Florent C. Pereira (1952 – 14 September 2020) was an Indian journalist and actor who appeared in Tamil language films as a supporting actor.

Career

Pereira completed a post-graduate degree in English literature from Annamalai University in 1976, before moving on to work in management roles in television channels including Vijay TV and Win TV in the 1990s and 2000s. Alongside his work as an actor, Pereira served as the General Manager of

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, a Tamil satellite TV channel based in Chennai, India. In 2011, he was awarded a lifetime achievements award from

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for his services to television. He debuted as an actor with ''

Pudhiya Geethai ''Pudhiya Geethai'' ( New Gita) is a 2003 Indian Tamil language, Tamil-language drama film written and directed by newcomer K. P. Jagan. The film stars Vijay (actor), Vijay in the main lead role with Meera Jasmine and Ameesha Patel in the female ...

'' (2003) in a minor role. He made a breakthrough as an actor in the mid 2014, winning acclaim for his portrayal of a zamindar and the heroine's father in

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's romantic drama '' Kayal'' (2014). Pereira was cast in a role after being spotted by Solomon during the finals of Kalaignar TV's reality show ''Naalaya Iyakunar'', which Solomon had attended as a chief guest. After seeing Pereira welcoming guests on stage, Solomon's team contacted him and enquired about his interest in acting. For his role in ''Kayal'', Pereira shot scenes at a village near

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and worked for over twenty days. The success of ''Kayal'' enabled Pereira to get further opportunities including the films ''

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'' (2016) and '' Ayogya'' (2019).

Death

Pereira died of

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during the

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on 14 September 2020 at age 67. He had been hospitalized for two weeks.

Filmography

*'' Puthiya Geethai'' (2003) *'' Kayal'' (2014) *''

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Thodari ''Thodari'' () is a 2016 Indian Tamil-language action-romance film co produced, written and directed by Prabhu Solomon. It stars Dhanush and Keerthy Suresh, with D. Imman composing the film's music. Set on an express train, ''Thodari'' follows a ...

'' (2016) *''

Raja Manthiri ''Raja Manthiri'' () is a 2016 Indian Tamil-language comedy drama film written and directed by Usha Krishnan and produced by V.Mathiyalagan and P. G. Muthiah Productions. The film stars Kalaiyarasan, Kaali Venkat, Shaalin Zoya and Vaishali. Fea ...

'' (2016) *''

Maaveeran Kittu ''Maaveeran Kittu'' () is a 2016 Indian Tamil-language period action drama film written and directed by Suseenthiran. The film stars R. Parthiepan, Vishnu Vishal and Sri Divya in the lead roles. It is the first time Yugabharathi has written fil ...

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Mupparimanam ''Mupparimanam'' () is a 2017 Indian Tamil language romantic thriller film written and directed by Adhiroopan. The film stars Shanthanu Bhagyaraj and Srushti Dange, with Skanda Ashok, Ravi Prakash and Thambi Ramaiah in supporting roles. Feat ...

'' (2017) *'' Enkitta Mothathe'' (2017) *''

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Nenjil Thunivirundhal ''Nenjil Thunivirundhal'' () is a 2017 Indian action drama film written and directed by Suseenthiran. It is shot simultaneously in Tamil and Telugu languages, the latter titled ''C/O Surya''. The film stars Sundeep Kishan, Mehreen Pirzada, Vikr ...

'' (2017) *''

Podhuvaga Emmanasu Thangam ''Podhuvaga Em Manasu Thangam'' () is a 2017 Indian Tamil-language comedy film written and directed by Thalapathy Prabhu, starring Udhayanidhi Stalin and Nivetha Pethuraj, with Parthiepan and Soori in supporting roles. The film began producti ...

'' (2017) *''

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'' (2017) *''

Kodiveeran ''Kodiveeran'' ( Flag Warrior) is a 2017 Indian Tamil-language action drama film written and directed by M. Muthaiah. Sasikumar and Mahima Nambiar are playing as the lead pair in this movie alongside Vidharth, Pasupathy, Shamna Kasim, Sanush ...

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Nagesh Thiraiyarangam ''Nagesh Thiraiyarangam'' () is a 2018 Indian Tamil-language horror film produced by Rajendra M. Rajan and Punitha Rajan for Transindia Media & Entertainment Private Limited and directed by Mohamad Issack. The film stars Aari Arujunan, Ashna Z ...

'' (2018) *''

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'' (2020) *''Ganesapuram'' (2021) *''

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References

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