Alencier Ley Lopez
| Alencier Ley Lopez | |
|---|---|
| Born |
11 December 1965 Puthenthope, Thiruvananthapuram, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Alma mater | University of Kerala |
| Occupation |
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| Years active | 1997 – present |
| Spouse(s) | Suseela George |
| Children | 2 |
Alencier Ley Lopez is an Indian film and theatre actor, who acts in Malayalam films. Lopez debuted in the Malayalam film Daya in 1998; he amassed recognition through the films Annayum Rasoolum (2013), Njan Steve Lopez (2013) and Maheshinte Prathikaaram (2016).
Personal life
Alencier Ley Lopez is a Latin Catholic from Puthenthope, a coastal village in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. He graduated from University College Thiruvananthapuram. Alencier is married to Suseela George, a Mathematics teacher. The couple is blessed with two sons – Alen Savio Lopez and Alen Steve Lopez.[1]
Acting career
Early years in theatre
Natives of Puthenthope are passionate about football and theatre. And, Lopez developed a passion for theatre much early in life after witnessing the Leyon Lopez Nadakaolsavam (theatre festival). His theatre debut was at the age of five. Later Lopez and some friends formed their own troupe - the Netaji Theatre - while in standard eight, directing and acting in their own plays. After graduating school Lopez decided to chase a career as an actor or a priest. In college he ardently associated with various theatre troupes such as C. P. Krishnakumar's troupe, Kavalam Narayana Panicker's Sopanam and K. Raghu's Natakayogam. He continued his career in theatre until the platforms of performance arts were taken over by scene platforms film and television.[1]
Films
Lopez was introduced to films by cinematographer-director Venu in his directorial debutDaya in 1998.[1] He played one of the leads in K. R. Manoj's Kanyaka Talkies (2013), which was screened in major film festivals and received critical applause. Then in Vedivazhipadu (2013), as a typical south Kerala Brahmin.[2] In 2013, director Rajiv Ravi cast him in Annayum Rasoolum starring Fahadh Faasil and later in Njan Steve Lopez (2014). In 2015 Lopez starred in Maheshinte Prathikaaram (2015) at the recommendation of Fahadh Fazil which was his first major break.[1]
Filmography
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References
- 1 2 3 4 Onmanorama Staff (11 July 2016). "Monday Motivation | Alencier Ley Lopez on doing what your heart desires". Malayala Manorama. Retrieved 14 July 2016.
- ↑ Nagarajan, Saraswathy (21 November 2013). "On a roll of roles". The Hindu. Retrieved 14 July 2016.