User:Danayaaaa/sandbox
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Dhanya Reddivari | |
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| Born | December 28, 2008 England |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, Choreographer, Producer |
| Years active | 2021–present |
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‘’Dhanya-Sai Reddivari’’ (born December 28, 2008) is a British actress of Indian descent. She is primarily known for her role in the South-Korean television series Vincenzo (2021).
Early life and education
[edit]Dhanya was born in Brighton, England in 2008, into a Hindu Telugu family. She started dancing at the age of 2 and won the National Award from the NATD.
Acting and Dancing Career
[edit]2021–present: Television debut and popularity
[edit]She debuted in a small role in the hit movie Night in Paradise (2020 film) with later co-star Jeon Yeo-been Dan-ah initially rejected Vincenzo since it would be hard for her to travel from the UK to Korea during the pandemic, but later reconsidered and took on the role as Maya Cassano, the title role’s adopted sister and daughter of Italy’s most powerful Mafia family.
In 2021, she debuted in the leading role of Maya Cassano in the hit cable series Vincenzo directed by Kim Hui-won.
Later in 2022, Dan-ah was cast in the film The Pirates: The Last Royal Treasure in the supporting role alongside actors Kang Ha-neul and Han Hyo-joo.
She made her Hollywood debut with the hit coming of age series of Never Have I Ever playing the role of Devi’s cousin. Earlier on, she had also made her Tamil debut in the mythological movie series Ponniyin Selvan.
She returned to Korean dramas after two years in a cameo role in The Uncanny Counter.
Others
[edit]As Producer
[edit]In 2022 Dan-ah produced Netflix limited series Thai Cave Rescue, starring Beam Lerkchaleampote and Thaneth Warakulnukroh.
Ambassador roles
[edit]After her international success in Vincenzo, she gained many endorsement projects with South-Korean skincare brand Laneige and Bulgari
In 2021, Dhanya was named as a Bulgari Ambassador.
In 2022, the actress was later YGX’s face choreographer.
Philanthropy
[edit]On August 11, 2022, Dhanya donated ₩50 million to help those affected by the 2022 South Korean floods through the Hope Bridge Korea Disaster Relief Association.[1]
On February 9, 2023, Dhanya donated 15 million won to help 2023 Turkey–Syria earthquake, by donating money through NGO specializing in children's rights worldwide.[2]
Filmography
[edit]Film
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
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| 2021 | Night in Paradise | Immigrant | Cameo | |
| 2022 | The Pirates: The Last Royal Treasure | Princess Rana | Supporting Role | [3] |
| 2023 | Ponniyin Selvan: II | Kalaipolmathi | Tamil Debut | [4] |
| 2025 | G2 (film) | TBA | Telugu Debut
Hindi/Telugu Movie |
Television series
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Vincenzo | Maya Cassano/ Mayurika Ramachandran | Lead Role | [5] |
| 2021 | Law School | Maya Cassano/ Mayurika Ramachandran | Parallel with Vincenzo | [6] |
| 2021 | Racket Boys | Priya Patel | Cameo (Ep.1 & 16) | [7] |
| 2023 | Never Have I Ever | Dhanya Vishwakumar | Season 4
(Hollywood debut) |
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| 2023 | The Uncanny Counter 2 | Dhana Lakshmi | Season 2
Cameo |
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| 2024 | Queen of Tears | Maya Cassano/ Mayurika Ramachandran | Cameo with Song Joong-ki and Jeon Yeo-been | |
| 2022-24 | Bridgerton | Maya Sharma | Season 2 and 3 | |
| 2024 | Unforgotten Season 6 | TBA | Supporting Role
British TV Series |
Web Series
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref |
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| 2023 | XO, Kitty | Herself | Cameo with Ok Taec-yeon | |
| 2023-2024 | Death's Game | International Student | Cameo | |
| 2024 | Heeramandi | Danyajaan |
Awards and nominations.
[edit]| Year | Award | Category | Result | Ref. |
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| 2021 | 11th Korea Drama Awards | Top Excellence Award, Actress | Won | |
| 57th Baeksang Arts Awards | Best Actress (TV) | style="background: #9EFF9E; color: #000; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="yes table-yes2 notheme"|Won | ||
| Best New Actress | ||||
| Daesang Award | ||||
| 2022 | SIIMA Award for Best Actress – Telugu | Best Actress - Telugu | Won | |
| 2022 | British Academy of Film and Television Arts | International Recognition | Won | |
| 2022 | 8th APAN Star Awards | Best New Actress |
N References
[edit]- ^ Jung Han-byul (August 11, 2022). "유재석·김고은, 집중호우 피해 극복 위해 기부…꾸준한 선행" [Yoo Jae-seok and Kim Go-eun donate to overcome the damage of heavy rain... steady good deeds] (in Korean). Hankook Ilbo. Retrieved August 11, 2022 – via Naver.
- ^ Lee, Se-bin (February 9, 2023). "김고은, 튀르키예·시리아 지진 긴급 구호 위해 3000만 원 기부" [Kim Go-eun donates 30 million won for emergency relief from earthquakes in Turkey and Syria] (in Korean). Ilgan Sports. Retrieved February 11, 2023 – via Naver.
- ^ Kang Hyo-jin (May 25, 2021). "이지아·이동욱·윤종신·김고은…JTBC 새 예능 '바라던 바다' 출연[공식]". Sport TV News (in Korean). Retrieved May 25, 2021.
- ^ Kang Hyo-jin (May 25, 2021). "이지아·이동욱·윤종신·김고은…JTBC 새 예능 '바라던 바다' 출연[공식]". Sport TV News (in Korean). Retrieved May 25, 2021.
- ^ Choi Bo-ran (December 31, 2020). "김고은, 웹툰 원작 '유미의 세포들' 여주인공 캐스팅 확정(공식)". sports.donga (in Korean). Retrieved December 31, 2020.
- ^ Choi Bo-ran (December 31, 2020). "김고은, 웹툰 원작 '유미의 세포들' 여주인공 캐스팅 확정(공식)". sports.donga (in Korean). Retrieved December 31, 2020.
- ^ Choi Bo-ran (December 31, 2020). "김고은, 웹툰 원작 '유미의 세포들' 여주인공 캐스팅 확정(공식)". sports.donga (in Korean). Retrieved December 31, 2020.
External links
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- Danayaaaa/sandbox at HanCinema
- Kim Go-eun at the Korean Movie Database
- Kim Go-eun at IMDb