Tessa Joseph Explained

Tessa Joseph
Years Active:2001-2003, 2015-2017, 2021-Present
Birth Place:Manimala, Kottayam, India
Nationality:Indian
Occupation:Actress

Tessa Joseph is an Indian model-turned-actress who works in Malayalam films and television.[1] She made her acting debut in 2003 with Pattalam.

Early and personal life

Born to M.K George and Achimma, Tessa attended St. Antony's Public School & Junior College, Anakkal, Kanjirappally. She finished her early education at Mater Dei in New Delhi and finished her college education at St. Teresa’s college, Cochin.

Career

She made her debut as a heroine opposite Mammootty, in the movie Pattalam, directed by Lal Jose in the year 2003.

She was handpicked by Lal Jose when she was successfully hosting the popular TV show Hello Good Evening in Kairali TV. She took a break from movies, after her debut, though she was active in TV shows and in TV commercials. She has made a comeback into the movie industry in the year 2015 playing the role of a journalist in the movie, Njan Samvidhanam Cheyyum by Balachandra Menon. This was followed by her role as "Rajamma" in the movie, Rajamma @yahoo. She played the pivotal role of an advocate, Adv. Anu G. Nair for the movie Marupadi, directed by V. M Vinu and the role of Sujatha, a mother of two main characters, in the movie, Goldcoins by Pramod Gopal, both of which saw their releases in 2016 and 2017 respectively.

Filmography

Films

Year Title Role Notes
2003 Pattalam Vimala [2]
2015 Njan Samvidhanam Cheyyum Shabana [3]
2015 Rajamma @ Yahoo Rajamma [4]
2016 Marupadi Adv. Anu G. Nair [5]
2017 Gold coins Sujatha
2024Thalavan

Television

Year Title Role ChannelNotes
2001-2003Hello Good eveningHostKairali TVTalk show[6]
2004Golden Couple Quizzy TimeHostAsianetGame show
2016 Comedy Super Nite 2 Guest [7]
2021-2022Ente Kuttikalude AchanAnupamaMazhavil ManoramaTV series[8] [9]
2021Atham Pathu RuchiCelebrity PresenterMazhavil ManoramaCooking show
2022Red CarpetMentorAmrita TVReality show
2023-2024Chakkappazham 2Lalitha Kunjunniflowers tvTV series[10]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Rafi Muhammed. Marupadi Malayalam Movie Actress Tessa Joseph Photos. cochin Talikes. 26 March 2017.
  2. News: 'Pattalam' actress Tessa Joseph pens a moving note on body positivity. The Times of India. 25 May 2021 .
  3. News: I hope Lal Jose is happy that I am back. The Times of India. 16 September 2015 .
  4. News: Tessa to play a retro role in her next. The Times of India. 12 November 2015 .
  5. Web site: ജീവിത തിരക്കുകൾക്ക്‌ ഷോർട്ട് ബ്രെയ്ക്ക്: വിമല മടങ്ങിയെത്തുന്നു!. Samayam.
  6. Web site: Tessa is back as a journalist. Deccan Chronicle. 16 July 2015 .
  7. News: Actress Tessa to visit Comedy Super Nite 2! - Times of India. The Times of India. 25 August 2016 .
  8. News: Actress Tessa to feature in 'Ente Kuttikalude Achan'; details inside - Times of India. The Times of India. 23 March 2021 .
  9. Web site: Pattalam fame Tessa Joseph to make a comeback on TV. The New Indian Express. 10 April 2021 .
  10. News: 2023-07-17 . Tessa joins Chakkappazham as Lalitha, says 'Happy to be a part of our crazy loving family' . The Times of India . 2023-07-31 . 0971-8257.