Personal details
- Birth Date: 1989-09-10
- Height: 5′ 2″ (1.57 m)
- Birth Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Parents: Frank Mario Alexander
- Professions: Actress
Catherine Tresa Alexander, usually just Catherine Tresa, is a total powerhouse in South Indian cinema—especially in Telugu and Tamil movies. She’s racked up over 20 film credits, which is wild, considering she started off as a model and pretty much grew up in Dubai before moving to India. She went to St. Joseph’s College in Bangalore, but even before all that, she was already dabbling in piano, singing, debating, and, for some reason, ice skating. Not your average resume, right? She kicked off her acting gig with the Kannada flick Shankar IPS back in 2010, playing Shilpa, and then jumped into Malayalam cinema the same year with The Thriller. From there, it’s like she barely took a break—Uppukandam Brothers Back in Action, Godfather, Chammak Challo, Iddarammayilatho, and then Paisa and Madras, which really put her on the map. Honestly, Madras was a banger; she even snagged a bunch of “Best Debut” awards for it. After that, she kept the momentum going with roles in Rudhramadevi, Kathakali, Sarrainodu (where she played a badass MLA), and a string of others like Kanithan, Kadamban, Goutham Nanda, and Nene Raju Nene Mantri. She’s even popped up in special appearances—who doesn’t love a good dance number? Lately, she’s been in movies like Bhala Thandanana, Bimbisara, Macherla Niyojakavargam, and Waltair Veerayya. Not too shabby for someone who started out on the runway, huh?
Catherine Tresa, before she burst onto the movie scene, actually spent some time as an Emirates Environment Volunteer. Yeah, bet you didn’t see that coming. She wasn’t just strutting down red carpets or posing for magazine covers—she was out there, getting her hands dirty for the planet in the UAE. Not every day you see a film star who’s also done a stint picking up litter or sorting recyclables, right? That early experience probably gave her a bit of an edge, honestly—maybe even shaped how she sees the world, or at least gave her some cool stories for interviews. It’s not just about the glam, sometimes there’s a little grit behind those glossy photos. So, next time you catch her in a movie, just remember: she’s got a green streak in her past, and it’s not just from the lighting on set. Kind of refreshing, isn’t it?
September 10, 1989
5′ 2″ (1.57 m)
Konidela Ram Charan
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Frank Mario Alexander and Surekha
35 years old