Jacquline Lydia (born 8 February 1996) is an Indian actress and television presenter who appears in Tamil language television shows and films. She is known for hosting the standup comedy show Kalakka Povathu Yaaru? and playing the lead in Star Vijay's soap opera Thaenmozhi B.A. She is also known for role, Shobi in the film Kolamaavu Kokila (2018). In 2024, she participated in the reality TV show Bigg Boss 8 where she made history as the most nominated contestant of Bigg Boss Tamil.
Personal life Jacquline was born on 8 February 1996 in a telugu speaking family in the village Pannur, Tamil Nadu, India. Her father died when she was young, and she was brought up by her mother, Nirmala Stephen. She later did her schooling at ST. Mary Matriculation high school in Chennai. She later completed her degree in of Visual communication in Loyola College, Chennai.
Career Jacquline started her career in 2014 as a contestant in a talent show called Neengalum aagalam Vijay stars, in which she finished in 6th place among 15,000 other participants. In the same year, she made her acting debut as a supporting actress on Star Vijay's family drama Andal Azhagar, and then acted in the workplace comedy television series Office. In 2015, she started hosting the standup comedy show Kalakka Povathu Yaaru? in its 5th season, and continued hosting the show until its 7th season alongside Rakshan. In 2018, she participated as a contestant in Star Vijay's dancing reality show Jodi Fun Unlimited alongside Rakshan.
In 2018, she made her film debut as a supporting actress in the film Kolamaavu Kokila, where played the role of Nayanthara's younger sister Shobi. In 2019, she played the lead role in the serial Thaenmozhi B.A which aired on Star Vijay and received praise for her role as the lead by audience.
In 2024, she participated as a contestant on the Tamil reality series Bigg Boss Season 8. She was evicted from the house on Day 102 at 6th place, after failing to complete the Cash Grab Run Task. Her eviction was considered by the audience as one of the most unfair evictions in the show's history. She became the most nominated and the most saved contestant by audience votes in Indian Bigg Boss franchise and she is the only contestant in Bigg Boss Tamil's history to get evicted due to a task.
Apart from being an actress and TV host, she is also a YouTuber, with her YouTube channel currently boasting 265K subscribers.
Filmography Films +YearTitleRole2018Kolamaavu Kokila Shobi2020Kannum Kannum KollaiyadithaalKaliswaran's friend2025GeviAlli
Television series +YearTitleRoleNetworkNotes2014–2016Andal AzhagarThenmozhi (Thenu)Star VijaySupporting role2014OfficeJacqueline2019–2021Thaenmozhi B.A ThenmozhiLead role Television shows +YearTitleRoleNetworkNotes2014Neengalum Aagalam Vijay StarsContestantStar VijayFinalist(6th Place)2015–2016Kalakka Povathu Yaaru?HostHosted alongside Rakshan2016–2017Kalakka Povathu Yaaru?2017–2018Kalakka Povathu Yaaru?2017Athu Ithu Ethu 2ParticipantBigg Boss 1 KondattamHerself2018Jodi Fun UnlimitedContestantPaired with Rakshan (8th place) 2020Cooking StarsParticipant2022Oo Solriya Oo Oohm Solriya2023Anda Ka Kasam 22024Pandigai Palagaram - Are U ReadyHostHosted alongside Rakshan2024–2025Bigg Boss Tamil 8ContestantEvicted Day 102 by task(6th Place) 2025Bigg Boss 8 KondattamHerselfAnda Ka Kasam 3Participant
Awards and nominations YearAward Category WorkRoleResultChannel2017Vikatan Nambikkai Awards 2017Best Video JockeyKalakka Povathu Yaaru? HerselfVikatan TV3rd Annual Vijay Television AwardsBest Anchor- FemaleStar VijayBest Anchor Duo(Nominated with Rakshan)20184th Annual Vijay Television AwardsBest Anchor- FemaleBest Anchor Duo(Nominated with Rakshan)Galatta Nakshathra TV & Film AwardsBest Anchor- FemaleGalatta Tamil2019Bofta Galatta Debut Awards 2018Best Debutant Supporting Actor- FemaleKolamaavu KokilaShobi2025Super Women Awards 2025Adventure SeekerBigg Boss Tamil 8HerselfSS Music
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