Oviya Helen

Helen Nelson, better known professionally by her stage name Oviya, is an Indian model and film actress who has worked predominantly in the Tamil and Malayalam film industry. She made her breakthrough as an actress in Sarkunam's rural romantic comedy Kalavani, before appearing in other critically acclaimed films including Pandiraj's Marina, Moodar Koodam and Madha Yaanai Koottam. Oviya has also enjoyed box office success through her roles in Sundar C's Kalakalappu and the horror comedy Yaamirukka Bayamey, in both of which she portrayed glamorous roles. Her appearance on the reality show Bigg Boss in 2017 garnered her significant media attention and a cult-like following amongst audiences.