Pushpa Narayan is a Malaysian model, actress, host, influencer, and entrepreneur of Indian descent. She first gained prominence as the first runner-up in both Dewi Remaja 2002/2003 and Miss Universe Malaysia 2004. Narayan has since established a versatile acting career, appearing in numerous television series, dramas, and feature films. Additionally, she is an accomplished television host, working across both Malay- and Tamil-language productions.
Pushpa Narayan | |
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| Born | |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 2004–present |
| Children | 2 |
| Awards | Dewi Remaja 2002/2003 (1st Runner-Up) Miss Malaysia Universe 2004 (1st Runner-Up) |
Career
editShe became famous after placing second at the 2002 Dewi Remaja. She later joined Miss Malaysia Universe 2004 and placed second to the actual winner, Andrea Fonseka. She also won the Miss Love & Lace Photogenic and Miss Health and Beauty subsidiary awards during the pageant.[1] She then branched into acting and find success in local entertainment industry. In 2005 she also worked in a Pakistani drama Masuri.[2]
Filmography
editTelevision
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Sensasi Bollywood | Host | ||
| Skuad Elit | ||||
| 2004 | Sutra Bintang Yang Seribu | |||
| 2005 | Camelia | |||
| Gerak Khas | ||||
| Ejen 016 | Ejen Delta 0146 | |||
| Masuri | ||||
| 2007–2008 | Fara | Mahendra | Seasons 1–3 | [3] |
| 2012 | Tirupam | |||
| Bila Otai Bercinta | ||||
| 2017 | Anak Merdeka | |||
| 2021 | I-Tanggang: Mother of All Lies | |||
| Sevanthu Pochi Nenje | Nominated–Ulagam Award for Popular Actor/Actress in a Supporting Role [Telemovie & Series] | [4] | ||
| 2022 | Maracurry Mess | Host | [5] | |
| 2023 | Kadavulukku Oru Kaditham | Telefilm | ||
| 2025 | One Cent Thief | season 2 |
Film
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Ah Loke Kafe | |||
| SH3 | ||||
| Ops Kossa Dappa | Agent Susan | |||
| 2005 | Gangster | Chitra | ||
| Sembilu 2005 | Puspa | |||
| 2006 | Ops Kossa Dappa 2 | Agent Susan | Also dialogue writer | |
| 2007 | Diva | |||
| 1957: Hati Malaya | ||||
| 2013 | Olli | |||
| 2015 | Maravan | |||
| 2017 | Aasaan | [6] | ||
| 2018 | Rise: Ini Kalilah | Selva's wife | ||
| 2022 | Dum Dum Dumeel | |||
| 2024 | Padu | |||
| Mr & Mrs | ||||
References
edit- ↑ Goh, Lisa (16 April 2004). "Andrea emulates mum to clinch Miss Malaysia title". TheStarOnline. Retrieved 10 October 2016.
- ↑ Sheraz, Ummara (March 16, 2020). "8 Pakistani Drama Serials That Teach Us About Religion and Spirituality". Lens.
- ↑ "Here's Fara". thestar.com.my. 26 February 2007. Archived from the original on 18 April 2015. Retrieved 18 April 2015.
- ↑ "All Malaysians invited to cast votes for inaugural 'Ulagam Awards' | Press Release | Mediaroom | Astro". corporate.astro.com.my.
- ↑ Suresh, Nanthini (March 17, 2022). "Maracurry Mess; A New Cooking Show With Nutritious Vegetarian Dishes To Inspire Your Home Cooked Meals".
- ↑ "ஆசான்.. மகளை மீட்கும் ஒரு தந்தையின் போராட்டம்: இயக்குநர் எஸ்.டி.புவனேந்திரன் | Selliyal - செல்லியல்". October 4, 2017.