Oviya, born Helen Nelson, is a Tamil actress known for her breakthrough role in Kalavani (2010), which earned her widespread recognition. However, she gained massive popularity after participating in Bigg Boss Tamil 1, where her bold, carefree attitude and catchphrase "Neenga shut up pannunga" made her a fan favorite. Following her reality show success, she appeared in films like 90ML and Kanchana 3, continuing to stay in the limelight with her unique persona and social media presence.