Ivana (Actress)

Actress

Indian Changanacherry, Kerala

Quick Info

ProfessionActress
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth25/02/2000
Age26 years
BirthplaceChanganacherry, Kerala

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Bio/Wiki

Birth nameAleena Shaji
Other NameIvana
Famous For
  • Naachiyaar (2018)
  • Hero (2019)
  • Love Today (2022)
  • Single (2025)

Physical Stats & More

Height152 cm
Weight55 kg
Eye ColorDark Brown
Hair ColorBlack
Figure Measurements34-28-36

Educational Qualification(s)

College/UniversityKerala University
Educational QualificationBachelor of Commerce

Personal Life

Marital StatusUnmarried
Zodiac signPisces
HometownChanganacherry, Kerala
ReligionMuslim

Relationships & More

Marital StatusUnmarried

Family

FatherShaji Cherian
MotherName
Siblings
  • Leo Shaji
  • Laya Shaji
  • Leo Shaji (Twin Brother)
  • Laya Shaji (Twin Sister)

Career

Debut
Film (Malayalam)Masters (2012)
Film (Tamil)Naachiyaar (2018)
Film (Telugu)Selfish (2023)
Awards, Honours, Achievements
  • Best Debut Actress, Bofta Galatta Debut Awards, Naachiyaar (2019)
  • Best Debut Actress Nominee, 8th SIIMA Awards, Naachiyaar (2019)
  • Best Debut Actress Nominee, Filmfare Awards South, Naachiyaar (2019)

Favourites

BeverageBlack Coffee
ActressJyothika

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. The director of Tamil cinema, Bala, discovered the Malayalam film "Anuraga Karikkin Vellam" in a newspaper article.
2. Impressed by the film, Bala decided to cast Ivana in his Tamil movie "Naachiyaar" in 2018.
3. This marked Ivana's entry into the Tamil film industry.
4. At Bala's request, the actress Aleena Shaji changed her name to Ivana for better pronunciation.
5. Ivana put effort into learning Tamil before playing Kottaiarasi (Arasi) in "Naachiyaar."
6. She took language classes to speak Tamil fluently for the role.
7. During college, Ivana actively participated in dance competitions.
8. She is an enthusiastic cyclist who loves riding bicycles.
9. Ivana has a profound devotion to Lord Vishnu.
10. She enjoys exploring nature and discovering beautiful scenic spots.
11. Ivana began her acting career in the Malayalam film industry at 12 years old in 2012.
12. Initially aspiring to be a Chartered Accountant, Ivana found her passion in acting.
13. She has a desire to pursue Chartered Accountancy alongside acting.
14. Ivana is known for her work in Tamil and Malayalam films.
15. Before entering Tamil cinema, she adopted the stage name "Ivana."
16. She comes from a Malayali family and has a twin brother and elder sister.
17. In various films, Ivana played different roles, including young Rani in "Rani Padmini" (2015).
18. She portrayed Anu Raghu in "Anuraga Karikkin Vellam" (2016) and Diya in "Bhayankaram" (2022).
19. Ivana debuted in Tamil films with "Naachiyaar" in 2018, receiving praise for her performance.
20. She also appeared in movies like "Hero" (2019), "Love Today" (2022), "Kalvan" (2023), "LGM" (2023), and "Complex" (2023).
21. In "Love Today," Ivana starred as Nikitha, her debut as a lead actress.
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