Actor
Catherine Tresa
Based In
Bangalore, Karnataka, India
Origin
Bangalore, Karnataka, India
Years Active
2010 – Present
Catherine Tresa Biography
Catherine Tresa – Full Information
- Full Name: Catherine Tresa Alexander
- Date of Birth: 10 September 1989
- Age: 36 years (as of 2026)
- Birthplace: Bangalore, Karnataka, India
- Nationality: Indian
- Profession: Actress, Model
- Years Active: 2011 – Present
Family Background
- Family Origin: Indian Christian family from Bangalore, Karnataka
- Parents: Father – businessman; Mother – homemaker
- Siblings: One elder sister
- Upbringing: Grew up in a supportive, middle-class family in Bangalore
Education
- Schooling: St. Joseph’s Indian High School, Bangalore
- College: Mount Carmel College, Bangalore
- Degree: Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com)
- Additional Training: Formal training in dance and modeling during teenage years, which helped her transition into films
Career Highlight
| Year | Movie Name | Career Highlight |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Shankar IPS | Film debut in Kannada cinema |
| 2010 | The Thriller | Malayalam debut |
| 2011 | Uppukandam Brothers: Back in Action | Early supporting role |
| 2012 | Godfather | First notable Telugu appearance |
| 2013 | Chammak Challo | Telugu film debut |
| 2013 | Iddarammayilatho | Prominent Telugu role |
| 2014 | Paisa | Credited as Catherine |
| 2014 | Madras | Tamil film debut |
| 2014 | Erra Bus | Telugu film role |
| 2015 | Rudhramadevi | Historical Telugu film |
| 2016 | Kathakali | Tamil lead role |
| 2016 | Kanithan | Tamil film |
| 2016 | Sarrainodu | Commercial Telugu hit |
| 2017 | Kadamban | Tamil lead role |
| 2017 | Goutham Nanda | Telugu lead role |
| 2017 | Nene Raju Nene Mantri | Telugu film |
| 2017 | Jaya Janaki Nayaka | Special song appearance |
| 2017 | Kathanayagan | Tamil film |
| 2018 | Kalakalappu 2 | Tamil comedy hit |
| 2019 | Vantha Rajavathaan Varuven | Tamil film |
| 2019 | Neeya 2 | Tamil film |
| 2019 | Aruvam | Tamil horror film |
| 2020 | World Famous Lover | Telugu film |
| 2022 | Bhala Thandanana | Telugu film |
| 2022 | Bimbisara | Telugu film |
| 2022 | Macherla Niyojakavargam | Telugu film |
| 2023 | Waltair Veerayya | Major Telugu commercial success |
| 2025 | Gangers | Upcoming Tamil film |
| 2026 | Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu | Upcoming Telugu film |
| TBA | Phani † | Telugu film in production |
Recent Activity
- Promoted her Telugu film Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu, released in late 2025/early 2026.
- Actively engages with fans on social media, sharing photos, updates, and behind-the-scenes content.
- Currently developing her next project: Phani (Telugu film).
Frequently posts lifestyle content on Instagram and Facebook, including:
- Fashion looks
- Travel diaries
- Fitness routines
- Personal insights and experiences
Awards List
| Year | Award | Category | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 60th Filmfare Awards South | Best Supporting Actress – Kannada | Godfather | Nominated |
| 2014 | 3rd South Indian International Movie Awards | Best Female Debut – Telugu | Chammak Challo | Nominated |
| 2015 | Ananda Vikatan Cinema Awards | Best Debut Actress | Madras | Won |
| 2015 | Vijay Awards | Best Debut Actress | Madras | Won |
| 2015 | Edison Awards | Best Debut Actress | Madras | Won |
| 2015 | 62nd Filmfare Awards South | Best Actress – Tamil | Madras | Nominated |
| 2015 | 62nd Filmfare Awards South | Best Female Debut – Tamil | Madras | Won |
| 2015 | 4th South Indian International Movie Awards | Best Female Debut – Tamil | Madras | Won |
| 2018 | 65th Filmfare Awards South | Best Supporting Actress – Telugu | Nene Raju Nene Mantri | Nominated |
About Catherine Tresa
She made her debut with the Kannada film Shankar IPS in 2010.
She works in Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam cinema.
Yes, she has won awards including Ananda Vikatan Cinema Awards and Filmfare Awards South.
Her latest release is Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu (2025/2026).
Yes, she regularly shares lifestyle, fashion, and travel content on Instagram and Facebook.