User:Vinu Y S

VINU Y.S is an Indian actor, TV and film artist and former wrestling state champion. Before starting his acting career, he worked as a model. He is also produced several TV serials and film, 'Orkkuka vallapozhum'. Vinu is born in Varkala, Trivandrum district in Kerala, India. He completed his education in Varkala S.N. College. Vinu made his acting debut with the 1997 television film, 'Nizhalum Nilavum'. He received his first national award in 2000 for the musical album, 'Ethente Mannu Ethente Thalam'. The first film is Sravu directed by T.S.Saji in 2000. He acted around 42 TV serials in different channels Asianet, Kairali, Surya, Amrutha etc. The mega serial 'YATHRA (2002-2006) in Dooradharshan gave him a break through to his acting career. He would later have commercial success with serials Crime Diary (2002-03), Rajasooyam (2003-04), Kanyadhanam(2005-07), Dracula (2006-07), Swarnamayoorum (2008)Vikramadithyan(2008), Nombarapoovu (2009), Autograph (2009), Bhamini Tholkkarilla (2010), Sooryakanthi(2011-)Snehakoodu(2011-) in  different asian channels. Vinu received Kalakeralam state awards 2006, best supporting actor in 2008 and 2009. He received International Business Acheivement Award in 2009 for his movie, 'Orkkuka vallapozhum'. In 2010 he received Dubai Malayalee Association Award. Vinu lives in Varkala along with his family, wife Sreerekha and daughter Archa.