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Antony Varghese is an Indian actor who primarily works in the Malayalam film industry. He is known for the films Angamaly Diaries (2017), Ajagajantharam (2022), and RDX: Robert Dony Xavier (2023).
Wiki/Biography
Antony Varghese was born on Wednesday, 11 October 1989 (age 34 years; as of 2023) in Angamaly, Kochi, Kerala, India. His zodiac sign is Libra.
Childhood image of Antony Varghese
His school education was at St.Joseph’s Higher Secondary School in Kidangoor, Kerala, India. He graduated with a B. Sc (Physics – Instrumentation) from Maharajas College in Kochi.
Physical Appearance
Height (approx.): 5′ 8″
Weight (approx.): 85 kg
Hair Colour: Black
Eye Colour: Black
Antony Varghese with I.M. Vijayan
Family
Antony Varghese belongs to a Christian family in Kerala.
Parents & Siblings
Antony Varghese was born to M. O. Varghese, an auto-rickshaw driver, and Alphonsa, a homemaker. He has a younger sister, Anjaly Varghese, who is married and settled in the United Kingdom.
Antony with his parents, sister, and his sister’s husband
Wife & Children
Antony Varghese married Anisha Poulose on 7 August 2021. She works as a Paediatric nurse in Ireland.
Antony Varghese’s wedding picture
Relationships/Affairs
Antony was in a relationship with Anisha Poulose for almost nine years before marriage. They both hail from the same place and have known each other since childhood.
Antony with Anisha during their dating days
Address
He resides at Madathumkudy House, Karukutty P.O., Karayamparambu, Angamaly, Kerala.
Career
Film
Antony Varghese debuted with the film Angamaly Diaries (2017), directed by Lijo Jose Pellissery and written by Chemban Vinod Jose. His character, Vincent Pepe, an energetic and unruly young man, was highly appreciated by the audience and critics. He is now popularly known by his screen name, Pepe.
Antony Varghese in a scene from the film Angamaly Diaries
Antony Varghese played the character of a convict named Jacob Varghese in the prison action thriller, Swathanthryam Ardharathriyil (2018), directed by Tinu Pappachan. The film was a success commercially, and his role was also well-appreciated.
Antony Varghese during the shoot of the film Swathanthriyam Ardharathriyil
In the film, Jallikattu (2019), directed by Lijo Jose Pellissery, he played a character named Antony. The film received widespread critical acclaim internationally and nationally.
The next release in which Antony Varghese played one of the lead roles was Ajagajantharam (2021), directed by Tinu Pappachan. In the film, he essayed the character of Lali, a mahout. The film was a success at the box office.
Antony Varghese on the poster of the film Ajagajantharam
He was seen in a cameo appearance in the film Super Sharanya (2022). He was one of the lead characters in the film Innale Vare (2022) in which he essayed the role of a kidnapper named Sharath. In the film, Anaparambile World Cup (2022), he played the character named Nisham. He played the character named Lailasuran in Oh Meri Laila (2022) which fetched him a lot of appreciation. He played a sleep-deprived character named Hari in the film Poovan (2023).
Antony Varghese on the poster of the film Poovan
He played one of the lead characters, Dony, in the film RDX: Robert Dony Xavier (2023), directed by Nahas Hidayath. The film was a huge commercial success.
The film Chaaver (2023), directed by Tinu Pappachan, was also a blockbuster success in which Antony Varghese played the character Kiran Kumar.
Short film
Antony Varghese appeared in the suspense thriller short film, Mouse Trap (2018).
Antony Varghese in a scene in the short film Mouse Trap
He appeared in the travelogue-themed YouTube series called Wabi Sabi (2021).
Antony Varghese on the poster of the short series Wabi-Sabi
Controversies
Jude Anthany Joseph’s allegation against Antony Varghese
Antony was accused of accepting advance money and later withdrawing from the shooting of a film at short notice. It was for a film that was to be directed by Jude Anthany Joseph. Antony, however, called the allegations against him baseless and showed evidence of money transactions in the media. He complained of the mental hardships, he and his family had to endure due to the accusations made. His mother lodged a legal complaint on this matter.
Awards
- Antony won the Best Youth Icon Award of 2017 at the Asianet Film Awards for the film, Angamaly Diaries.
- In 2018, Antony Varghese won the Youth Icon Award at the Short Movie Awards Kerala 2017.
Antony with the Short Movie Awards Kerala 2017
- In 2018, he won the Best Malayalam Male Debut Award at the 65th Filmfare Awards South.
Antony with the Filmfare Award
- In 2019, he received the Youth Icon Award for the film Swathanthryam Ardharathriyil at the Asiavision Awards 2018.
Antony Varghese with the Asiavision Award
Car Collection
Antony Varghese owns a Kia Seltos.
Antony Varghese with his Kia Seltos
Facts/Trivia
- Antony Varghese is popularly known by his screen name, Pepe.
- At the age of 15, he was sent to a seminary in Mysuru to study to be a priest. According to him, the seminary life is good for instilling discipline in life. He soon returned home as he valued his freedom and independence.
- He likes to travel and is an avid food lover.
- He is close with the directors Lijo Jose Pellissery and Tinu Pappachan and considers them as mentors.