Madonna Sebastian is an Indian actress and playback singer who predominantly works in Malayalam, Tamil, and Telugu films. She is widely recognized for her natural acting performance in her debut film Premam and for her distinctive musical background.
Early Life and Education
- Born: October 1, 1991 (some sources state May 19, 1992) in Cherupuzha, Kannur, Kerala.
- Family: She was born to Sebastian and Shyla and has a younger sister named Michelle.
- Schooling: She attended St. Peter's Senior Secondary School in Kadayiruppu and Indian School Salalah in Oman.
- Higher Education: She holds a Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) degree from Christ University, Bangalore.
Career Journey
Musical Beginnings
Before acting, Madonna was a professional singer. She received training in both Carnatic and Western music. She gained significant popularity through the Malayalam musical program Music Mojo on Kappa TV. Her performance on the show eventually led to her discovery by film director Alphonse Puthren.
Film Debut and Rise to Fame
- Malayalam (2015): She made her debut in the blockbuster film Premam. Although she was originally considered for the role of Mary, she felt a stronger connection to the character Celine, which became her breakout role.
- Tamil (2016): She entered the Tamil industry with Kadhalum Kadandhu Pogum alongside Vijay Sethupathi. Her performance earned her the Ananda Vikatan Cinema Award for Best Debut Heroine.
- Telugu (2016): She reprised her role as Celine in the Telugu remake of Premam, marking her debut in Tollywood.
- Kannada (2021): She made her Kannada debut in the film Kotigobba 3 opposite Sudeep.
Notable Filmography
| Year | Film | Language | Role |
| 2016 | King Liar | Malayalam | Anjali |
| 2017 | Kavan | Tamil | Malar |
| 2017 | Pa Paandi | Tamil | Young Poonthendral |
| 2018 | Iblis | Malayalam | Fida |
| 2019 | Virus | Malayalam | Dr. Sara Yakub |
| 2021 | Shyam Singha Roy | Telugu | Rosalind |
Music and Independent Projects
Despite her acting success, she remains active in the music industry:
- The Band: She formed a musical band named Everafter with composer Roby Abraham. The band released its first music video, "Veruthe," in 2016.
- Playback Singing: She has sung tracks for several films, including "Raavukalil" for You Too Brutus and "Spread Love" for the film Virus.
- Television: Prior to films, she worked as a TV presenter, hosting a music reality show on Surya TV.
Awards and Recognition
- Winner: Ananda Vikatan Cinema Awards – Best Debut Heroine (Kadhalum Kadandhu Pogum).
- Nominated: SIIMA Award for Best Female Debut – Malayalam (Premam).
- Nominated: Behindwoods Golden Medal for Best Actor (Kadhalum Kadandhu Pogum).
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