Pavithra Poovappa (ಪವಿತ್ರ ಪೂವಪ್ಪ), known professionally as Pavi Poovappa, is an Indian fashion model and television personality born on 19 November 1992 in Kodagu, Karnataka, to a Kodava family. Her mother is Panikuttira Pannamma; her father passed away in 2006, and she has a brother Rakesh Poovappa. She completed her schooling at Lewa English High School, Bengaluru, and graduated from Rajajinagar Pre-University College, Bengaluru. She launched her modelling career in 2013, building a portfolio through high-profile fashion events. She won Miss Perfect at Mr & Ms Flamingo Sandelhood Star (2015), Riz Fashion Miss Awesome Bangalore (2016), and Miss Body Beautiful at Miss Karnataka International (2016). She has walked the ramp at Coimbatore Style Week, India Glam Fashion Week, Prime Fashion Week, Femina Wedding Show, and Malabar Bridal Fashion Week. In 2018, she appeared as a participant in the Kannada modelling reality show Soppana Sundari (Sun Life), finishing as runner-up. She also appeared on Zee Kannada's Bharjari Bachelor. In November 2023, she entered Bigg Boss Kannada Season 10 as one of two wildcard contestants (Week 8, Day 51). She was eliminated in Week 10, finishing twelfth overall.

Winning Riz Fashion Miss Awesome Bangalore (2016); winning Miss Body Beautiful at Miss Karnataka International (2016); winning Miss Perfect at Mr & Ms Flamingo Sandelhood Star (2015); walking in Coimbatore Style Week, India Glam Fashion Week, Prime Fashion Week, Femina Wedding Show, and Malabar Bridal Fashion Week; Kannada reality show Soppana Sundari (Sun Life, 2018); Zee Kannada's Bharjari Bachelor; entering Bigg Boss Kannada Season 10 as a wildcard (Week 8, 2023).

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