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Dive Into the Journey of Famed Actress Erica Jennifer Fernandes and What May Make Her Return to Television.
Erica Jennifer Fernandes is an Indian actress and model who primarily works in the Indian television industry. In 2016, she came into the limelight after she played Dr Sonakshi Bose in the television series Kuch Rang Pyar Ke Aise Bhi.
Erica Fernandes was born on May 7, 1993 (age 31 years; as of 2025) in Mangalore. Her father, Ralph Fernandes, is a former model and interior designer. Meanwhile, her mother, Lavina Fernandes, has worked with Air India and Bank of America. Besides, she has a brother named Jermaine Fernandes.
Soon after her birth, Erica shifted to Mumbai with her parents. In Mumbai, Erica attended High Cross High School, Kurla, and Sies College of Arts, Science & Commerce, Sion. Soon after completing her higher secondary education, she went on to pursue a Bachelor of Arts at St. Andrew’s College, Bandra. However, owing to her modeling career, she dropped out.
Erica has been fascinated by modeling since childhood. Soon after completing her higher secondary education, she started receiving modelling assignments owing to which she left her Bachelor’s midway.
Erica won several pageants including Bombay Times Fresh Face, Pantaloons Femina Miss Maharashtra, and Pantaloons Femina Miss Fresh Face 2011.
In 2013, Erica made her acting debut with the Tamil film Ainthu Ainthu Ainthu in which she played the role of Manjari. Subsequently, in 2014, she appeared in five films including Ninnindale, Babloo Happy Hai, Virattu, Galipatam, and Dega. In 2015, she
Worked in the film Buguri in which she played the role of Ishanya.
In 2013, Erica made her television debut with Disney’s show The Suite Life of Karan & Kabir. In 2016, she appeared in Kuch Rang Pyar Ke Aise Bhi, where he played Dr. Sonakshi Bose.
Meanwhile, in 2016, she made her reality show debut with the comedy game show series Khatra Khatra Khatra. In 2018, she worked in Kasautii Zindagii Kay in which she played the role of Prerna Sharma. In 2021, she appeared in Kuch Rang Pyar Ke Aise Bhi: Nayi Kahani, wherein she played Dr. Sonakshi Bose.
Besides her successful acting projects, Erica often makes headlines for her alleged relationships. Meanwhile, in 2022, Erica revealed that she was in a long-term relationship with a TV industry outsider. However, she didn’t reveal the name.
Additionally, she was rumored to be dating her co-actor Parth Samthaan. Nevertheless, later the couple squashed the dating rumours.
As of 2025, Erica has an estimated net worth of $3 million, which is equivalent to INR 24 Crores. Apart from her net worth, Erica earns a monthly income of INR 25 Lakhs and an annual salary of INR 3 Crores (approximately).
With gaining immense popularity with the Hindi TV show Kasautii Zindagii Kay 2, Erica charged a staggering remuneration for her TV shows. Additionally, she charged INR 65,000 per episode for the TV show.
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