Gopika

Gopika (born 26 August 1984 as Girly Anto) is an Indian film actress, who has predominantly starred in Malayalam films. Starting her career as a model, she ventured into acting with the film Pranayamanithooval (2003). She went on to appear in over 35 films, working in Tamil, Telugu and Kannada film industries as well. She is well known for her role in "Autograph (2004 film)" directed by Cheran.

Early life

Gopika was born as Girly Anto in a Syrian Christian family to Anto Francis and Tessy Anto in Ollur in Thrissur, Kerala. She has one sister, Glini. After completing her 12th standard in St. Raphael's Convent Girls High School, Ollur, she studied sociology at Calicut University. She learnt classical dance from her teacher Kamalher. She was crowned as Miss College during her farewell. The beauty contest Miss Thrissur was a turning point in her life. Though she did not win the title, she stood as the first runner-up in the contest, which gained her a few modeling assignments. She claims that she never wanted to be an actress, and her ambition was to be an airhostess.