Saniya Iyappan

Saniya Iyappan has a slim build, standing 5'5" with black hair and brown eyes. She is an Indian actress and influencer who works in Malayalam films and television shows. Born on Saturday 20th of April 2002 in Kochi, Kerala, India, she is 24 years old and has been active in the industry since 2014, starting around age 12. She is straight, Asian, and of Indian nationality.

Saniya began her career in television as a contestant on the dance reality show D2 - D 4 Dance on Mazhavil Manorama, where she finished as the second runner-up. Her film debut came in 2014 with Balyakalasakhi, playing the younger version of Isha Talwar's character, and she also appeared in Apothecary that same year as Suresh Gopi's daughter. After several brief roles, she landed her first lead in the 2018 film Queen, which earned her the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut - South. She then starred in Prithviraj Sukumaran's directorial debut Lucifer, and made a cameo in The Priest alongside Mammootty. Her critically acclaimed lead role came in the horror thriller Krishnankutty Pani Thudangi, opposite Vishnu Unnikrishnan.

A recipient of a Filmfare Award South and two SIIMA Awards, Saniya has built a substantial following, with 2.7 million Instagram followers. She continues to work in both films and television, and her natural look and petite frame are part of her appeal. With over a decade in the industry, she has shown versatility across genres.