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Sayanora Philip Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated October 14, 2026 • 2 min read

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Quick Info

Date of birth1 March 1984

Age41 Years

BirthplaceKannur, Kerala, India

ProfessionSinger, Music Composer

NationalityIndian

Marital statusMarried

SpouseWinston Ashley Dcruz

FamilyDaughter - Zena Dcruz; Mother - Maryhedwig Philip; Sister - Sruthi Philip

Sayanora Philip Biography

Sayanora Philip is an Indian singer and music composer from Kannur, Kerala, known for her work in Malayalam and Tamil cinema. She began her playback career

Early life and background

Sayanora Philip was born on 1 March 1984 in Kannur, Kerala. Raised in that town, she attended St. Teresa’s Anglo Indian Girls High School before going on to S. N. College in Kannur. She is the daughter of Maryhedwig Philip and has a sister named Sruthi Philip.

Career

Sayanora built a career as a playback singer working primarily in Malayalam and Tamil. Her recorded debut as a singer came in 2004 with the Malayalam song "Am I Dreaming" from the film Manjupoloru Penkutti; that same year she made her Tamil singing debut with the song "Ice Katti Ice Katti" from Madhurey. She later expanded her musical work to include composition, with a composing credit on the film Kuttanpillayude Sivarathri (2018).

In addition to film work, she has contributed her voice to audio drama projects, including the nationally recognized radio drama Raktham Sakshi produced by Akashavani.

Public profile

Sayanora is known to go by the nickname "Saya" and maintains a public presence on social media under the name Maryhedwig Philip. She has shared aspects of her personal interests publicly, including an enjoyment of bike rides.

Sayanora has spoken openly about challenges she faced growing up, including experiences of racial discrimination related to skin color. Those early experiences affected her self-image for a time and shaped how she approached parenthood, as she has discussed in interviews when reflecting on her childhood and the values she wants to pass on to her daughter.

Personal life

Sayanora is married to Winston Ashley Dcruz. The couple have a daughter named Zena Dcruz. Her stated religion is Christianity and she lists Kannur as her hometown. Her listed physical attributes include a height of approximately 161 cm (5'3"), dark brown eyes, and medium golden brown hair.

Awards and training

Sayanora received recognition at the 55th Kerala State Film Awards in 2025 with the Best Dubbing Artist award for the character Muwesi Maria in the film Barroz 3D; the award included a cash prize of Rs. 50,000. She has also reportedly trained in Kalari, the traditional martial art form of Kerala.

Latest updates

As of 2025 Sayanora is continuing her work in music and related vocal projects. Publicly available details list her as active in singing, composing, and dubbing, and she remains a visible figure in the Malayalam and Tamil entertainment spaces.

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Recent Work

Manjupoloru Penkutti (song: "Am I Dreaming")

Sayanora's Malayalam playback debut as a singer (2004).

2004
Madhurey (song: "Ice Katti Ice Katti")

Sayanora's Tamil playback debut as a singer (2004).

2004
Kuttanpillayude Sivarathri

Listed credit as music composer (2018).

2018
Barroz 3D (character: Muwesi Maria)

Best Dubbing Artist award at the 55th Kerala State Film Awards (2025).

2025
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Career Highlights

  1. Playback singing debut in Malayalam with "Am I Dreaming" (Manjupoloru Penkutti, 2004).
  2. Tamil playback debut with "Ice Katti Ice Katti" (Madhurey, 2004).
  3. Composed music for the film Kuttanpillayude Sivarathri (2018).
  4. Won Best Dubbing Artist at the 55th Kerala State Film Awards for Barroz 3D (2025).
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sayanora Philip born?

Sayanora Philip was born on 1 March 1984.

What is Sayanora Philip known for?

Sayanora Philip is known for singer, Music Composer.

What is Sayanora Philip’s marital status?

Sayanora Philip's marital status is listed as Married.

Who is Sayanora Philip married to?

Sayanora Philip is publicly listed as married to Winston Ashley Dcruz.