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| '''Divya Parameshwaran''' is an Indian ] and model who appeared in a ] and several notable commercials. Beginning her career by appearing in several prominent advertisements, Divya later appeared in the critically acclaimed period film, '']'' (2011), winning praise for her portrayal. In 2012, she moved to the |
'''Divya Parameshwaran''' is an Indian ] and model who appeared in a ] and several notable commercials. Beginning her career by appearing in several prominent advertisements, Divya later appeared in the critically acclaimed period film, '']'' (2011), winning praise for her portrayal. In 2012, she moved to the US to pursue a MBA and later pursue a career in marketing. | ||
| ==Career== | ==Career== | ||
| Divya Parameshwaran was born in ] family. She was graduated from the ], before undertaking junior college at ] in ]. Furthermore, she completed an engineering degree at the ], Bangalore in 2008. Divya decided to take up modelling full-time soon after graduation. She walked the ramp for leading designers, and shot for several regional and national brands. She finished first runner up in the beauty pageant Miss India Worldwide 2008, closely after Shagun Sarabhai at the event in ].<ref>http://www.sawfnews.com/Bollywood/48589.aspx</ref> Divya then gained recognition with her advert for the saree brand, Kalamandir, after pictures of her in a saree, had created curiosity about who the model was.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.india-server.com/news/the-girl-in-kalamandir-ad-is-divya-25189.html |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2011-04-09 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110427035830/http://www.india-server.com/news/the-girl-in-kalamandir-ad-is-divya-25189.html |archivedate=2011-04-27 |df= }}</ref> Subsequently in 2010, well known for her numerous advertisements and memorable expressions, she won a national poll revealing that she was India's most recognisable face on television.<ref>{{cite news| url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-03-05/news-interviews/28657898_1_tamil-film-big-screen-debut-actress | work=The Times Of India | title=Divya is all set for her Tamil debut | date=2011-03-05}}</ref> Ever since, she has endorsed several brands like ], ] and ]. | Divya Parameshwaran was born in ] family. She was graduated from the ], before undertaking junior college at ] in ]. Furthermore, she completed an engineering degree at the ], Bangalore in 2008. Divya decided to take up modelling full-time soon after graduation. She walked the ramp for leading designers, and shot for several regional and national brands. She finished first runner up in the beauty pageant Miss India Worldwide 2008, closely after Shagun Sarabhai at the event in ].<ref>http://www.sawfnews.com/Bollywood/48589.aspx</ref> Divya then gained recognition with her advert for the saree brand, Kalamandir, after pictures of her in a saree, had created curiosity about who the model was.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.india-server.com/news/the-girl-in-kalamandir-ad-is-divya-25189.html |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2011-04-09 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110427035830/http://www.india-server.com/news/the-girl-in-kalamandir-ad-is-divya-25189.html |archivedate=2011-04-27 |df= }}</ref> Subsequently, in 2010, well known for her numerous advertisements and memorable expressions, she won a national poll revealing that she was India's most recognisable face on television.<ref>{{cite news| url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-03-05/news-interviews/28657898_1_tamil-film-big-screen-debut-actress | work=The Times Of India | title=Divya is all set for her Tamil debut | date=2011-03-05}}</ref> Ever since, she has endorsed several brands like ], ] and ]. | ||
| In early 2010, she was selected after an audition to portray the historical figure of Pavalaagi in ]'s epic drama '']'', portraying the love interest of Ponnar played by ].<ref>{{cite news| url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-03-20/news-interviews/29148675_1_ponnar-debut-film-love-interest | work=The Times Of India | title=Ponnar-Shankar was a pleasant surprise | date=2011-03-20}}</ref> The movie was released in April 2011 to positive reviews from critics with Divya being described as to have made "a solid debut" and praised for being "cheerful-looking".<ref name=hindu>{{cite news|author=Rangarajan, Malathi|title=An alluring canvas -- Ponnar Shankar|publisher=]|date=9 April 2011|url=http://www.hindu.com/cp/2011/04/10/stories/2011041050040200.htm|location=Chennai, India}}</ref><ref>http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-reviews/reviews-2/apr-11-02/ponnar-shankar-review.html</ref> Despite reports that she would abandon her career in adverts to prolong her film stint, she refuted the rumour and claimed she was happy to juggle between the professions.<ref>http://m.timesofindia.com/PDATOI/articleshow/7618937.cms</ref> | In early 2010, she was selected after an audition to portray the historical figure of Pavalaagi in ]'s epic drama '']'', portraying the love interest of Ponnar played by ].<ref>{{cite news| url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-03-20/news-interviews/29148675_1_ponnar-debut-film-love-interest | work=The Times Of India | title=Ponnar-Shankar was a pleasant surprise | date=2011-03-20}}</ref> The movie was released in April 2011 to positive reviews from critics with Divya being described as to have made "a solid debut" and praised for being "cheerful-looking".<ref name=hindu>{{cite news|author=Rangarajan, Malathi|title=An alluring canvas -- Ponnar Shankar|publisher=]|date=9 April 2011|url=http://www.hindu.com/cp/2011/04/10/stories/2011041050040200.htm|location=Chennai, India}}</ref><ref>http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-reviews/reviews-2/apr-11-02/ponnar-shankar-review.html</ref> Despite reports that she would abandon her career in adverts to prolong her film stint, she refuted the rumour and claimed she was happy to juggle between the professions.<ref>http://m.timesofindia.com/PDATOI/articleshow/7618937.cms</ref> | ||
| In 2012, Divya ended her film career and moved to the |
In 2012, Divya ended her film career and moved to the US to pursue a MBA in Marketing at ], North Carolina. In 2017, she was working in marketing with ] in ].<ref>https://www.linkedin.com/in/divya-parameshwaran-a156b55b/</ref> | ||
| ==Filmography== | ==Filmography== | ||
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| Divya Parameshwaran | |
|---|---|
| Born | Divya Parameshwaran (1987-07-27) 27 July 1987 (age 37) Chennai, Tamil Nadu |
| Occupation(s) | actress, model |
| Years active | 2007—2012 |
Divya Parameshwaran is an Indian film actress and model who appeared in a Tamil film and several notable commercials. Beginning her career by appearing in several prominent advertisements, Divya later appeared in the critically acclaimed period film, Ponnar Shankar (2011), winning praise for her portrayal. In 2012, she moved to the US to pursue a MBA and later pursue a career in marketing.
Career
Divya Parameshwaran was born in Tamil family. She was graduated from the Sri Kumaran Children's Home, before undertaking junior college at Sri Bhagawan Mahaveer Jain College in Bangalore. Furthermore, she completed an engineering degree at the B.M.S. College of Engineering, Bangalore in 2008. Divya decided to take up modelling full-time soon after graduation. She walked the ramp for leading designers, and shot for several regional and national brands. She finished first runner up in the beauty pageant Miss India Worldwide 2008, closely after Shagun Sarabhai at the event in Gurgaon. Divya then gained recognition with her advert for the saree brand, Kalamandir, after pictures of her in a saree, had created curiosity about who the model was. Subsequently, in 2010, well known for her numerous advertisements and memorable expressions, she won a national poll revealing that she was India's most recognisable face on television. Ever since, she has endorsed several brands like Dove, Rin and Hamam.
In early 2010, she was selected after an audition to portray the historical figure of Pavalaagi in Thyagarajan's epic drama Ponnar Shankar, portraying the love interest of Ponnar played by Prashanth. The movie was released in April 2011 to positive reviews from critics with Divya being described as to have made "a solid debut" and praised for being "cheerful-looking". Despite reports that she would abandon her career in adverts to prolong her film stint, she refuted the rumour and claimed she was happy to juggle between the professions.
In 2012, Divya ended her film career and moved to the US to pursue a MBA in Marketing at Wake Forest University, North Carolina. In 2017, she was working in marketing with Mylan in Pittsburgh.
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Language | notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Ponnar Shankar | Pavalaayi | Tamil |
References
- http://www.sawfnews.com/Bollywood/48589.aspx
- "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 27 April 2011. Retrieved 9 April 2011.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help)CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - "Divya is all set for her Tamil debut". The Times Of India. 5 March 2011.
- "Ponnar-Shankar was a pleasant surprise". The Times Of India. 20 March 2011.
- Rangarajan, Malathi (9 April 2011). "An alluring canvas -- Ponnar Shankar". Chennai, India: The Hindu.
- http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-reviews/reviews-2/apr-11-02/ponnar-shankar-review.html
- http://m.timesofindia.com/PDATOI/articleshow/7618937.cms
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/divya-parameshwaran-a156b55b/