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Jacqueline Fernandez (born 2 June 1985) is a Sri Lankan actress and a model, who appears in Bollywood films. Fernandez is a former model and beauty queen who won Miss Sri Lanka Universe in 2006. She has received an International Indian Film Academy Award and Stardust Award for Best Female Debut in 2010, for her role in Aladin.

Early life

Fernandez was born to a Sri Lankan father, who owned an event event management company, and a Malaysian mother. At the age of three her family, including her three siblings moved to Bahrain, where she spent most of her childhood. She moved to Australia for her college degree, and then moved back to Sri Lanka where she worked in modelling, and television reporting and hosting. In March 2006, Fernandez was crowned the Miss Sri Lanka Universe 2006 and subsequently represented Sri Lanka at Miss Universe 2006 where she did not place. From there she began receiving offers to go to India for more modelling, and she got selected for a Bollywood film.

Career

Career beginnings (2006–10)

Fernandez made her acting debut in the 2009 Bollywood fantasy movie Aladin opposite Ritesh Deshmukh. She played a character inspired by the Disney Princess character of Jasmine. 2010 saw her once again appearing alongside Ritesh Deshmukh in the romantic comedy Jaane Kahan Se Aayi Hai. She also made a cameo appearance in Sajid Khan's Housefull in the song 'Dhanno' which was a big success. Fernandez almost gave up acting during this time because good roles were not coming to her.

Breakthrough & Success (2011–Present)

In 2011, Fernandez appeared in her third film, Mahesh Bhatt's thriller Murder 2, which went on to become her first box office success, receiving blockbuster status. Fernandez played the role of Priya a lonely model who is in a confused relationship with Arjun Bhagwat, played by Emraan Hashmi. Fernandez grabbed a lot of attention for the boldness and sex appeal she displayed in the movie. Murder 2 launched Fernandez's career for the good, as she started getting offers from big production houses. Post Murder 2 success, Fernandez turned down many roles, such as Raaz 3D, to avoid being type cast as a sex symbol. She also turned down the role of a superwoman in Krrish 3, the sequel to Krrish and Koi Mil Gaya.

In 2012 Fernandez appeared in Housefull 2, which went onto becoming a major commercial success, receiving a super hit status at the box office. Fernandez is currently filming for Race 2, which is expected to release on 25 January 2013, on Republic Day. She is also expected to film an item number for the film Total Dhamaal. Jacqueline will mark her debut in a Sri Lankan movie, titled Pravegaya which is to be released in late 2012. She is expected to make her international debut in the British-Canadian joint production, Definition of Fear.

Filmography

Awards

• Best Female Debut in International Indian Film Academy Awards 2010 for Aladin
• Exciting New Face in Stardust Awards 2010 for Aladin

References

1. "Jacqueline trains hard for 'Race 2' - Times Of India". Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 8 May 2012.
2. "Foreign bombshells bombard Bollywood! - Times Of India". Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. 27 April 2012. Retrieved 8 May 2012.
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5. "Sexy Jacqueline Fernandez Dazzles On The Cover Of M | Bollywood News". Hindifilmnews.com. Retrieved 9 May 2012.
6. "Jacqueline Fernandez taken?". gulfnews. 12 June 2011. Retrieved 9 May 2012.
7. "Jacqueline Fernandez visits family in Bahrain - Entertainment - DNA". Dnaindia.com. 20 October 2011. Retrieved 9 May 2012.
8. ^ "Sri Lankan beauty fulfils childhood dream with Aladin". Lanka Journal. 14 October 2009. Retrieved 9 May 2012.
9. "2006". Pageantopolis.com. Retrieved 9 May 2012.
10. "Jacqueline Fernandez talks about Aladin and working with her co-stars".
11. "Jacqueline Fernandez gets candid - Video | The Times of India". Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. 1 January 1970. Retrieved 8 May 2012.
12. "John can make a rice-sack look sexy: Jacqueline - Times Of India". Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 8 May 2012.
13. "Jacqueline's debut Lankan movie begins".
14. "Bollywood Masti 2 puts Total Dhamaal on hold".
15. "Winners of Max Stardust Awards 2010". Bollywood Hungama. 18 January 2010. Retrieved 31 August 2011.

External links

• Jacqueline Fernandes at IMDb

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