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Jewel Mary is an Indian actress and television presenter who mainly works in the Malayalam film industry and television shows. She rose to prominence after hosting the Malayalam dance reality show D 4 Dance (2014) on Mazhavil Manorama alongside Govind Padmasoorya.
Wiki/Biography
Jewel Mary was born on Monday 11 June 1990 (age 32 years; as of 2022) in Tripunithura, Kochi, Kerala. He spent most of his childhood in Aluva, Kochi, Kerala due to his father’s work. Jewel and her family moved back to her father’s house in Trippunitura, Kochi, Kerala after she completed her eighth grade. She went on to do her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Samaritan College of Nursing in Pazhanganad, Thrissur. In an interview, Jewell said he worked part-time as a master of ceremonies during his college days to earn pocket money.
Physical appearance
Height (approx): 5′6″
Hair color: black
Eye color: brown
family
He belongs to a Malayali Christian family in Trippunitura, Kochi, Kerala.
parents and siblings
His father, Sebi Antony, was a former employee of The Fertilizers And Chemicals Travancore Limited (FACT) and his mother’s name was Rose Mary. His brother, Jibin Sebi, is married to Amala Biju; Jewel has a sister named Jeeva Sebi.
Jewel Mary with her family
husband
She married Jenson Zakaria on 11 April 2015 at St. Joseph’s Church, Veroor, Changanacherry, Kerala. Jewel met Jenson at his workplace and they fell in love. In an interview, she said her wedding to Jenson was an arranged love marriage; When she realized that Zacharias had feelings for her, Jewel immediately asked to meet her parents because she wasn’t ready to mess around. Both families were satisfied with the proposal and gave permission for the marriage. Jenson Zakaria produced the celebrity talk show Onnum Onnum Moonu telecasted on Mazhavil Manorama.
A picture from Jewel Mary and Jenson Zacharias’ engagement ceremony
Career
leading
Jewel worked as an anchor in a small show during her college days to earn pocket money. In 2014, she was about to move to Canada when she was chosen as one of the hosts of the Malayalam dance reality show D 4 Dance, which aired on Mazhavil Manorama. Jewel hosted the show along with Govind Padmasuriya and the pair was an instant hit with the audience.
Jewel Mary with Govind Padmasuriya
In 2016, she hosted the Malayalam cooking reality show Chef: Season 1 which aired on Mazhavil Manorama. Jewel hosted the Malayalam reality television series Urvashi Theatres, which aired on Asianet in 2017-2018. He hosted Asianet Star Singer Season 8 in 2020-2022; The show was suspended in July 2021 due to the Covid-19 lockdown and resumed on 02 January 2022. In 2021, he hosted Comedy Kondattam, which was broadcast on Flowers TV.
Jewel Mary as host of Asianet TV reality show Star Singer
movie
In 2015, he made his debut in the Malayalam film industry with veteran Malayalam director Kamal’s satirical comedy Utopiayile Rajavu. He played the role of Umadevi.
Dear Mary with Mammootty in Utopiaile Rajavu
His first theatrical release was the Mammootty starrer Pathemar; Utopiayile Rajavu got a theatrical release after Pathemar. In 2016, she was cast in the Malayalam mystery film Ore Mukham.
Jewel Mary in Malayalam movie Ore Mukham poster
She made her Tamil film debut in the 2017 Vijay Antony starrer opposite Annadurai. He did a cameo in the 2022 Suresh Gopi starrer ‘Paappan’.
host
Jewel hosted various shows as a college student, most of these shows were corporate events. Since she became famous for hosting D 4 Dance, she has won many award shows. In 2015, he and Meera Anil hosted the inaugural Asianet Comedy Awards and continued to host the second Asianet Comedy Awards in 2016. In 2016, Jewel hosted the first Malayalam film show held in Europe at the Anand TV Film Awards in Manchester, England. Jewel co-hosted the Vanitha Film Awards (2017).
Jewel Mary as host of 2nd Anand Television Film Awards (2017) with Malayalam actor Innocent
ᐯildo
- 2015: Asiavision Film Award – Best New Look – Utopiayile Rajavu (2015) and Pathemari (2015)
Jewel Mary at the Asiavision Awards
- 2015: Ramu Karyatt Memorial Awards – Best New Face – Pathemari
- 2016: Manappuram Minnale Awards – Best Actress – Pathemari
Facts/Trivia
- In an interview, he revealed that his favorite author was Paulo Coelho and his dream was to write a book. She also said that acting was part of her life, writing and performing in ballets during school, which helped her overcome her stage fright and paved the way for a career in hosting (Master of Ceremonies).
- She was asked during an interview about her experience working with veteran Malayalam actor Mammootty and revealed that he was her favorite actor and was excited to debut alongside him, and Mammootty suggested her name to Malayalam director Kamal for his film, Utopiayile Rajavu. Jewel’s first two films were with Mammootty and she played the lead opposite him.
- Jewell recalled in an interview that her parents were initially reluctant to allow her to host D 4 Dance because she was planning to move abroad, and it took her many tries before they were convinced of the plan.
- In the interview, she revealed that she faced body shaming as a child because she was thin and also revealed that she was discriminated against based on her color and was often compared to her sister.
- In 2015, Jewel hosted an exclusive chat show with Bollywood actors Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol. The actors were promoting their film Dilwale.
Dear Maryam with Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol
- In an interview, he revealed that as a schoolboy, he had to drop out of one of his schools and enroll in a new school at the age of thirteen; He suffered a love failure and many of his fellow students treated him as if he had AIDS, adding that he was forced to sit alone on a bench and was traumatized by the events.
- In 2015, she was spotted at the annual meeting of nursing colleges, Dhanak, held in Kochi. In an interview, she said that while praising the work done by nurses, they should receive equal pay for their services, and society should recognize their service and hard work.
- In an interview, she revealed that she acted in films she didn’t like but was forced to do so because she needed the monetary benefits and later regretted the choice.
- In 2015, Jewel was embroiled in controversy after she announced her withdrawal from the Malayalam film Aadu Puliattam, starring Malayalam actor Jayaram. According to some reports, he opted out of the film because he did not want to play with a veteran actor and preferred a young hero; However, Jewell denied the reports and said that he quit the film because he was not happy with the script. Following his comments, the film’s producers claimed that it was Jewel who approached them for the role in the film without reading the script and they rejected the actor when he asked if the hero was a new generation actor. The film became a blockbuster and the producers sent a special invitation to Jewel Merri as the chief guest for the film’s success.
- In an interview, she revealed that despite having no experience on the casting couch, someone posing as a producer called her and asked if she would be interested in starring in a film with a famous actress when Jewell told her she needed to hear the story. After she narrated the story, he asked her if she would make any adjustments (sexual) as she was new to the film industry at that time. Jewel realized that the story was from an old movie and immediately knew that the man was a fraud; He revealed that he questioned his motive and called it a scam. After this incident, he said that it did not bother him anymore.
- Jewel was asked about her experience as a host during the interview and she shared that there were times she cried during the stage show and moments she regretted. He revealed one of the incidents when he was hosting an award show in Europe and inadvertently announced the best actor award when Bollywood actor Anil Kapoor was supposed to announce the award. He added that Anil Kapoor did not realize that he had mixed up and announced the winner.
- In a social media post after Vismaya’s dowry death in Kerala, Jewel Mary criticized the practice of normalizing domestic violence and violence and called out societal pressure to encourage female children or wives to reconcile with abusive partners; He urged that the time has come for parents and families to teach their female children to stand up for themselves and that they resist any physical and mental abuse.
- He launched his YouTube channel on June 1, 2021 and posted his first cover song of a popular pop and hip-hop song, Enjoy Enjaami.
- Jewel has various tattoos, including two on her arms and one on her leg. He posted a video of his first tattoo on Instagram.
Jewel Mary is tattooed on her left hand
Categories: Television
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