Catherine Tresa Alexander is a popular South Indian actress and model of Dubai origin. She is better known as Catherine Tresa among her fans. She is a well-known face in Tamil, Kannada and Telugu film industry. She made her d-ebut with the action movie ‘Shankar IPA’ directed by K. Manju in 2010. But she came to limelight for the first time for the movie ‘Madras’ released in 2014. Her latest movie ‘Gangers‘.
| Attributes | Details |
| Birth Date | 10 September 1989 |
| Birth Place | Dubai, United Arab Emirates |
| Active Years | 2010 – Present |
| Parents | Frank Mario Alexander
Teresa Alexander |
| First Movie | Sanker IPS |
| Fee Per Movie | 60 – 90 Lakh Rupi |
Origins & Personal Details
Catherine Trisha was born on 10 September 1989 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, to a Catholic family. Her parents are Frank Mario Alexander and Teresa Alexander. Trisha spent her childhood in Dubai, but moved to Bangalore for higher education. Since childhood, she was fond of dancing, singing, and modeling, and learned to play the piano. She also participated in ice skating and debate competitions.
In Dubai, Catherine worked as an Emirates Environment Volunteer. She has been modeling since her childhood in Dubai. After coming to India, she modeled for Nalli Silks, Chennai Silks, Fast Track, Josco Jewelers, and Deccan Chronicle. She modeled for Srikant Dutt Odeyar’s Maharaja Calendar. She has been seen collaborating with Prasad Vidapa in numerous ramp shows in India.
Through modeling, she got a chance to work in movies in 2010. Currently, she has worked in more than 20 South Indian movies. She charges 60-90 lakh rupees per movie, although the exact amount of her total wealth is not known, but some reports have revealed that her wealth is approximately $1M.
Filmy Conributions
Trisha made her debut in the Kannada action film ‘Shankar IPS‘ opposite Vijay in 2010. The following year, she acted in another Kannada film ‘Vishnu’. After two consecutive hits, her film ‘Chammak Challo’ released in 2013 was a flop. In 2013, she entered the Telugu industry with the movie ‘Iddarammayilthote’. The following year, in 2014, she entered the Tamil film industry with the movie ‘Madras’ and came to limelight for the first time.
Then she worked in the movies as a renter,
2014- Era Bus
2015- Rudramadevi
2016- Kathakali, Kanithan
2017- Nene Raju Nene Mantri
2018- Kalkalappu 2
2019- Vantha Rajavathan Varuven
2025– Gangers
