Erica Jennifer Fernandes is an Indian actress and model, who is known for working in Hindi Television commercials and Tamil, Kannada, Hindi and Telegu films. Erica was born to a Konkani Mangalorean Catholic family in Mumbai on 7th May 1993 to Ralph Fernandes and Lavina Fernandes. She has an elder brother Jermaine Fernandes. She completed her schooling at Holy Cross High School, Kurla and did her Pre-Degree Course from Sies College Of Arts, Science & Commerce, Sion. Later, she was enrolled for a BA degree from St Andrew’s College, Bandra, but dropped out in the middle.
In his initial days, she took part in modelling. As a model, she was crowned “Bombay Times Fresh Face”, “Pantaloons Femina Miss Fresh Face 2011” and “Pantaloons Femina Miss Maharashtra” in 2010 and 2011 respectively. She started her acting career with the Tamil film Ainthu Ainthu Ainthu in 2013. In 2014, Erica made her Kannada debut with Ninnindale. For her performance in Ninnindale, she was nominated for SIIMA Awards for Best Debut Actress – Kannada. In that year, she made her Hindi debut with, Babloo Happy Hai, and Telugu debut with Galipatam. She also acted in two other films, Virattu and Dega that year. The burger was her second Kannada film released in 2015.
Later, in 2017, she acted in the film, Vizhithiru. Erica started her Television career with The Suite Life of Karan & Kabir in 2013. Kuch Rang Pyar Ke Aise Bhi was her second released television series in 2016. For her performance in the serial, Erica won Asian Viewers Television Awards for Female Actor Of The Year. She also earned another nomination for her acting. She also appeared in her second television show, Box Cricket League that year. Kasautii Zindagii Kay was her only released television series in 2018. For her performance in the television series, she won three awards and one nomination.
Next, in 2019, she starred in the television show Khatra Khatra Khatra. Kuch Rang Pyar Ke Aise Bhi: Nayi Kahani was her only released television show in 2021. In 2020 she did two music videos.
Not only as an actor, but Erica was also in the media for other reasons. She consecutively ranked 4th, 3rd, 4th and 1st on Times of India’s Most Desirable Women on Indian Television List in 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020. She was placed 15th on Biz Asia’s TV Personality List in 2018. Erica was placed 13th in Eastern Eye’s 50 Sexiest Asian Women of 2019..
| Real Name | Erica Jennifer Fernandes |
| Profession | Model, Actress |
| Famous Role | Sonakshi Bose in Kuch Rang Pyar Ke Aise Bhi |
| Date of Birth | 7 May 1993 |
| Age | 29 Years (2022) |
| Birth Place | Mangalore, Karnataka, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Hometown | Mangalore, Karnataka, India |
| School | Holy Cross High School, Kurla, Mumbai |
| Collage | SIES College of Arts, Science, and Commerce, Sion, Mumbai St. Andrew’s College, Mumbai (dropped) |
| Debut | Film (Tamil): Ainthu Ainthu Ainthu (2013)  Film (Kannada): Ninnindale (2014)  Film (Hindi): Babloo Happy Hai (2014)  Film (Telugu): Galipatam (2014)  TV: Kuch Rang Pyar Ke Aise Bhi (2016)  |
| Religion | Konkani Mangalorean Catholic (Christianity) |
| Food Habit | Non-Vegetarian |
| Hobbies | Cooking, Doing Adventures, Painting, Playing Keyboard, Designing Clothes |
| Zodiac Sign | Taurus |
Erica Fernandes Career
- In his initial days, she took part in modelling. As a model, she was crowned “Bombay Times Fresh Face”, “Pantaloons Femina Miss Fresh Face 2011” and “Pantaloons Femina Miss Maharashtra” in 2010 and 2011 respectively.
- She started her acting career with the Tamil film Ainthu Ainthu Ainthu in 2013.
- In 2014, Erica made her Kannada debut with Ninnindale. In that year, she made her Hindi debut with, Babloo Happy Hai, and Telugu debut with Galipatam. She also acted in two other films, Virattu and Dega that year.
- The burger was her second Kannada film released in 2015.
- In 2017, she acted in the film, Vizhithiru.
- Erica started her Television career with The Suite Life of Karan & Kabir in 2013.
- Kuch Rang Pyar Ke Aise Bhi was her second released television series in 2016. She also appeared in her second television show, Box Cricket League that year.
- Kasautii Zindagii Kay was her only released television series in 2018.
- In 2019, she starred in the television show Khatra Khatra Khatra.
- Kuch Rang Pyar Ke Aise Bhi: Nayi Kahani was her only released television show in 2021.
- In 2020 she did two music videos.
Erica Fernandes Family
| Father Name | Ralph Fernandes |
| Mother Name | Lavina Fernandes |
| Brother | Jermaine Fernandes (Elder) |
| Sister | None |
| Husband | None |
Erica Fernandes Relationship / Marital Status & Many More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
| Affairs / Boyfriend | Shaheer Sheikh (Rumoured) |
| Husband / Spouse | Not Known |
| Marriage date | Not Known |
| Marriage Place | Not Known |
| Children | Not Known |
Erica Fernandes Physical Stats
| Height | In Centimeter – 165 cm In Meter – 1.65 m In feet & inches – 5’5 |
| Weight | In Kilogram- 54 Kg In Pounds – 119lbs |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Brown |
Erica Fernandes Favourite
| Favourite Actor | Robert Downey Jr. |
| Favourite Actress | Deepika Padukone, Priyanka Chopra, Kangana Ranaut |
| Favourite Subjects | History, Psychology |
| Favourite Food | Mee Kari, Laksa, Pizza |
| Favourite Color | Red |
| Favourite Sport | Sky Diving |
| Favourite Destination | Maldives |
Erica Fernandes Education
| School | Holy Cross High School, Kurla, Mumbai |
| Collage | SIES College of Arts, Science, and Commerce, Sion, Mumbai St. Andrew’s College, Mumbai (dropped) |
| Educational Qualification | B. A. |
Erica Fernandes Net Worth
| Net Worth | N/A |
| Salary | N/A |
| Income Source | N/A |
| Car Collection | N/A |
Some Unknown facts about Erica Fernandes
- She is a pure non-vegetarian.
- Erica’s hobbies are painting, singing, playing the keyboard, stitching and making clothes.
- Her favorite actor is Robert Downey Jr and the actresses are Priyanka Chopra, Deepika Padukone, and Kangana Ranaut.
- Her height is 5 feet 5 inches and her weight is 57 kgs.
- She was ranked as the 4th most desirable woman on TV in a list featured by The Times of India in 2017.
- She gains popularity for playing the reprise of Prerna’s role in Ekta Kapoor‘s Kasautii Zindagii Kay 2.
- She loves cooking and her forte is baking cupcakes. She is also a food buff.
- She loved dancing and got trained in her childhood at Shiamak dance Academy.
