- India,
- 28-Jul-2025 10:00 AM IST
Jacqueline Fernandez: Jacqueline Fernandez is a Bollywood actress who has made her mark in the industry with her hard work and talent. Known for her brilliant acting and charming personality, Jacqueline not only left her mark in films but has also been in the headlines due to her personal life and controversies. But do you know what Jacqueline's life was like before entering Bollywood? Let's take a look at her unique journey.Sri Lankan origin and birth in BahrainJacqueline Fernandez was born on 11 August 1985 in Manama, Bahrain. However, her origin is from Sri Lanka. Her father, Elroy Fernandes, was a musician in Sri Lanka, while her mother, Kim Fernandes, worked as an air hostess. Jacqueline had no direct connection with India, but after coming to Bollywood, India became a second home for her. In the year 2006, Jacqueline first introduced her talent by winning the title of Miss Sri Lanka.Career started with journalismBefore coming to Bollywood, Jacqueline started her career in the field of journalism. She completed her studies in Mass Communication from Sydney University and entered the world of journalism at an early age. Jacqueline worked as a TV reporter and show host. Her hard work and dedication soon got her recognition in this field. But, Jacqueline's journey did not stop here.Modeling opened the way to BollywoodDuring journalism, Jacqueline started getting many modeling offers. Her beauty and confidence soon made her popular in the modeling world. These modeling opportunities opened the doors of Bollywood for her. After coming to India, Jacqueline decided to step into the world of acting and her first Bollywood film Aladdin was released in the year 2009. This film gave her recognition among the audience.Great career in BollywoodJacqueline has worked in many hit films in her 16-year acting career. Some of her notable films are:
- Murder 2 (2011)
- Housefull 2 (2012)
- Kick (2014)
- Housefull 3 (2016)
- Judwaa 2 (2017)
- Race 3 (2018)
- Dishoom (2016)
