Andrea Jeremiah Age, Height, Family, Career, Net Worth, Lifestyle & Facts

PERSONAL INFORMATION

Full Name: Andrea Maria Jeremiah

Profession(s): Playback Singer, Poet, Actress

Date of Birth: 21 December 1985 (Saturday)

Age (as of 2024): 39 Years

Birthplace: Arakkonam, Tamil Nadu

Zodiac sign: Sagittarius

Nationality: Indian

Hometown: Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Religion: Roman Catholic

Ethnicity: Anglo-Indian

Food Habit: Non-vegetarian

Beverage: Coffee

Age: 39 Years

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EDUCATION

School: • National Public School, Chennai • Sacred Heart Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Chennai

College/University: Women’s Christian College, Chennai

Educational Qualification: A degree in Psychology

PHYSICAL STATISTICS

Height (approx.): 5′ 5″ (165 cm)

Eye Colour: Dark Brown

Hair Colour: Black

FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS

Marital Status: Unmarried

Affairs/Boyfriends: • Anirudh Ravichander (music composer) (2011-12) • Sunder Ramu (actor, photographer) (rumoured in 2012) • Fahadh Fazil (actor) (rumoured in 2013) • Simbu (actor) (rumoured in 2014)

Parents: Father – Gregory Jeremiah (lawyer at Madras High Court) Mother – Mary Jeremiah (homemaker)

Siblings: Sister – Nadia Jeremiah (younger) (research assistant in Leuven, Belgium)

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

Debut: Singing • Playback (Tamil)- Kannum Kannum Nokia from Anniyan (2005) • Playback (Telugu)- Andarivaadu From Andarivaadu (2005) • Playback (Kannada)- Kanasinolage from Ullasa Utsaha (2010) • Playback (Malayalam)- Kando Kando from Annayum Rasoolum (2013) • Playback (Hindi)- Ishq Kiya Toh from Vishwaroop 2 (2018) • Music Album (English)- Flavors by The Jeremiah Project (2022) Acting • Film (Tamil)- Pachaikili Muthucharam (2007) as Kalyani • Film (Malayalam)- Annayum Rasoolum (2013) as Anna • Film (Telugu)- Tadakha (2013) as Nandini • Web Series (Tamil)- Putham Pudhu Kaalai (2020) as Sadhana on Amazon Prime Video

Awards: • 2010: Music Award for Popular Duet of the Year (with Ajeesh) for the song Idhu Varai from Goa (2010) • 2015: Sica Award for Best Actor Female – Tamil for Aranmanai (2014) • 2018: Techofes Award for Best Actress for Taramani (2017) • 2018: Behindwoods Golden Medal for Best Actress for Taramani (2017) • 2018: Behindwoods Golden Medal for Best Actress – Critics Choice for Vada Chennai (2018) • 2021: Behindwoods Golden Medals for Best Playback Singer Female for the song Oo Solriya from Pushpa: The Rise (2021)

OTHER INFORMATION

Hobbies: Cooking, Playing the Piano, Doing Yoga, Gardening

Tattoo(s): Butterfly Tattoo on the left side of lower belly

Social Media: • Instagram • Facebook • YouTube • Twitter

Food: Fish curry, Puttu, Chocolates

Actor(s): Jack Nicholson, Timothee Chalamet

Actress(es): Meryl Streep, Natalie Portman

Film Director(s): Vetrimaaran, Mysskin , Ram

Book(s): The Fountainhead by Ayn Rand, The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho, Freedom in Exile Book by 14th Dalai Lama

Character from a book: Howard Roark from The Fountainhead

Series: Peaky Blinders, The Queen’s Gambit

Singer(s): Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey, Celine Dion, Ella Fitzgerald, John Mayer, Jordan Rakei

Jazz Musician(s): Miles Davis, Chet Baker

Concert Hall: Royal Albert Hall (London)

Holiday Destination: London

Quote: The woods are lovely dark & deep, but I have promised to keep, and miles to go before I sleep, and miles to go before I sleep – Robert Frost

INTERESTING BACKGROUND INFORMATION

Andrea Jeremiah’s journey into the world of music and performance began at a remarkably young age when she started learning the classical piano at just eight years old. Growing up in a devout Catholic family, Andrea’s musical inclinations flourished as she participated in choir performances both in church and at school. Her academic prowess matched her musical talent, as she consistently secured top ranks in her exams, demonstrating not only her intelligence but also her commitment to a well-rounded education. Alongside her studies, she actively engaged in various extracurricular activities, showcasing her diverse talents and passion for the arts. By the time she was ten, Andrea was already gracing the stage with a Jackson Five-style troupe, marking the beginning of her lifelong love affair with performance.

Although her dreams once leaned towards the medical field, aspiring to become a psychiatrist, Andrea soon shifted her aspirations due to the alarming suicide rates among doctors. Inspired by her father’s influence, she enrolled in a law college, yet her stay was short-lived as she left after just three months. Despite her academic achievements, she found her true calling elsewhere. As the President of the Student Senate at Women’s Christian College, she not only honed her leadership skills but also won numerous singing competitions, solidifying her status as a prominent figure in her college’s cultural scene. Interestingly, as a college student, Andrea turned down multiple film offers, firmly believing she had no intentions of pursuing an acting career at that time.

The turning point in Andrea’s career came in 2005 when she made her debut in the Tamil film industry with an uncredited role in the romantic comedy “Kanda Naal Mudhal.” However, it was her performance as Lavanya Chandramouli in the 2010 action-adventure film “Aayirathil Oruvan” that catapulted her into the limelight, earning her a Filmfare nomination for Best Female Playback Singer for the song “Um Mella Asanthan.” Following this, Andrea expanded her horizons by lending her voice to various notable films, including “Aadukalam” and “Nanban,” where she showcased her versatility and talent in dubbing. In 2013, she gained further recognition in the Malayalam film industry with “Annayum Rasoolum,” playing Anna, a character that added depth to her growing portfolio. Despite rumors of a relationship with co-star Fahadh Faasil that she vehemently denied, Andrea continued to make her mark, starring in significant projects like “Vishwaroopam” and “Taramani.”

Alongside her thriving acting career, Andrea ventured into music, performing with the Drop Squad Band and releasing her debut music album, “The Jeremiah Project,” in 2022. Her artistic contributions extend beyond acting and music; she authored her first book, “Broken Wing,” a collection of poems reflecting her life experiences and aimed at raising funds for her NGO, Sofia Trust, which focuses on educating underprivileged children. In 2019, she candidly shared her personal struggles at the Bangalore Literary Festival, revealing the impact of a past relationship that led her into depression. Throughout her career, Andrea has remained a multi-faceted artist, not only captivating audiences with her performances but also using her platform to advocate for causes she believes in. With each passing year, she continues to break barriers, leaving an indelible mark on the Indian entertainment industry.

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Note: All biographical information compiled from publicly available sources.