Ester Noronha
Born
Ester Valerie Noronha

Bahrain
NationalityIndian
EducationM.A. in Political science
Alma mater
Occupations
  • Singer
  • actor
Years active2012–present

Ester Valerie Noronha is an Indian actress, singer. Known for her work in Telugu, Kannada and Konkani film and entertainment industries for more than a decade, Noronha has won the Best Actress Award for her Konkani film Sophiya - A Dream Girl, Best Performance Award for Telugu Webseries Recce and Best Supporting Actress Award for her Kannada movie Lanke. Noronha has worked in more than 35 films in around 7 languages including Hindi, Marathi, Kannada, Tulu, Konkani, Telugu and Tamil till date. Her works include Bhimavaram  Bullodu, Shakeela, Lanke, Sophiya, Recce.

Background

Ester Noronha was born to Valerian Noronha and Janet Noronha in Bahrain.

She debuted on the Konkani stage as "Baby Ester" at the age of 8.

Career

Noronha debuted in a non- commercial Bollywood film "Baromas". The film went on to be played and nominated in various film festivals around the World including the 2012 South Asian International Film Festival in New York and the DCIFF (DC Independent Film Festival) in Washington, DC.

She was then cast by the director Teja in his Telugu movie 1000 Abaddalu in 2013. Noronha was immediately signed for Bhimavaram Bullodu opposite Hero Sunil.

She has since worked in around 35 films in 7 Indian languages

Personal life

Noronha married Indian singer and Rapper Noel Sean in January 2019.[1]

Filmography

Year Film Role Language(s) Notes
2012 Baromas Hindi
Mr. Money Hindi
Qayamat Hi Qayamat Rani Hindi
2013 1000 Abaddalu Satya Telugu
2014 Bhimavaram Bullodu Nandini Telugu
Usiriginta Neene Attira Kannada
Naavika Kannada
2015 Jugari Tulu
Nagrik Hindi
Maajhi Aashiqui Marathi
2016 Garam Telugu
Nosibacho Khell Konkani
Meen Kuzhambum Mann Paanaiyum Tamil
2017 Sophiya – A Dream Girl Konkani [2]
Jaya Janaki Nayaka Manasa Telugu
Athiratha Kannada
Nuggekai Kannada
Juliet Lover of Idiot Telugu
2018 Nayanam Telugu
2019 Kantaar Konkani
2020 Shakeela Suhana Hindi
2021 Lanke Kannada
2022 Iravatham Maya Telugu
69 Sanskaar Colony Telugu
DNA Kannada
Local Train Kannada
Hawayein Veronica Hindi
Recce (Zee 5 webseries) Rekha Telugu
2023Changure Bangaru RajaVaramTelugu
2023InamdarSilkuKannada

Awards

  • "Kala Rathna" Award - Geethanjali Institute, Mangalore[3]
  • "Best Actor - Female" (Konkani) - Mandd Sobhan, Mangalore.[4]
  • "Excellence in Fine Arts" Award - Christian Chamber Of Commerce and Industry
  • "Best Performance" Award - Padmamohana Awards
  • "Best Supporting Actress" Award - International Film Festival Goa

Playback Singing

Film Language
Nachoiam Kumpasar Konkani
SOPHIYA - a dream girl Konkani
Sanskar Colony Telugu
The Vacant House Konkani, Kannada

References

  1. ↑ "Noel Sean and Ester Noronha tie the knot". Deccan Chronicle. 7 January 2019. Retrieved 28 December 2020.
  2. ↑ "Konkani film wins Best Regional Film at Karnataka State Film Awards". oHeraldo. Retrieved 24 March 2021.
  3. ↑ "Mangaluru: Kala-Sangam draws to a colourful close". daijiworld. Retrieved 17 January 2022.
  4. ↑ "'Anthu' sweeps first-ever Konkani film awards". Deccan Herald. Harsha, DHNS. Retrieved 17 January 2022.
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