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 |
1997-2003 2012 – present |
| Spouse(s) | Suseela George |
| Children | 2 |
Alencier Ley Lopez is an Indian film and theatre actor, who works in Malayalam film industry. Lopez debuted in films through the Malayalam film Daya in 1998; he attained recognition through the films Njan Steve Lopez (2013) and Maheshinte Prathikaaram.
Personal life
Alencier Ley Lopez hails from Puthenthope, a coastal area village in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. He completed his college graduation from University College Thiruvananthapuram. Alencier is married to Suseela George, a teacher in Mathematics. The couple is blessed with two sons – Alen Savio Lopez and Alen Steve Lopez.[1]
Acting career
Early years in theatre
The people of Puthenthope are known for their passion for football and theatre. Lopez developed a passion for theatre in the early age itself after seeing the theatre festival Leyon Lopez Nadakaolsavam conducted in his land. He made his acting debut as a theatre artist at the age of five. Lopez, along with some friends formed their own theatre troupe named Netaji Theatre while he was studying in standard eight and started directing and acting in their plays. After completing his school education, he decided his career as an actor or otherwise a priest. During his college days, he has 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 film and television took over the platform.[1]
Films
Lopez was introduced to films by cinematographer-director Venu in his directorial Daya in 1998.[1] He played one of the lead role 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 Brahmin member.[2] In 2013, director Rajiv Ravi cast him in a role in Annayum Rasoolum starring Fahadh Faasil and later in Njan Steve Lopez (2014). In 2015 on the recommendation of Fahadh Faasil, he acted in Maheshinte Prathikaaram (2015), which gave him his first major break.[1]
Filmography
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Denotes films that have not yet been released |
| Year | Film | Role | Director | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Daya | Uncredited role | Venu | |
| 2000 | Shayanam | MP Sukumaran Nair | ||
| 2003 | Margham | Rajiv Vijay Raghavan | ||
| 2009 | Raamanam | MP Sukumaran Nair | ||
| 2013 | Annayum Rasoolum | Basheer | Rajeev Ravi | |
| 2013 | Kanyaka Talkies | Yakhoob | K R Manoj | |
| 2013 | Vedivazhipadu | Swami | Shambu Purushothaman | |
| 2014 | Njan Steve Lopez | George Lopez | Rajeev Ravi | |
| 2015 | Love 24x7 | Heroin's Uncle | Sreebala Menon | |
| 2016 | Monsoon Mangoes | Bombay Pathrose | Abi Varghese | |
| 2016 | Maheshinte Prathikaaram | Baby | Dileesh Pothan | |
| 2016 | Kali | FD Customer | Sameer Thahir | |
| 2016 | Kammatipaadam | Mathai | Rajeev Ravi | |
| 2016 | Kasaba | Thankachan | Nithin Renji Panicker | |
| 2016 | Kismath | Sayed Bawa Thangal | Shanavas K Bavakkutty | |
| 2016 | guppy | Paappan | John paul | |
| 2016 | Thoppil Joppan | Pappiyachan | Johny Antony | |
| 2016 | Munthirivallikal Thalirkkumbol | Jacobettan | Jibu Jacob | |
| 2017 | Untitled film | Anwar Rasheed | ||
| 2017 | Parava | Soubin Shahir | ||
| 2017 | Untitled film | Aashiq Abu | ||
| 2017 | Thondi Muthalum Driksakshiyum | Dileesh Pothan |
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.