Anna Ben is an Indian actress who predominantly appears in Malayalam films. She came into the limelight for her role as Baby Mol in the 2019 Malayalam film Kumbalangi Nights.
Wiki/Biography
Anna Ben was born on Saturday, August 7, 1999 (21 years old in 2020) and her birthplace is Kochi. Her star sign is Virgo.
Anna Benn Childhood
She obtained a diploma in Fashion and Fashion Design from St. Theresa’s College in Kochi. After graduation, Anna came across a casting poster for the Malayalam film Kumbalangi Nights. Anna, who had been interested in acting since childhood, sent her profile to the casting director of the film and was chosen to play the role of “Baby More” in the film.
appearance
Height (approximate): 5′ 5″
Hair color: Brown
Eye Color: Brown
Family and caste
Parents and siblings
Anna Ben is the daughter of Benny P. Nayarambaram (screenwriter) and Fulja Benny. She has a younger sister named Susanna Ben.
Anna Benn and her father
Anna Benn and her mother
Anna Ben’s parents
Anna Ben and her sister
Anna Benn with her mother and sister
Anna Ben and family
Anna Ben and her grandparents
Profession
Anna started her acting career in 2019 by playing the role of ‘Baby Mol’ in the Malayalam film ‘Kumbalangi Nights’.
Anna Ben in Kumbalangi Nights
She then played the role of ‘Helen Paul’ in the Malayalam film Helen (2020).
Anna Benn as Helen
In 2020, she acted in the movie Kappela, playing the role of “Jessi”.
Anna Benn in Kappela
She has also starred in some music videos.
Awards
- The film “Kumbarangay Nights” won the Asian Web Film Award for Best New Face of the Year (Female) (2019)
- Vanitha Film Awards for Best Celebrity Couple for the film Kumbalangi Nights (2019)
Anna Ben Winner
- Vanitha Filmfare Award for Best Debut Actress for Kumbalangi Nights (2019)
- CPC Cine Awards Best Actress for Kumbalangi Nights and Helen (2019)
Anna Ben poses with the award
- Kerala State Film Awards – Special Jury Mention for the film Helen (2020)
Favorite things
Facts/Trivia
- In her free time she enjoys traveling, cooking and reading.
- When Anna was called to audition for the film Kumbalangi Nights, she did not tell the crew that she was the daughter of Benny P. Nayarambalam. Her parents were also unaware that she had auditioned for the film until she got a role.
- It took Anna four rounds of auditions before she landed the role of Baby More in the film Kumbalangi Nights.
- Praising her performance in the film Kumbalangi Nights, the English daily The Hindu wrote:
Even next to more experienced performers, she stood out.”
- Anna even auditioned for the film Irupathiyonnaam Noottaandu (2019) but failed to make it.
- Anna follows a non-vegetarian diet.
Anna Ben’s Instagram post
Categories: Biography
Source: HIS Education