{{Infobox person | name = Pushpa Narayan | image = | caption = | birthname = | birth_date = | birth_place = Jerantut, Pahang, Malaysia | death_date = | death_place = | othername = | occupation = {{hlist|Model|Actress|Host|Influencer| Entrepreneur }} | years_active = 2004–present | children = 2 | awards = Dewi Remaja 2002/2003<br>(1st Runner-Up)<br>Miss Malaysia Universe 2004<br>(1st Runner-Up) | website = }}
'''Pushpa Narayan''' is a Malaysian model, actress, host, influencer, and entrepreneur of Indian descent. She first gained prominence as the first runner-up in both Dewi Remaja 2002/2003 and Miss Universe Malaysia 2004. Narayan has since established a versatile acting career, appearing in numerous television series, dramas, and feature films. Additionally, she is an accomplished television host, working across both Malay- and Tamil-language productions.
==Career== She became famous after placing second at the 2002 Dewi Remaja. She later joined Miss Malaysia Universe 2004 and placed second to the actual winner, Andrea Fonseka. She also won the Miss Love & Lace Photogenic and Miss Health and Beauty subsidiary awards during the pageant.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2004/04/16/andrea-emulates-mum-to-clinch-miss-malaysia-title/|title=Andrea emulates mum to clinch Miss Malaysia title|first=Lisa|last=Goh|date=16 April 2004|publisher=TheStarOnline|accessdate=10 October 2016}}</ref> She then branched into acting and find success in local entertainment industry. In 2005 she also worked in a Pakistani drama ''Masuri''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://propakistani.pk/lens/8-pakistani-drama-serials-that-taught-us-about-religion-and-spirituality/|title=8 Pakistani Drama Serials That Teach Us About Religion and Spirituality|first=Ummara|last=Sheraz|date=March 16, 2020|website=Lens}}</ref>
==Filmography== ===Television=== {| class="wikitable sortable" |- ! Year ! Title ! class="unsortable" | Role ! Notes ! class="unsortable" | Ref |- | rowspan="2" |2003 || ''Sensasi Bollywood''|| Host | || |- | ''Skuad Elit''|| | || |- |2004 || ''Sutra Bintang Yang Seribu''|| | || |- | rowspan="4" |2005 || ''Camelia'' || | || |- | ''Gerak Khas''|| | || |- | ''Ejen 016''|| Ejen Delta 0146 | || |- | ''Masuri''|| | || |- |2007–2008 || ''Fara ''|| Mahendra | Seasons 1{{Endash}}3 || <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thestar.com.my/Story/?file=/2007/2/26/tvnradio/16961706&sec=tvnradio|title=Here's Fara|date=26 February 2007|work=thestar.com.my|accessdate=18 April 2015|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150418191042/https://www.thestar.com.my/Story/?file=/2007/2/26/tvnradio/16961706&sec=tvnradio|archive-date=18 April 2015}}</ref> |- | rowspan="2" |2012 || ''Tirupam''|| | || |- |''Bila Otai Bercinta''|| | || |- | 2017 || ''Anak Merdeka'' || || | |- | rowspan="2"|2021 || ''I-Tanggang: Mother of All Lies'' || || | |- |''Sevanthu Pochi Nenje'' || | Nominated{{endash}}Ulagam Award for Popular Actor/Actress in a Supporting Role [Telemovie & Series] || <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://corporate.astro.com.my/mediaroom-releases/all-malaysians-invited-to-cast-votes-for-inaugural-ulagam-awards|title=All Malaysians invited to cast votes for inaugural 'Ulagam Awards' | Press Release | Mediaroom | Astro|website=corporate.astro.com.my}}</ref> |- | 2022 || ''Maracurry Mess'' || Host || |<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://varnam.my/54421/maracurry-mess-a-new-cooking-show-with-nutritious-vegetarian-dishes-to-inspire-your-home-cooked-meals/|title=Maracurry Mess; A New Cooking Show With Nutritious Vegetarian Dishes To Inspire Your Home Cooked Meals|first=Nanthini|last=Suresh|date=March 17, 2022}}</ref> |- | 2023 || ''Kadavulukku Oru Kaditham'' || || Telefilm | |- | 2025 || ''One Cent Thief'' || || season 2 | |}
===Film=== {| class="wikitable sortable" |- ! Year ! Title !Role !Notes ! class="unsortable" | Ref |- | rowspan="3" |2004 || ''Ah Loke Kafe'' | | || |- | ''SH3'' | | || |- |''Ops Kossa Dappa'' || Agent Susan | || |- | rowspan="2" |2005 || ''Gangster'' |Chitra | || |- | ''Sembilu 2005'' |Puspa | || |- |2006 |''Ops Kossa Dappa 2'' || Agent Susan |Also dialogue writer|| |- | rowspan="2" |2007 || ''Diva'' | | || |- | ''1957: Hati Malaya'' | | || |- |2013 || ''Olli'' | | || |- |2015 || ''Maravan'' | | || |- |2017 || ''Aasaan'' | | || <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://selliyal.com/archives/155605|title=ஆசான்.. மகளை மீட்கும் ஒரு தந்தையின் போராட்டம்: இயக்குநர் எஸ்.டி.புவனேந்திரன் | Selliyal - செல்லியல்|date=October 4, 2017}}</ref> |- | 2018 || ''Rise: Ini Kalilah'' || Selva's wife | || |- | 2022 || ''Dum Dum Dumeel'' || | || |- | rowspan="2"|2024 || ''Padu'' || | || |- |''Mr & Mrs'' || | || |- |}
==References== {{Reflist}}
==External links== * {{IMDb name|1979710}} * [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5MlQYtJJ7Jc FULL Nona (2022) | 23 Oct - Perjalanan Seni Pushpa Narayan] ''TV3'' * [https://astroulagam.com.my/videos/vE2723AB2/govind-singh-and-pushpa-narayan-discuss-their-upcoming-film-mr-mrs-set-release-august-22nd-x942gxu Govind Singh and Pushpa Narayan discuss their upcoming film "Mr. & Mrs.," set to release on August 22nd.] ''Astro Ulagam'' {{authority control}}
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