Moon Nila
Moon Nila | |
|---|---|
| Born | Anitha[1] Selangor, Malaysia[2] |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2020–present |
Moon Nila is an actress who works in Malaysian Tamil television and films. She was particularly noted for playing multiple roles in the 2022 series Iraivi Thirumagal Kaadu.
Biography
Moon Nila was born in Selangor as Anitha and worked as a nurse before entering the industry.[1][2] While debuting in the film industry, she used her social media name Moon Nila.[a] She starred in several soap operas such as Tamil Letchumy as Amy and Yaar Avan as Mayaa.[3][2] Regarding the differences between her character in the first and second seasons of Tamil Letchumy, she said that her character was innocent and straight forward in season 1 and bold in season 2.[4]
In 2022, she made it to the Malaysia Book of Records for playing nine different roles in the Astro Vinmeen HD soap opera Iraivi Thirumagal Kaadu, namely an old lady, a fortune teller, a rich lady, a herbalist, a demented girl, a doctor, a book seller, a teenage girl and a goddess.[5][6][7]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Ahamkara | short film | |
| 2022 | Senthozhan Sengkathirvaanan | ||
| 2023 | Rajathanthiram: The Piano | Anitha | |
| Broken Script | Maya | Indian film | |
| 2024 | Oru Kadha Sollattaa Sir |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Channel | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020–2021 | Tamilletchumy | Amy | Astro Vinmeen HD | |
| 2020 | Yaar Avan | Mayaa | ||
| Deepavali Pokkisham | Guest | Deepavali special | ||
| 2022 | Iraivi Thirumagal Kaadu | 9 roles | ||
| 2023 | Dejavu 375 |
Music videos
| Year | Title | Music | Lyricist | Singer(s) | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Nadu Road'u | Santesh | — | Santesh | [8] |
| Rebirth Nee Enthan Anbe | Funkyshankar, Prithvi Chandrasekhar | Funkyshankar | Funkyshankar, Urmila Chandrasekhar, Chorus | [9] |
Commercial
| Year | Organization | Role | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Cuckoo | Herself | [10] |
Awards
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Raaga.com Malaysian Star of the Month (March) | — | — | — | [11] |
| 2022 | Malaysia Book of Records | Most Roles in a Single Drama Series (9) | Iraivi Thirumagal Kaadu | Won | [7] |
| 2023 | Ulagam Awards | Popular Lead Female (Telemovie/Series) | Won | [12] | |
| Tamiletchumy season 2 | Won | ||||
| 2024 | Malaysian Indian Creative Awards (MICA) | Best Actress | Senthozhan Sengkathiravaanan | Won | [13] |
| Popular Actress | — | Won |
Notes
References
- ^ a b c "Fun Chat with Actress Moonila I Saravedi Night". Astro Ulagam (in Tamil). December 17, 2022 – via YouTube.
- ^ a b c Chelvi, S. Tamarai (14 December 2020). "The rising star". The Sun. Archived from the original on 28 March 2024. Retrieved 29 March 2024.
- ^ "Tamiletchumy Fame Moon Nila Releases a Shocking Video About the Newest Scam in Town!". Astro Ulagam. 5 March 2021. Archived from the original on 28 March 2024. Retrieved 29 March 2024.
- ^ "Tamiletchumy S2 Director and Actors Share Their Challenges and Expectations For the Show". Astro Ulagam. 10 August 2021. Archived from the original on 28 March 2024. Retrieved 29 March 2024.
- ^ "Malaysian actress Moon Nila wants to change female stereotypes in films". The Star. 5 August 2022. Archived from the original on 28 March 2024. Retrieved 29 March 2024.
- ^ "Local Actress Moon Nila Seals a Spot in Malaysia Book of Records!". Astro Ulagam. 21 July 2022. Archived from the original on 28 March 2024. Retrieved 29 March 2024.
- ^ a b Rai, Shaivitra (22 July 2022). "Actress Moon Nila Holds National Record With Highest Role". Varnam Malaysia. Archived from the original on 28 March 2024. Retrieved 29 March 2024.
- ^ "Nadu Road'u – Santesh // Official Music Video 2020". April 13, 2020. Archived from the original on March 31, 2023. Retrieved December 1, 2024 – via YouTube.
- ^ "Rebirth Nee Enthan Anbe Official Music Video HD". December 19, 2020. Archived from the original on January 9, 2021. Retrieved December 1, 2024 – via YouTube.
- ^ "Conquering Sales Goals: Moon Nila Takes on Cuckoo's Challenge". Astro Ulagam. 31 October 2023. Archived from the original on 28 March 2024. Retrieved 29 March 2024.
- ^ "Moon Nila Is Our Malaysian Star Of The Month!". March 24, 2021 – via YouTube.
- ^ Sabita (6 October 2023). "The Astounding Winners Of Ulagam Awards 2023". Varnam Malaysia. Archived from the original on 28 March 2024. Retrieved 29 March 2024.
- ^ "3rd MICA Award: A night of triumph for Malaysian Indian Cinema". Citizens Journal. 2024. Archived from the original on 28 March 2024. Retrieved 29 March 2024.