Philomina

Biography

Philomina was a veteran Malayalam film actress. She had acted in more than 750 films in her career. She played mostly character and comedy roles, besides that of grandmother and mother. Like most actors Philomina had cut her acting teeth on the stage. This experience stood her in good stead when she was offered her first film role. The character of Anappara Achamma in Godfather is acknowledged to be one of the powerful roles ever in Malayalam cinema. Philomina's histrionic skills won her many hearts and fans. Philomina had that uncanny ability to slip into the skin of any character. She could be a scheming shrew, make you roar in laughter or bring a lump in your throat. Philomina was one of those actors who made an impact even in a cameo.

Most Known For

Excuse Me Ethu Collegila?

as Mariyamma

Kusruthikaatu

Neelakurukkan

Vrudhanmare Sookshikkuka

as Margerett

Thapaswini

Olavum Theeravum

as Beevaathu

Ethirppukal

as Bharathiyamma

Anarkali

as Anaarkkali's Mother

Lakshyam

Achanum Bappayum

Mangalam Nerunnu

Pullimaan

Aabhijathyam

Bharya Veettil Paramasukham

Kuttyedathi

as Narayani

Thalayana Manthram

as Paru Ammayi

Ponmuttayidunna Tharavu

as Bhaskaran's mother

Godfather

as Aanappara Achamma

Mister Butler

as Radhika's Grandmother

Kakkothikkavile Appooppan Thadikal