Tovino Thomas is an Indian actor and filmmaker who primarily works in Malayalam films.
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Wiki/Biography
Tovino Thomas was born on Saturday, 21 January 1989 (age 34 years; as of 2023) in Irinjalakuda, Kerala, India. His zodiac sign is Aquarius.
He obtained his primary education at Don Bosco Higher Secondary School and senior secondary education at St. Mary’s Higher Secondary School in Irinjalakuda, Kerala. Later, Tovino Thomas went to the Tamil Nadu College of Engineering to pursue a B.Tech degree in Electronics & Communication (ECE). [1]The New Indian Express
Physical Appearance
Height (approx.): 5′ 9″
Weight (approx.): 75 kg
Hair Colour: Black
Eye Colour: Black
Body Measurements (approx.): Chest: 41 Inches, Waist: 33 Inches, Biceps: 14 Inches
Family
Tovino Thomas belongs to a Syro-Malabar Catholic Nasrani family.
Parents & Siblings
His father, Ellikkal Thomas, is an advocate. His mother’s name is Sheela Thomas. His brother’s name is Tingston Thomas, and his sister’s name is Dhanya Thomas.
Wife & Children
On 25 October 2014, Tovino Thomas got married to his longtime girlfriend, Lidiya. The marriage took place at St. Thomas Cathedral, Irinjalakuda. The couple has a daughter named Izza, and a son named Tahaan.
Relationships/Affairs
Tovino Thomas had been dating Lidiya since their school days. They got married in 2014 after nine years of their relationship.
Career
Corporate Sector
After completing his formal education, he worked as a software engineer at Cognizant Technologies and was active in sports, fitness, and modelling.
Actor
In 2011, he appeared in the short film Grisaille.
Malayalam
Awards
2015
- Best Supporting Actor award at the Asiavision Awards for his film Ennu Ninte Moideen.
2016
- Best Character Actor award at the CPC Cine Awards and Best Supporting Actor – Malayalam at the Filmfare Awards South.
- Outstanding Performance of the Year award at the Asiavision Awards for the film Guppy.
2017
- Youth Icon award at the Asianet Comedy Awards for his films Godha and Oru Mexican Aparatha.
- Man of the Year (Malayalam) award at the Asiavision Awards for his performance in the films Godha and Oru Mexican Aparatha.
2018
- Performer of the Year award at the Asianet Film Awards.
- Critics Award for Best Actor – Malayalam at Filmfare Awards South for his film Mayanadi.
- Star of the Year award at the Flowers Indian Film Awards, the Second Best Actor award at the Kerala Film Critics Association Awards, and the Most Romantic Hero award at the Vanitha Film Awards for the film Mayanadi.
2019
- Performer of the Year award at the Asianet Film Awards.
- Best Actor – Malayalam award at the Asiavision Awards for the films Mayanadi, Maradona, Theevandi, and Oru Kuprasidha Payyan.
- Best Actor award at the Mazhavil Entertainment Awards for various movies.
- Best Actor – Malayalam award at the South Indian International Movie Awards.
2022
- Best Actor – Malayalam award at the South Indian International Movie Awards for the film Minnal Murali.
2023
- Best Actor (Malayalam) Award at the 11th South Indian International Movie Awards (SIIMA) held at the Dubai World Trade Centre, UAE, for the film ‘Thallumaala.’
- Best Asian Actor award at the Septimius Awards for the film 2018.
Bike Collection
- Tovino Thomas owns a BMW G 310 GS.
- He owns a Yezdi.
Car Collection
- Tovino Thomas owns a Honda City.
- He owns an Audi Q7.
- Tovino Thomas owns a BMW 7-Series.
- He owns a Mini Cooper Sidewalk Edition.
Favourites
- Actor: Mammootty
- Film(s): Mumbai Meri Jaan (2008), Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara (2011), Life of Pi (2012)
- TV Show(s): Mr Bean (1990-1995), The Big Bang Theory (2007 to 2019)
- Book(s): The White Tiger by Aravind Adiga, The 3 Mistakes of My Life by Chetan Bhagat, The Oath of the Vayuputras by Amish Tripathi
Facts/Trivia
- During his high school years at Don Bosco High School, Irinjalakuda, Tovino Thomas actively participated in the handball team, competing at junior and sub-junior levels. He served as the team captain and represented Thrissur at district and state levels in handball competitions. Tovino actively collaborates with former team members to promote and enhance handball in Kerala. He is the ambassador of the Kerala Handball Association.
- Tovino Thomas actively participated in rescue and rehabilitation efforts during the 2018 Kerala floods.
- In 2021, he was appointed as the ambassador of Samoohika Sannadhasena, a community volunteer program initiated by the Government of Kerala. This program aims to address natural disasters by training volunteers and offering assistance to the public during crises. Chief Minister of Kerala, Pinarayi Vijayan, praised Tovino’s active participation in flood relief efforts, expressing that his involvement would inspire the youth to engage in the community volunteer program.
- In 2021, Tovino Thomas was granted a golden visa by the Government of UAE.
- In his leisure time, he likes travelling to distant places, paragliding, reading books, and cycling.
- Tovino Thomas is a fitness enthusiast and does physical exercises regularly. He often shares pictures and videos of his workout sessions on social media.
- Tovino Thomas is a compassionate animal lover. He has many pet dogs and birds. He often shares pictures of his pets on social media.
- He is often spotted smoking and consuming alcoholic beverages on various occasions.
- Once, in a media conversation, Tovino Thomas shared how college vacations contributed to his acting career. He said,
During every vacation, I experimented with my looks. Sometimes, I would try to gain weight or work out to burn extra calories. At other times, I would crop my hair or try different designs on my beard. By the time, I returned from college, I would ensure that I had a shower compliments from my friends.”
References
↑1 | The New Indian Express |
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