Samantha Ruth Prabhu

Born Samantha Ruth Prabhu
28 April 1987 (age 29)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Nationality Indian
Education Bachelor of Commerce
Alma mater Stella Maris College, Chennai
Occupation Actress, model

Samantha Ruth Prabhu (born 28 April 1987) is an Indian actress and model. One of the most popular and highest-paid South Indian actresses, she has established a career in the Telugu and Tamil film industries, and is a recipient of three Filmfare Awards.

Samantha was born and raised in Chennai to parents of Telugu and Malayali ancestry, and as an undergraduate pursuing a degree in commerce, she worked part-time on modelling assignments. She soon received offers for film roles, and made her acting debut in Gautham Menon's critically acclaimed Telugu romance film, Ye Maaya Chesave (2010), which fetched her the Filmfare Award for Best Debut Actress and a Nandi Award.

Alongside her acting career, Samantha is a prominent celebrity endorser for brands and products, while she also started her own NGO, Pratyusha Support, to provide medical support for women and children in 2012. She donates her earnings from endorsements, product launches and inauguration events to support the foundation.

Samantha suffered from an extended period of illness in 2012, which saw her having to opt out of big film projects and take a two-month break from acting. She suffered from an immunity disorder and then had a further setback after her body did not respond well to antibiotics.[51] Samantha was in a relationship with actor Siddharth during 2012 after the pair had met on the sets of Jabardasth (2013). The pair split in January 2015.