Leona Lishoy is an Indian model and actress who works primarily in the Malayalam film industry. She is known for her roles in Annmariya Kalippilannu (2016) and Ishq (2019).
Wiki/Biography
Leona Lishoy was born on Friday, April 26, 1991, in Thrissur, Kerala, India (32 years old; as of 2023). She completed her schooling from Hari Sri Vidya Nidhi School in Thrissur, Kerala. Her family moved to Bangalore, India, and Leona completed her undergraduate degree at Christ University, Bangalore. She received her MBA diploma from Symbiosis University, Bangalore. After becoming an actress, Leona and her family returned to Thrissur, Kerala.
Young Leona Lishoy celebrates her birthday with her family
appearance
Height (approximately): 5′ 5″
Hair color: black
Eye color: brown
family
Leona belongs to a Malayali family from Thrissur, Kerala, India.
Parents and siblings
Her father Lishoy is an actor and her mother Bindu Lishoy is a housewife. In an interview, she revealed that while Leona was studying for her degree, her mother was diagnosed with cancer.
Leona Lishai and her parents
Her brother Lional Lishoy is a dancer and music composer. In November 2020, Lional married illustrator Tanya Gijy.
Leona Lishoy and her brother Lional
interpersonal relationships
During the interview, Leona confirmed that she was dating someone but did not reveal the identity of her date.
Profession
Movie
Leona’s father Lishoy is an actor who has appeared in Malayalam films and TV series. She revealed in an interview that she had never been interested in acting and that her father was the main reason why she became an actor. Her debut film Kalikaalam (2012) was directed by Lishoy’s close friend Reji Nair; her father encouraged her to try Kalikaalam and she got the role. She made her Kannada debut in 2015 with D Shivalinga’s directorial Mr. Premi’. She made her Telugu debut in 2021 with Ishq: Not a Love Story, a remake of the Malayalam film Ishq (2019).
Malayalam
Leona made her debut in the film industry with Reji Nair’s Kalikaalam (2012), but the film never released. In 2012, she starred in “Jawan of Vellimala”, playing the love interest (Jenny Varghese) of Asif Ali (Koshi Oommen); “Jawan of Vellimala” failed commercially, but Leona’s performance attracted people’s attention. She had a cameo appearance in Fahadh Faasil-starrer North 24 Kaatham (2013), which won the Malayalam National Film Award for Best Feature Film. In 2016, she played Dr. Teresa Roy in “Annmariya Kalippilaanu” directed by Midhun Manuel Thomas. The film was a commercial success and gave her a breakthrough in the industry.
Leona Lishoy with Sunny Wayne (left) and Dulquer Salmaan (right) at Annmariya Kalippilannu location
Leona played the role of Sameera in the film Mayaanadhi (2017) starring Tovino Thomas; the film received positive reviews. In 2019, Leona played Anna Maria in the psychological thriller Attilan. She won critical acclaim for her performance as Mariya in the romantic thriller Ishq (2019), and she also starred in the film’s Telugu remake. In 2020, she was announced as one of the leads in the suspense thriller Anveshanam; Leona plays ACP Latha Siddarth IPS. She played the role of “Fida” in Jeehu Joseph’s suspense thriller “The 12th Man”.
Leona Lishoy and director Jeehu Joseph on the set of “12th Man”
In 2020, she played the role of ‘Thara Koshi’ in ‘Djinn’ directed by Sidharth Bharathan. Filming was completed in mid-2020; however, due to some reasons, the release was delayed to January 2023.
Leona Lishoy and the actors of Djinn
short film
Leona played the role of Shayari in the Malayalam short film Ezamathe Chaya Chithram (2018). In 2022, she played the role of “Pennu” (woman) in the Malayalam short film “Kankettu – The Undefine”.
Facts/Trivia
- In 2020, she was nominated for the South Indian International Film Awards (SIIMA) for Best Supporting Actress (Malayalam) for her performance in Ishq (2019).
- In 2022, she was nominated for the South Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in Anveshanam (2020).
- During the interview, Leona revealed that she was diagnosed with stage 2 endometriosis and the impact it had on her mentally and physically. Leona only learned about the condition after undergoing another fibroid surgery. After her diagnosis, Leona said she was prescribed hormone pills, which caused her frequent mood swings and hampered her professional and personal life. During the shooting of ‘Twelfth Man’, Mohanlal, who had worked with Leona in the film ‘Ram’, inquired about her condition and suggested Ayurvedic treatment. According to her, Ayurvedic medicine is proven to be more effective.
- Leona’s favorite actors are Mohanlal and Manju Warrier. Leona said in an interview that she is an admirer of the Mohanlal-Manju Warrier combination and her favorite movies are Vanaprastham, Kannezhuthi Pottum Thottu and Aaraam Thampuran.
- In an interview, Leona talks about her unrealized desire to study interior design as a discipline and her interest in interior design.
- Leona has a tattoo on her right hand. She revealed in an interview that she designed it with a friend. The design represents a partition, camera and play button, all of which resonate with her acting career and film industry.
Leona Lishai’s tattoos
Categories: Biography
Source: HIS Education