Erica Fernandes (born 7 May 1993) is an Indian actress and model known for her portrayal of Dr. Sonakshi Bose in Kuch Rang Pyar Ke Aise Bhi and Prerna Basu in Kasautii Zindagii Kay. 

Fernandes was born on 7 May 1993 in Mumbai to Ralph Fernandes and Lavina Fernandes in a Konkani Mangalorean Catholic family. Born and raised in Kurla, Mumbai, she did her schooling from Holy Cross High School, Kurla and completed her pre-degree course from SIES College, Sion. She had enrolled for a BA degree from St Andrew's College, Bandra; however, she discontinued her studies to pursue modelling.