Leona Lishoy

Biography:

Leona Lishoy, an Indian actress and model renowned for her contributions to Malayalam cinema, is the daughter of Malayalam actor Lishoy. Born on April 26, 1991, she completed her schooling at Hari Sri Vidhya Nidhi School in Thrissur, Kerala, and pursued her higher education at Christ University, Bangalore, earning an MBA diploma from Symbiosis University, Bangalore.

Initiating her career as a model for various advertisements, Leona secured her first significant role as Sharada’s daughter in Kalikaalam and later played a pivotal role in Jawan of Vellimala in 2012. Her diverse roles include the lead in the 2013 science fiction film Red Rain, cameo appearances in North 24 Kaatham and Haram, and a serious portrayal as Dr. Treesa in Annmariya Kalippilannu in 2016.

Leona’s repertoire expanded with notable performances in Vishwasapoorvam Mansoor, Maradona, Queen, and Athiran. Her portrayal of Sameera, a movie actress in Mayanadi, gained widespread acclaim. In Ishq, she played the role of Mariya alongside Ann Sheetal and Shane Nigam.

Notably, in Prasobh Vijayan’s Anveshanam, Leona impressed audiences with her nuanced portrayal of a police officer alongside Jayasuriya and Shruthi Ramachandran.

Her upcoming releases include Jijo Joseph’s Varayan, Djinn directed by Siddharth Bharathan starring Soubin Shahir, and Ram directed by Jeethu Joseph, featuring Mohanlal, Trisha, and Indrajith.