Divya Ganesh is a Tamil television actress and the winner of Bigg Boss Tamil Season 9. She entered the house as a wildcard contestant on Day 28 and went on to lift the trophy in the grand finale on 18 January 2026. Before Bigg Boss, she was best known as Jenny (Jennifer) in Star Vijay’s hit serial Baakiyalakshmi. Here is everything about her age, serials, Bigg Boss journey and latest work.
Divya Ganesh Quick Facts
| Full name | Divya Ganesh (also spelled Divya Ganesan) |
|---|---|
| Known as | Jenny in Baakiyalakshmi |
| Profession | Television actress |
| Date of birth | 12 September 1994 |
| Age | 32 years (as of November 2026) |
| Hometown | Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu |
| Zodiac sign | Virgo |
| Education | Studied law |
| Famous serials | Baakiyalakshmi, Sumangali, Mahanadhi, Chellamma, Annam |
| Bigg Boss | Winner, Bigg Boss Tamil Season 9 (2026) |
| Prize | Trophy and ₹50 lakh |
| Latest serial | Madam Police (Sony Vizha, 2026) |
| @divya_ganesan_official |
Divya Ganesh Wins Bigg Boss Tamil 9
Bigg Boss Tamil Season 9, hosted by Vijay Sethupathi, began on 5 October 2025 with 20 contestants. Divya Ganesh joined on Day 28 (Week 4) as one of four wildcard entries, along with Amit, Prajean and Sandra.
Her journey was far from easy. She was nominated for eviction in many weeks, including Weeks 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, 13 and 14, and survived every time on the strength of audience votes. She also served as house captain in Week 5. In the Ticket to Finale tasks she finished 9th, so she did not get a direct finale ticket, but viewers kept her in the game until the very end.
In the grand finale on 18 January 2026 (Day 105), Divya Ganesh was announced the winner and took home the trophy and a cash prize of ₹50 lakh. That made her one of the rare wildcard contestants to win the show. (Source: Wikipedia)
| Position | Contestant |
|---|---|
| 🏆 Winner | Divya Ganesh |
| 1st runner-up | R. Sabarinathan |
| 2nd runner-up | Vikkals Vikram |
| 3rd runner-up | Aurora Sinclair |
Read more: Bigg Boss Tamil 9 voting and results
Divya Ganesh Age
Divya Ganesh was born on 12 September 1994, which makes her 32 years old as of November 2026. She was 31 when she won Bigg Boss Tamil 9.
Early Life and Education
Divya is from Ramanathapuram in Tamil Nadu. She studied law and originally planned a legal career, but her interest moved to the media and television industry, where she found steady work in Tamil serials.
Divya Ganesh Serials
| Serial / Show | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa | – | Early serial |
| Lakshmi Vandhachu | – | |
| Sumangali | Lead role | |
| Baakiyalakshmi (2020–2025) | Jenny (Jennifer), Chezhiyan’s wife | Star Vijay – her most famous role |
| Chellamma | – | Star Vijay |
| Mahanadhi | Ganga | Star Vijay |
| Annam | – | |
| Bigg Boss Tamil Season 9 (2025–26) | Contestant | Winner |
| Madam Police (2026) | Lead | Sony Vizha |
Her breakthrough came with Baakiyalakshmi, the Star Vijay family drama that ran from 2020 until August 2025 (1,469 episodes). Her role as Jenny, the wife of Chezhiyan, made her a familiar face in Tamil homes, and many fans still call her by that name.
New Serial After Bigg Boss: Madam Police
After winning Bigg Boss, Divya Ganesh did not rush into new projects. In 2026 she was reported to have signed Madam Police, a new serial for the upcoming Tamil channel Sony Vizha, with Premika Shekar and Sreethu Krishnan as the other main leads. We will update this page with the telecast date and timing once they are announced.
Is Divya Ganesh Married?
Divya Ganesh is not married. In interviews around her Bigg Boss stint she said she would like to get married in the future. Over the years she has also denied several marriage rumours linking her to co-stars.
Divya Ganesh Family
Divya comes from a close-knit family in Ramanathapuram. She shares family moments on social media but keeps details about her parents and siblings private, and we respect that.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Bigg Boss Tamil 9?
Divya Ganesh won Bigg Boss Tamil Season 9 in the grand finale on 18 January 2026. R. Sabarinathan was the first runner-up.
How much prize money did Divya Ganesh win?
She received the Bigg Boss Tamil 9 trophy and a cash prize of ₹50 lakh.
Was Divya Ganesh a wildcard contestant?
Yes. She entered on Day 28 (Week 4) as a wildcard and went on to win the season.
How old is Divya Ganesh?
She was born on 12 September 1994, so she is 32 years old as of November 2026.
Which serial made Divya Ganesh famous?
Her role as Jenny in Star Vijay’s Baakiyalakshmi (2020–2025) made her a household name.
What is Divya Ganesh’s new serial?
She has reportedly signed Madam Police, a 2026 serial for the new Tamil channel Sony Vizha.
Other Bigg Boss Tamil 9 Contestants
- Aurora Sinclair biography – 3rd runner-up
- Vikkals Vikram biography – 2nd runner-up
- VJ Parvathy biography
- Kamrudin biography
