Jacqueline Fernandez Biography, Age, Family, Career, Achievements, Relationship & Net-Worth.
Actress and model Jacqueline Fernandez was born in Sri Lanka on August 11, 1985. She has been in reality shows and music videos in addition to working in Indian films, mostly in Hindi. After making her acting debut in 2009’s Aladin, she went on to have a successful career in Hindi cinema. A multiracial Eurasian family of Malaysian, Canadian, and Sri Lankan ancestry raised Fernandez, who was born and raised in Bahrain.
She entered the modeling business after earning a degree in mass communication from the University of Sydney and working as a television reporter in Sri Lanka. She represented her nation at Miss Universe 2006 after being named Miss Universe Sri Lanka in 2006. Fernandez made her acting debut in the 2009 fantasy drama Aladin, which she auditioned for while on a modeling assignment in India. Her first commercial triumph, the psychological thriller Murder 2 (2011), gave Fernandez her breakout role. After that, she played glitzy roles in the critically acclaimed ensemble comedy Housefull 2 (2012) and the action thriller Race 2 (2013), which led to her being nominated for an IIFA Award for Best Supporting Actress.
Fernandez went on to star in the highest-grossing action movie Kick (2014) as well as the comedies Judwaa 2 and Housefull 3. In addition to her work as an actor on television, Fernandez has also worked as a judge on the ninth season of the dance reality series Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa (2016–2017), is a well-known celebrity endorser for numerous brands and goods, has performed in stage productions, and is involved in humanitarian causes.
Jacqueline Fernandez Biography
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Jacqueline Fernandez was reared in a multi-ethnic family after being born on August 11th, 1985, in Manama, Bahrain. Her mother, Kim, is of Malaysian and Canadian ancestry, while her father, Elroy Fernandez, is a Sri Lankan Burgher. Her great-grandparents were from Goa, India, while her maternal grandfather is a Canadian. Her father, a musician in Sri Lanka, met her mother, an air hostess, while fleeing the turmoil between the Sinhalese and Tamils in Bahrain in the 1980s. She is the youngest of four kids, having two older brothers and a sister. She completed her early schooling at Sacred Heart School in Bahrain before attending the University of Sydney in Australia to study public communication. After receiving her degree, she worked on a few Sri Lankan television programs. She also went to the Berlitz school of languages, where she improved her French and Arabic and acquired Spanish. Fernandez claimed that she had fantasized about becoming a Hollywood movie star and had longed to be an actress since she was a small child. The John School of Acting provided her with some training. She was a television reporter, but because of her success in pageants, she received modeling offers, which she accepted despite being a reporter. She was named Miss Universe Sri Lanka 2006 and represented Sri Lanka at the international Miss Universe 2006 pageant held in Los Angeles in 2006. Fernandez called the modeling business “a excellent training ground” in an interview from 2015, adding: “It is a kind of expression that encourages letting go of inhibitions, body awareness, and self-assurance”. She made an appearance in the 2006 music video for the song “O Sathi” performed by the young female vocalist Umaria Sinhawansa and the musical combo Bathiya and Santhush.
Jacqueline Fernandez Profile.
| Born | 11 August 1985
Manama, Bahrain
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|---|---|
| Nationality | Sri Lankan |
| Alma mater |
Sacred Heart School University of Sydney |
| Occupation |
Actress model |
| Years active | 2009–present |
| Title | Miss Universe Sri Lanka 2006 |
Jacqueline Fernandez Relationship & Family.
Fernandez says she has a close relationship with her family and longs to be with them. She claims: “Every day, I miss them so badly. When you move away from home, you may not be aware of how challenging life may be. At the same time, avoiding them has helped me become a more responsible person. It has given me a wealth of knowledge about who I am, my priorities, and time management.”
Hassan bin Rashid Al Khalifa, a Bahraini prince, and Fernandez began dating in 2008 after meeting at a gathering for a mutual acquaintance; their relationship ended in 2011. In 2011, while filming Housefull 2, Fernandez and director Sajid Khan started dating. In India, there was media attention given to the romance and rumors of an upcoming wedding. However, the marriage failed. Fernandez has backed numerous causes and humanitarian organizations. Fernandez was honored “Woman Of The Year” by PETA (India) in 2014 for championing animal protection.
Fernandez has taken part in a number of musical tours and nationally broadcast award ceremonies. She performed in the Temptations Reloaded in 2013 with Shah Rukh Khan, Rani Mukerji, and Madhuri Dixit in Auckland, Perth, and Sydney. The following year, she also participated in a live performance at “Got Talent World Stage Live” with Khan, Priyanka Chopra, and Varun Dhawan. In July 2014, Fernandez and chef Dharshan Munidasa founded Kaema Sutra, a restaurant in Colombo that specializes in modern Sri Lankan cuisine. Fernandez co-founded her athletic clothing company, Just F, in July 2018. On a TV broadcast in March 2022, Fernandez performed a dance routine to Vijay’s instantly popular Arabic song Kuthu.
Jacqueline Fernandez Filmography Below.
| 2009 | Aladin | Jasmine | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Jaane Kahan Se Aayi Hai | Tara | |
| 2010 | Housefull | Dhanno | Special appearance in song “Aapka Kya Hoga (Dhanno)” |
| 2011 | Murder 2 | Priya | |
| 2012 | Housefull 2 | Bobby Kapoor | |
| 2013 | Race 2 | Omisha | |
| 2013 | Ramaiya Vastavaiya | Herself | Special appearance in song “Jadoo Ki Jhappi” |
| 2014 | Kick | Shaina Mehra | |
| 2015 | Roy | Ayesha Aamir/Tia Desai | |
| 2015 | Bangistan | Rosanna (Rosie) | Cameo appearance |
| 2015 | Brothers | Jenny Fernandes | |
| 2015 | Definition of Fear | Sarah Fording | British film |
| 2016 | Housefull 3 | Ganga “Gracy” Patel | |
| 2016 | Dishoom | Meera Balraj “Ishika” Behl | |
| 2016 | A Flying Jatt | Kirti | |
| 2017 | According to Mathew | Daphne Reynolds | Sri Lankan film |
| 2017 | A Gentleman | Kavya Chetwani | |
| 2017 | Judwaa 2 | Alishka Bakshi | |
| 2018 | Baaghi 2 | Herself | Special appearance in song “Ek Do Teen“[108] |
| 2018 | Race 3 | Jessica Gomes | |
| 2019 | Saaho | Herself | Simultaneously shot in Telugu; special appearance in song “Bad Boy” |
| 2019 | Drive | Tara | Netflix film |
| 2020 | Mrs. Serial Killer | Sona Mukherjee | Netflix film |
| 2021 | Radhe | Herself | Special appearance in the song “Dil De Diya” |
| 2021 | Bhoot Police | Kanika “Kanu” Kulbhushan | Disney+ Hotstar release |
| 2022 | Bachchhan Paandey | Sophie | |
| 2022 | Attack | Ayesha | |
| 2022 | Vikrant Rona | Racquel D’Coasta aka Gadang Rakkamma | Cameo appearance; Kannada film |
| 2022 | Cirkus  |
TBA | Filming |
| 2022 | Ram Setu |
TBA | Filming |
In which several films, such as CIRKUS and RAM SETU, have not yet been released.
Jacqueline Fernandez Awards and Nominations.
| 2010 | IIFA Awards | Debut of the Year – Female | Aladin | Won | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stardust Awards | Exciting New Face | Won | |||
| 2012 | Best Actress (Thriller/Action) | Murder 2 | Nominated | ||
| 2013 | IIFA Awards | Best Actress in a Supporting Role | Housefull 2 | Nominated | |
| 15th Asianet Film Awards | Most Stylish Bollywood Actress | Herself | Won | ||
| 2015 | BIG Star Entertainment Awards | BIG Star Most Entertaining Dancer | Kick | Won | |
| Stardust Awards | Style Diva | Won | |||
| Screen Awards | Best Actress (Popular Choice) | Nominated | |||
| 2016 | Ada Derana Sri Lankan of The Year | Global Entertainer | Herself | Won | |
| Stardust Awards | Best Actress | Housefull 3 | Nominated | ||
| Dishoom | |||||
| 2017 | BIG Zee Entertainment Awards | Most Entertaining Actor in a Comedy Film – Female | Housefull 3 | Nominated | |
| Most Entertaining Dancer – Male/Female | A Flying Jatt | Nominated | |||
| Most Entertaining Dancer – Male/Female | Dishoom | Nominated | |||
| Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards India | Best Movie Actor (Female) | Judwaa 2 | Nominated |
Jacqueline Fernandez Net-Worth.
The total wealth of Jacqueline Fernandez is $13 million (Rs. 101 crores). Without a question, Jacqueline Fernandez is the gorgeous actress who took home the Miss Universe title for Sri Lanka. She is also an amazing pole dancer, has a toned body, and has a charming personality.