Anate "Ann" Augustine (born 30 July 1989) is an Indian actress who appears in

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s. The daughter of actor

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, she made her acting debut in '' Elsamma Enna Aankutty'' (2010). Ann is best known for her performance in ''

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'' (2013), which won her the

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and Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Malayalam.

Early life and education

Ann Augustine was born in Calicut to veteran actor Augustine and Hancy Augustine. Ann did her early part of school in Presentation Higher Secondary School in Calicut and later in Sacred Heart School. In 2010, she graduated in psychology from Kristu Jayanti College, Bengaluru. Later, she completed her post-graduation in Psychology from

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, Bengaluru.

Career

She started her acting career during her final year of graduation with Lal Jose's 2010 film '' Elsamma Enna Aankutty'' where she played the title role. The film was a commercial success and her performance was highly appreciated by critics. Ann is best known for playing Gayatri, an art student in the 2013 film ''

'' opposite Fahadh Faasil. The film was a box office success and won her several awards. Paresh C. Palicha of '' Rediff.com'' called her the "scene stealer".

Personal life

Ann Augustine married cinematographer Jomon T. John on 2 February 2014. They divorced in 2021. She took a break from acting after her father's demise and resumed in 2015 with '' Nee-Na''.

Filmography

; As an actress ; As Co-producer * 2024 - Abbabba -

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* Living people Actresses from Kozhikode 21st-century Indian actresses Actresses in Malayalam cinema Indian film actresses Filmfare Awards South winners Kerala State Film Award winners 1989 births {{India-film-actor-stub