Alphonsa | |
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Born | Chennai, India |
Nationality | Indian |
Other names | Alfonsa |
Occupation | Actress |
Years active | 1990–2013 |
Alphonsa is an Indian actress known for her works in South Indian films, predominantly in item numbers, supporting and cameo roles.
Alphonsa played a supporting role in K. S. Ravikumar's Panchathanthiram (2002), appearing alongside Kamal Haasan in a few scenes like, before appearing in Kadhal Sadugudu (2003), opposite Vikram, where her work was described as "lewd". [1]
Alphonsa was born in Tamil Nadu.[ citation needed ] Her younger brother is choreographer Robert, who has also worked in films as an actor. Alphonsa married Nazeer, her co-star in Parvu Mazhai, in 2001, against the wishes of her family. [2]
Alphonsa had lived with an upcoming actor, Vinod, in a live-in relationship for two years, before he committed suicide in 2012. Alphonsa also then attempted suicide in March 2012 by consuming excessive sleeping pills, but was saved.[ citation needed ] Reports initially emerged casting suspicion over the actress's involvement in Vinod's death. [3] [4] [5] She later insisted that such allegations were baseless. She stated that Vinod had played the lead in a movie called Kavasam, alongside Murali, which was put on hold because of financial problems, and that the failure to make it as an actor in films despite half a decade of hard work had him feeling depressed enough to commit suicide. [6]
Year | Film | Role | Language | Notes |
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1995 | Pai Brothers | Mohini | Malayalam | |
1995 | Baashha | Tamil | Special appearance ("Ra..Ra..Ramaiya") | |
1995 | Nadodi Mannan | Dilruba | Tamil | |
1996 | Maanbumigu Maanavan | Tamil | Special appearance | |
1997 | Dongata | Telugu | Special appearance | |
1997 | Pudhayal | Tamil | Special appearance | |
1997 | Ratchagan | Tamil | Special appearance | |
1997 | Zindabad | Kannada | Special appearance | |
1997 | Evandi Pelli Chesukondi | Telugu | Special appearance | |
1997 | Preminchukundam Raa | Telugu | Special appearance | |
1997 | Subhakankshalu | Telugu | Special appearance | |
1997 | Loha | Hindi | Special appearance | |
1997 | W/o V. Vara Prasad | Telugu | Special appearance | |
1997 | Periya Manushan | Tamil | Special appearance | |
1998 | Thulli Thirintha Kaalam | Tamil | Special appearance | |
1998 | Valamapirinju | Malayalam | Special appearance | |
1998 | Rathna | Tamil | Special appearance | |
1998 | Sollamale | Tamil | Special appearance | |
1998 | Nilaave Vaa | Tamil | Special appearance | |
1998 | Thaayin Manikodi | Tamil | Special appearance | |
1998 | Suprabhatam | Chilakamma | Telugu | |
1998 | Navvulata | Ramulamma | Telugu | |
1998 | Unnudan | Tamil | Special appearance | |
1998 | Cheran Chozhan Pandian | Tamil | Special appearance | |
1999 | Suriya Paarvai | Sheela | Tamil | Special appearance |
1999 | Malabar Police | Sona | Tamil | Special appearance |
1999 | Rajasthan | Telugu | Special appearance | |
1999 | Suyamvaram | Tamil | Special appearance | |
1999 | Kaama | Tamil | Special appearance | |
1999 | Kama | Telugu | Special appearance | |
1999 | Kaama Tantra | Hindi | Special appearance | |
1999 | Sivan | Tamil | Special appearance | |
1999 | Underworld | Kannada | Special appearance | |
1999 | Thirupathi Ezhumalai Venkatesa | Gajala | Tamil | |
1999 | Azhagarsamy | Tamil | Special appearance | |
1999 | Kummi Paattu | Tamil | Special appearance | |
1999 | Red Indians | Malayalam | Special appearance | |
2000 | Narasimham | Malayalam | Special appearance | |
2000 | The Warrant | Malayalam | Special appearance | |
2000 | Kouravudu | Telugu | Special appearance | |
2000 | Sardukupodaam Randi | Telugu | Special appearance | |
2000 | Ennamma Kannu | Tamil | Special appearance | |
2000 | Kshemamga Velli Labhamga Randi | Ranganayaki | Telugu | Special appearance |
2000 | Manasichanu | Telugu | Special appearance | |
2000 | Maa Pelliki Randi | Telugu | Special appearance | |
2000 | Independence Day | Tamil/Kannada | Special appearance | |
2000 | Kannaal Pesavaa | Tamil | Special appearance | |
2000 | February 14 Necklace Road | Asha | Telugu | |
2001 | Vaanchinathan | Tamil | Special appearance | |
2001 | Paarvai Ondre Pothume | Tamil | Special appearance ("Nee Paarthuttu Ponaalum") | |
2001 | Badri | Tamil | Special appearance ("Salaam Maharasa") | |
2001 | Dhill | Tamil | Special appearance ("Machan Meesai") | |
2001 | Adhipathi | Telugu | Special appearance | |
2001 | Kalisi Naduddam | Telugu | Special appearance | |
2001 | Murari | Telugu | Special appearance | |
2001 | Raa | Telugu | Special appearance | |
2002 | Iravu Padagan | Tamil | Special appearance | |
2002 | Panchathantiram | Smuggling boss' mistress | Tamil | |
2002 | Shree | Tamil | Special appearance ("Madura Jilla") | |
2003 | Kadhal Sadugudu | Carolina | Tamil | Special appearance ("Carolinaa") |
2003 | Sena | Tamil | Special appearance | |
2003 | Yes Madam | Tamil | Special appearance | |
2003 | The Fire | Malayalam | Special appearance | |
2003 | Amma Nanna O Tamila Ammayi | Telugu | Special appearance | |
2005 | Mahanandi | Telugu | Special appearance | |
2010 | Dasanna | Telugu | Special appearance | |
2012 | Madirasi | Malayalam | ||
2013 | Police Maman | Malayalam | Special appearance |
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