, ''Mr. Mommaga'' (2016).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/Yashs-Kirathaka-heroine-heads-to-Bollywood/articleshow/35005890.cms|title=Yash's Kirathaka heroine heads to Bollywood |website=Timesofindia.indiatimes.com|access-date=13 November 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/movie-reviews/yeh-ishq-sarfira/movie-review/49948930.cms|title=Movie Yeh Ishq Sarfira 2015, Story, Trailers - Times of India|website=The Times of India|access-date=13 November 2017}}</ref>

===Bigg Boss Tamil (2017–2018)===

In 2017, Oviya took part in the Tamil reality television show ''[[Bigg Boss Tamil (Season 1)|Bigg Boss]]'' hosted by [[Kamal Haasan]] for the [[Star Vijay]] channel. Oviya gained instant popularity on the show through her charm and honesty, in comparison to other housemates. While enjoying friendship with contestants [[Bindu Madhavi]], [[Raiza Wilson]], [[Ganesh Venkatraman]], and a cordial and one-sided romantic relationship with season winner [[Arav]], she was repeatedly targeted and bullied by other housemates including [[Gayathri Raghuram]], [[Namitha]], Juliana and [[Shakthi Vasudevan]]. Her clever responses and positive attitude to the bullying won over audiences.<ref name="dailyo.in">{{cite web|url=http://www.dailyo.in/arts/oviya-bigg-boss-tamil-nadu-kamal-haasan-tv-shows-voyeurs/story/1/18544.html|title=Why Oviya on Bigg Boss Tamil is such a hit in Tamil Nadu|website=Dailyo.in|access-date=13 November 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2017/jul/24/the-world-loves-oviya-1632575--1.html|title=The world loves Oviya|website=Newindianexpress.com|access-date=13 November 2017}}</ref> Voters repeatedly kept her in the show despite her being up for eviction at multiple instances, while she garnered a "cult following" on social media with phrases such as "Oviya Army" regularly trending.<ref name="dailyo.in"/> Her behaviour and positive attitude on the show also attracted other celebrities to tweet in appreciation of her, with the likes of [[Priya Anand]], [[Nivetha Pethuraj]], [[Sathish]] and [[Karunakaran (actor)|Karunakaran]] amongst others praising her on social media.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/now-karunakaran-joins-the-oviya-army/articleshow/59831818.cms|title=Now, Karunakaran joins the Oviya Army|website=Timesofindia.indiatimes.com|access-date=13 November 2017}}</ref> The popularity of Oviya reached such a high in late July 2017 that the makers of an unrelated Tamil film, ''[[Balloon (2017 film)|Balloon]]'' (2017), included a song titled "Neenga Shut Up Pannunga" and dedicated it to the actress. Likewise, several other songwriters created their own "Oviya Anthems" and released them online.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/kollywood/290817/oviya-in-demand.html|title=Oviya in demand!|date=29 August 2017|website=Deccanchronicle|access-date=13 November 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/bigg-boss-vote-oviya-record-likes-retweets-on-twitter-tamil-news-194317|title=Bigg Boss Vote Oviya record likes retweets on twitter - Tamil Movie News |website=Indiaglitz.com|access-date=13 November 2017}}</ref>

In early August 2017, Oviya quit the show on medical grounds, following a week-long spat with Arav regarding her one-sided romantic feelings for him. Prior to her exit, she deliberately jumped into the swimming pool to force her departure, prompting the police to briefly investigate a potential suicide angle to the move.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/bigg-boss-tamil-oviya-walks-out-of-the-show-4784618/|title=Bigg Boss Tamil: Tamil Nadu's darling Oviya walks out of the show, leaves her Army heartbroken|date=6 August 2017|website=Indianexpress.com|access-date=13 November 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/police-summon-actor-oviya-for-probe/article19476925.ece|title=Police summon actor Oviya for probe|date=12 August 2017|website=Thehindu.com|access-date=13 November 2017|via=www.thehindu.com}}</ref> Despite widespread calls on social media for her to return to the show as a ''wildcard'' entrant, Oviya released a video confirming that she had no interest in going back into the Bigg Boss House and would take an extended break and prioritise film opportunities. She also called for the public to forgive Shakthi and Julie for their behaviour towards her on the show.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/tv/oviya-is-not-returning-to-bigg-boss-tamil-her-fans-heartbroken-watch-video/story-YVsiPtlmJ08sWgmTtrTPZM.html|title=Oviya is not returning to Bigg Boss Tamil, her fans heartbroken. Watch video|date=18 August 2017|website=Hindustantimes.com|access-date=13 November 2017}}</ref>

===2019- present===
Her acting career also saw positive developments following her stint on the show and her subsequent popularity. A long-delayed, small-budget film titled ''Seeni'' was renamed to ''Oviyaava Vitta Yaaru'' to cash in on the actress's new found fan following. Likewise, her Malayalam film ''Manushyamrugam'' from 2012, was dubbed into Tamil and prepared for release under the title ''Police Rajyam''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/bigg-boss-oviya-malayalam-film-manushya-mrugam-dubbed-in-tamil-as-police-rajjiyam-and-release-soon-tamil-news-194593|title=Bigg Boss Oviya Malayalam film Manushya Mrugam dubbed in Tamil as Police Rajjiyam and release soon - Tamil Movie News|website=Indiaglitz.com|access-date=13 November 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thenewsminute.com/article/producer-bigg-boss-oviyas-film-changes-title-oviyaava-vitta-yaaru-67775|title=Producer of 'Bigg Boss' Oviya's film changes title to 'Oviyaava Vitta Yaaru'|date=2 September 2017|website=Thenewsminute.com|access-date=13 November 2017}}</ref> Filmmakers including [[Sundar C]], [[C. S. Amudhan]] and Santhosh Jayakumar announced their interest in signing the actress for roles in their film ''[[Kalakalappu 2]]'', ''[[Tamil Padam 2]]'' and ''[[Iruttu Araiyil Murattu Kuththu]]'', but she turned down the offers.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/bigg-boss-tamil-fame-oviya-signs-an-adult-comedy-4838959/|title=Former Bigg Boss Tamil contestant Oviya signs an adult comedy?|date=11 September 2017|website=Indianexpress.com|access-date=13 November 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/oviya-in-sundar-cs-next/articleshow/60208453.cms|title=Oviya in Sundar C's next? |website=Timesofindia.indiatimes.com|access-date=13 November 2017}}</ref> Post her ''Bigg Boss''-fame, she signed on to appear in the ''[[Kanchana 3|Muni 4: Kanchana 3]]'' by [[Raghava Lawrence]],<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/oviya-vedhika-team-up-with-lawrencce-in-kanchana-3/articleshow/60891104.cms |title=Archived copy |access-date=15 October 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180110083057/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/oviya-vedhika-team-up-with-lawrencce-in-kanchana-3/articleshow/60891104.cms |archive-date=10 January 2018 |url-status=dead }}</ref> a sequel to her breakthrough film in ''Kalavani 2'', and a female-orientated script, ''[[90ML (2019 Tamil film)|90ML]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://newstodaynet.com/index.php/2019/03/07/90-ml-filmmaker-anita-talks-about-what-she-tried-to-tell-through-her-movie/|title=90 ML filmmaker Anita talks about what she tried to tell through her movie|first=P. T.|last=Usha|date=7 March 2019}}</ref><ref>https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/why-cant-woman-express-lust-she-tree-90ml-director-anita-udeep-tnm-97714</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/90-ml-director-anita-udeep-on-dealing-with-trolls-criticism-from-film-fraternity-and-simbu-oviyas-response-6213571.html|title=90 ML director Anita Udeep on dealing with trolls, criticism from film fraternity, and Simbu, Oviya's response- Entertainment News, Firstpost|date=7 March 2019|website=Firstpost}}</ref>

==Filmography==
===Filmography===

{| class="wikitable"
| style="background:#FFFFCC;"| {{dagger|alt=Films that have not yet been released}}
| Denotes films that have not yet been released
|}

{| class="wikitable sortable"
|- style="background:#ccc; text-align:center;"
! Year !! Film !! Role !! Language !! Notes
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| 2007 || ''[[Kangaroo (2007 film)|Kangaroo]]'' || Susanna || rowspan=3 | [[Malayalam]] || Malayalam debut
|-
| 2008 || ''Apoorva'' || Pooja ||
|-
| rowspan="2" |2009 || ''[[Puthiya Mukham]]'' || Meera ||
|-
| ''[[Naalai Namadhe (2009 film)|Naalai Namadhe]]'' || Aishwarya || rowspan=3 | [[Tamil language|Tamil]] || Tamil Debut
|-
| rowspan="3" |2010 || ''[[Kalavani]]'' || Maheswari ||
|-
| ''[[Manmadan Ambu]]'' || Sunanda ||
|-
| ''[[Puthumukhangal]]'' || Varsha || [[Malayalam]] ||
|-
| rowspan="3" |2011 || ''[[Muthukku Muthaaga]]'' || Shwetha || [[Tamil language|Tamil]] ||
|-
| ''[[Kirataka]]'' || Nethra || [[Kannada]] || Kannada Debut
|-
| ''[[Manushyamrugam]]'' || Sophie || [[Malayalam]] ||
|-
| rowspan="2" |2012 || ''[[Marina (2012 film)|Marina]]'' || Sopnasundari || rowspan=8 | [[Tamil language|Tamil]] ||
|-
| ''[[Kalakalappu]]'' || Maya ||
|-
| rowspan="3" |2013 || ''[[Sillunu Oru Sandhippu]]'' || Geetha ||
|-
| ''[[Moodar Koodam]]'' || Karpagavalli ||
|-
| ''[[Madha Yaanai Koottam]]'' || Ritu ||
|-
| rowspan="2" |2014 || ''[[Pulivaal]]'' || Monica ||
|-
| ''[[Yaamirukka Bayamey]]'' || Sharanya ||
|-
| rowspan="3" |2015 ||''[[Sandamarutham]]'' || Minmini (Rekha) ||
|-
| ''Yeh Ishq Sarfira'' || Riya || [[Hindi]] || Hindi debut
|-
| ''[[144 (film)|144]]'' || Kalyani || rowspan=2 | [[Tamil language|Tamil]] ||
|-
| rowspan="2" |2016 ||''[[Hello Naan Pei Pesuren]]'' || Sridevi ||
|-
| ''Mr. Mommaga'' || Karthika || [[Kannada]]||
|-
| rowspan="2" |2018 || ''[[Idi Naa Love Story]]'' || Abhinaya || [[Telugu language|Telugu]] || Telugu Debut
|-
| ''[[Silukkuvarupatti Singam]]'' || Kanaka || rowspan=6 | [[Tamil language|Tamil]] || Cameo appearance
|-
| rowspan="5" |2019 || ''[[90ML (2019 Tamil film)|90ML]]'' || Rita || Also co-sang "Marana Matta"<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/marana-matta-song-video-oviya-simbu-new-year-track-5009637/|title=Marana Matta song: Fans of Oviya, Simbu can't miss this New Year track|date=2018-01-03|work=The Indian Express|access-date=2018-02-15|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://regional.pinkvilla.com/tamil/news/watch-simbu-composes-soothing-romantic-number-oviya-starrer-90-ml/|title=Watch: Simbu composes a soothing romantic number for Oviya starrer 90 ML|last=Ratda|first=Khushboo|website=Pinkvilla|language=en-US|access-date=2019-02-08}}</ref>
|-
| ''[[Ganesha Meendum Santhipom]]'' || Keerthi ||
|-
| ''[[Kanchana 3|Muni 4: Kanchana 3]]'' || Kavya ||
|-
| ''[[Oviyavai Vitta Yaru]]'' || Oviya ||
|-
|''[[Kalavani 2]]''|| Maheswari || <ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.suryanfm.in/news/entertainment/oviya-vemal-starrer-kalavani-2-shooting-begins/|title=Oviya, Vemal starrer K2 shoot begins - Suryan FM|date=February 2018|work=Suryan FM|access-date=2018-02-14|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/news/ni61901941|title=Kalavani 2 title confusion - Here is what you need to know|website=IMDb|access-date=2018-02-14}}</ref>
|-
| rowspan=3 | 2021|| ''[[Black Coffee (2021 film)|Black Coffee]]''||Malu|| [[Malayalam]] ||
|-
| style="background:#FFFFCC;"| ''[[Raja Bheema]]'' {{dagger}}||Herself ||Tamil || Post-production, cameo
|-
| style="background:#FFFFCC;"| ''Sambhavam'' {{dagger}}|| {{TBA}} || Tamil ||Filming<ref>https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/after-muni-4-kanchana-3-another-horror-comedy-for-oviya/articleshow/76033277.cms</ref>
|-
|}

==Television==
{| class="wikitable"
|+
!Year
!Title
!Role
!Notes
|-
|2011
|[[Neengalum Vellalam Oru Kodi]]
|Contestant
|Game reality show
|-
|-
|2017
|[[Bigg Boss Tamil (season 1)]]
|Contestant
|Reality TV Series<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/bigg-boss-tamil-how-oviya-helen-became-the-premiere-seasons-most-sensational-contestant-3884305.html|title=Bigg Boss Tamil: How Oviya Helen became the premiere season's most sensational contestant- Entertainment News, Firstpost|work=Firstpost|access-date=2018-02-21|language=en-US}}</ref>
|-
|2018
|[[Bigg Boss Tamil (season 2)]]
|Guest
|Reality TV Series
|-
|-
|2021
|Merlin
|Merlin
|Web Series
|}

== Discography ==
=== Songs ===
{| class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders";"
|-
|- style="background:#ccc; text-align:center;"
! scope="col" |Year
! scope="col"|Song
! scope="col"|Album
! scope="col"|Composer
! scope="col"|Lyricist
! scope="col"|Other artist(s)
! scope="col" class="unsortable"|Notes
! scope="col" class="unsortable"|{{Tooltip|Ref.|Reference(s)}}
|-
|2017
| "Marana Matta"
| ''[[90 ML (2019 Tamil film)|90 ML]]''
| [[Silambarasan]]
| [[Shabareesh Varma]]
| [[Silambarasan]], [[Harish Kalyan]]
| Debut
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/marana-matta-song-video-oviya-simbu-new-year-track-5009637/|title=Marana Matta song: Fans of Oviya, Simbu can't miss this New Year track|date=2018-01-03|website=The Indian Express|language=en-IN|access-date=2019-02-08}}</ref>
|}

==Awards and honours==
{| class="wikitable"
|+
!Year
!Award
!Category
!Film
!Result
|-
|2010
|[[5th Vijay Awards]]
|Best Debut Actress
|[[Kalavani]]
|{{Won}}
|-
|2011
|Variety Film Awards<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.tamilnow.com/movies/misc/variety-film-awards-2012/|title=Tamil Movie Event Variety Film Awards 2012 Photos|website=www.tamilnow.com|language=en-US|access-date=2018-05-10}}</ref>
|Best Actress
|[[Muthukku Muthaaga]]
|{{Won}}
|-
|2012
|[[Edison Awards (India)|Edison Awards]]
|Best Female Rising Star
|[[Kalakalappu]]
|{{Won}}
|-
|2013
|FETNA Awards <ref>{{Cite news|url=https://moviegalleri.net/2013/07/fetna-2013-awards-photos-samuthirakani-abi-oviya.html|title=FETNA 2013 Awards Photos {{!}} Samuthirakani {{!}} Abi {{!}} Oviya {{!}} New Movie Posters|last=admin|date=2013-07-20|work=New Movie Posters|access-date=2018-05-10|language=en-US}}</ref>
|Shining Star Award
|[[Kalakalappu]]
|{{Won}}
|-
|2018
|JFW Golden Divas Awards
|JFW Golden Diva
|{{N/A}}
|{{Won}}
|-
|2018
|Aval Awards
|Darling of Tamil Nadu
|{{N/A}}
|{{Won}}
|}

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
* {{IMDb name|id=4250039}}

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