Born on September 10, 1989, Catherina Tresa Alexander is an Indian actress and model known for working primarily in Tamil and Telugu films. She was born in Dubai, UAE to Malayali parents, Franks Mario Alexander and Tresa Alexander. While she grew up in a Christian household, she hid her schooling in Dubai and then came to Bangalore for higher education.
During her studies, she also started learning piano and then got trained in singing, dancing, ice skating, and debating. During her stay in Dubai, she also worked as an Emirates Environment volunteer. At the age of 14, she took up modeling for fashion design graduate students. Later, after she came to India, she started modeling for brands like Nalli Silks, Chennai Silks, Fast Track, Josco Jewellers, and Deccan Chronicle. She has also shot for Srikantadatta Wodeyar’s Maharaja Calendar and had participated with Prasad Bidapa in numerous ramp shows across India.
Following this, she made her acting debut in 2010 with the Kannada film, Shankar IPS where she was seen opposite actor Duniya Vijay. After making her debut, she went on to feature in Malayalam films like The Thriller and Uppukandam Brothers: Back in Action. Next in 2011, she was seen in a role in a Kannada film, Vishnu which was followed by another Kannada film, Godfather opposite actor Upendra. The film was directed by cinematographer turned film-maker Sethu Sriram. She not only received appreciation for her performance but also got a nomination for the Best Supporting Actress category at the 60th Filmfare Awards South.
After she was next seen in the 2013 film, Chammak Challo where she played the role of an urban, bold, and dynamic girl. While the film flopped, she did receive positive reviews for her performance. In the same year, she was seen in Puri Jagannath’s Telugu film, Iddarammayilatho which was released in June 2013.
Next, she appeared in the film Paisa directed by Krishna Vamsi in which she was seen in the role of a Muslim girl. Following this, in 2014, she stepped into the Tamil film industry with the film, Madras where she was seen opposite Karthi. Her second film in the Tamil industry is Kanithan followed by which she has also signed two other Telugu films Rudhramadevi and Errabus. In the following years, Tresa worked in many other films like Sarrainodu, Goutham Nanda, Nene Raju Nene Mantri, Kalakalappu 2, Neeya 2, Aruvam, etc.
Name | Catherina Tresa Alexander |
Nick Name | Catherina Tresa |
Profession | Actress & Model |
Date of Birth | 10 September 1989 |
Age | 33 Years (2022) |
Birth Place | Dubai, United Arab Emirates |
Nationality | Emirati (presently resides in India) |
Hometown | Dubai, UAE |
School | Not Known |
Collage | St Joseph’s College, Bangalore, India |
Debut | Film: Shankar IPS, Kannada Movie (2007) |
Religion | Roman Catholic |
Zodiac Sign | Virgo |

Catherine Tresa Career
- At the age of 14, she took up modeling for fashion design graduate students.
- Later, after she came to India, she started modeling for brands like Nalli Silks, Chennai Silks, Fast Track, Josco Jewellers, and Deccan Chronicle.
- She has also shot for Srikantadatta Wodeyar’s Maharaja Calendar and had participated with Prasad Bidapa in numerous ramp shows across India.
- Following this, she made her acting debut in 2010 with the Kannada film, Shankar IPS where she was seen opposite actor Duniya Vijay.
- After making her debut, she went on to feature in Malayalam films like The Thriller and Uppukandam Brothers: Back in Action.
- Next in 2011, she was seen in a role in a Kannada film, Vishnu which was followed by another Kannada film, Godfather opposite actor Upendra. The film was directed by cinematographer turned film-maker Sethu Sriram.
- After she was next seen in the 2013 film, Chammak Challo where she played the role of an urban, bold, and dynamic girl.
- In the same year, she was seen in Puri Jagannath’s Telugu film, Iddarammayilatho which was released in June 2013.
- Next, she appeared in the film Paisa directed by Krishna Vamsi in which she was seen in the role of a Muslim girl.
- Following this, in 2014, she stepped into the Tamil film industry with the film, Madras where she was seen opposite Karthi.
- Her second film in the Tamil industry is Kanithan followed by which she has also signed two other Telugu films Rudhramadevi and Erebus.
- In the following years, Tresa worked in many other films like Sarrainodu, Goutham Nanda, Nene Raju Nene Mantri, Kalakalappu 2, Neeya 2, Aruvam, etc.

Catherine Tresa Family
Catherine Tresa was born on 10 September 1989 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. She is the daughter of Frank Mario Alexander and Tresa Alexander. Catherina was born and raised in Dubai, UAE alongside her sibling brother Late Christopher. She is active in the acting industry since 2010.
Father Name | Frank Mario Alexander |
Mother Name | Tresa Alexander |
Brother | Late Christopher |
Sister | None |
Husband / Wife | N/A |
Catherine Tresa Relationship / Marital Status & Many More
Talking about Catherine Tresa’s relationship, as of now, she is single and unmarried. There is no more information about her personal life and past relationships.
Marital Status | Unmarried |
Affairs / Boyfriend | N/A |
Husband/ Spouse | N/A |
Marriage date | N/A |
Marriage Place | N/A |
Children | N/A |
Catherine Tresa 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 |

Catherine Tresa Favorite
Favorite Actor | Suriya |
Favorite Actress | Deepika Padukone |
Favorite Song | N/A |
Favorite Movie | N/A |
Favorite Food | Pasta, Biryani |
Favorite Color | Purple, Red |
Favorite Sport | Tennis |
Favorite Destination | Dubai |
Catherine Tresa Education
Catherine Tresa did her Class 12 in Dubai and moved to Bangalore for higher education. She attempted St Joseph’s College, Bangalore, in India for her higher studies. While studying, she learned to play piano and got trained in singing, dancing, ice skating, and debating.
In Dubai, Tresa was an Emirates Environment volunteer. At the age of 14, Tresa did some amateur modeling for fashion design graduate students. When she came to India, she modeled for brands like Nalli Silks, Chennai Silks, Fast Track, Josco Jewellers, and Deccan Chronicle.
School | Not Known |
Collage | St Joseph’s College, Bangalore, India |
Educational Qualification | Graducate |
Catherine Tresa’s Net Worth
Catherine Tresa has an estimated net worth of $ 4 Million Doller and her main source of income are from acting and modeling.
Net Worth | $ 4 Million Doller |
Salary | Rs 50 Lakh Rupees |
Income Source | Acting |
Car Collection | N/A |

Some Unknown facts about Catherine Tresa
- Does Catherine Tresa Smoke ? N/A
- Does Catherine Tresa drinks Alcohol ? N/A
- Not many know that Tresa is an expert in singing, dancing, debating, and ice-skating.
- During her stay in Dubai, she also served as an Emirates Environment volunteer.
- In her career, she had modeled for various brands including Nalli Silks, Chennai Silks, Fast Track, Josco Jewellers, and Deccan Chronicle.
- The actress’ brother Christopher committed suicide by hanging himself in his college dorm room. It was said that he was suffering from depression.
- She is an avid animal lover and also has a dog and a cat.