Jacqueline Fernandez (born 11 August 1985) also known as just "Jacqueline" is a Sri Lankan actress, model, and the winner of the 2006 Miss Universe Sri Lanka pageant.She is currently active in Bollywood. As Miss Universe Sri Lanka, she represented her country at the 2006 world Miss Universepageant.[7] She graduated with a degree inmass communication from the University of Sydney, and worked as a television reporter in Sri Lanka.
Born
11 August 1985 (age 32)[1][2][3]
Manama, Bahrain[4][5][6]
Nationality
Sri Lankan
Alma mater
University of Sydney
Occupation
Actress Model Social Reformer
Years active
2009–present
While on a modelling assignment in India in 2009, Fernandez successfully auditioned for the fantasy drama Aladin, which marked her acting debut. Fernandez's breakthrough role came with the psychological thriller Murder 2(2011), her first commercial success. This was followed by glamorous roles in the ensemble-comedy Housefull 2 (2012) and the action thriller Race 2 (2013), both of which earned over ₹1 billion (US$16 million) worldwide.[8] Her performance in the former garnered her a Best Supporting Actressnomination at IIFA. In 2014, Fernandez played the leading lady in the action thriller Kick, which ranks among the highest-grossing Indian films of all time. Fernandez received critical acclaim for her role in Brothers. She received further success with the romantic comedy Housefull 3, the action adventureDishoom, and the superhero thriller A Flying Jatt (all 2016).[9][10]
One of the most popular actresses in India, she is the recipient of the several awards.[11]Alongside her screen acting career, Fernandez has worked as a judge in the ninth season of the dance reality show Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa(2016–2017), is a popular celebrity endorser for various brands and products, has participated in stage shows, and is active in humanitarian work.
Born
11 August 1985 (age 32)[1][2][3]
Manama, Bahrain[4][5][6]
Nationality
Sri Lankan
Alma mater
University of Sydney
Occupation
Actress Model Social Reformer
Years active
2009–present
While on a modelling assignment in India in 2009, Fernandez successfully auditioned for the fantasy drama Aladin, which marked her acting debut. Fernandez's breakthrough role came with the psychological thriller Murder 2(2011), her first commercial success. This was followed by glamorous roles in the ensemble-comedy Housefull 2 (2012) and the action thriller Race 2 (2013), both of which earned over ₹1 billion (US$16 million) worldwide.[8] Her performance in the former garnered her a Best Supporting Actressnomination at IIFA. In 2014, Fernandez played the leading lady in the action thriller Kick, which ranks among the highest-grossing Indian films of all time. Fernandez received critical acclaim for her role in Brothers. She received further success with the romantic comedy Housefull 3, the action adventureDishoom, and the superhero thriller A Flying Jatt (all 2016).[9][10]
One of the most popular actresses in India, she is the recipient of the several awards.[11]Alongside her screen acting career, Fernandez has worked as a judge in the ninth season of the dance reality show Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa(2016–2017), is a popular celebrity endorser for various brands and products, has participated in stage shows, and is active in humanitarian work.
