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{{Infobox person {{Infobox person
| name = Jacqueline Fernandez | name = Jacqueline Fernandez
| image = Jacqueline Fernandez at Murder 2's Success Bash August 2011.jpg|thumb | image = Jackie Fernandez 2010.jpg
| caption = Jacqueline Fernandez (2012) | caption =
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1985|6|2}}<ref name=bv/><ref name=msn/><ref name=la/> | birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1985|6|2}}<ref name=bv/><ref name=msn/><ref name=la/>
| birth_place = ], Sri Lanka | birth_place = ], Sri Lanka
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===Career beginnings (2006–10)=== ===Career beginnings (2006–10)===
In March 2006, Fernandez was crowned the ] 2006 and subsequently represented Sri Lanka at ] held in ] where she was unplaced.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pageantopolis.com/international/universe_2006.htm |title=2006 |publisher=Pageantopolis.com |date= |accessdate=2012-05-09}}</ref> From there she began receiving offers to go to India for more modelling, and she got selected for a Bollywood film.<ref name=lanka1/> She has worked as an anchorwoman on one of Sri Lanka's business programs called "Lanka Business Report". She also writes a weekly column for a national newspaper, the "Daily mirror". Jackie also has a non-profit organisation in Sri Lanka focusing on empowering the underprivileged. She has come in a VIP ad with ] <ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.cinebasti.com/celebrity/Jacqueline-Fernandez/4215/biography|title=Modelling Career of Jacque|publisher=google News |date=2008-09-19|accessdate=2010-01-20}}</ref> In March 2006, Fernandez was crowned the ] 2006 and subsequently represented Sri Lanka at ] held in ] where she was unplaced.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pageantopolis.com/international/universe_2006.htm |title=2006 |publisher=Pageantopolis.com |date= |accessdate=2012-05-09}}</ref> From there she began receiving offers to go to India for more modelling, and she got selected for a Bollywood film.<ref name=lanka1/> She has worked as an anchorwoman on one of Sri Lanka's business programs called "Lanka Business Report". She also writes a weekly column for a national newspaper, the "Daily mirror". Jackie also has a non-profit organisation in Sri Lanka focusing on empowering the underprivileged. She has come in a VIP ad with ] <ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.cinebasti.com/celebrity/Jacqueline-Fernandez/4215/biography|title=Modelling Career of Jacque|publisher=google News |date=2008-09-19|accessdate=2010-01-20}}</ref>
Fernandez made her acting debut in the 2009 Bollywood fantasy movie '']'' opposite [[Ritesh Deshm
Fernandez made her acting debut in the 2009 Bollywood fantasy movie '']'' opposite ]. She played a character inspired by the Disney Princess character of Jasmine.<ref>{{cite web|title=Jacqueline Fernandez talks about Aladin and working with her co-stars|url=http://www.gomolo.in/features/article.aspx?ArticleID=225}}</ref> 2010 saw her once again appearing alongside Ritesh Deshmukh in the romantic comedy '']''. She also made a cameo appearance in ] '']'' 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.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/celebs/Jacqueline-Fernandez-gets-candid/videoshow/12429013.cms |title=Jacqueline Fernandez gets candid - Video &#124; The Times of India |publisher=Timesofindia.indiatimes.com |date=1970-01-01 |accessdate=2012-05-08}}</ref>

===Breakthrough & success (2011–present)===
In 2011, Fernandez appeared in her third film, ]'s thriller '']'', 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 ]. 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 ], to avoid being type cast as a ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-interviews/John-can-make-a-rice-sack-look-sexy-Jacqueline/articleshow/12636801.cms |title=John can make a rice-sack look sexy: Jacqueline - Times Of India |publisher=Timesofindia.indiatimes.com |date= |accessdate=2012-05-08}}</ref> She also turned down a role in '']'', but that was due to date conflicts.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-interviews/My-bad-luck-I-couldnt-do-Krrish-3-Jacqueline/articleshow/12413473.cms |title=My bad luck I couldn't do 'Krrish 3': Jacqueline - Times Of India}}</ref> She ranked at #7 in ''Time'''s Top 50 Most Desirable Women of 2011.<ref>{{cite web|author=|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-interviews/Times-50-Most-Desirable-Women-of-2011-The-Winners/articleshow/11753716.cms |title=Times 50 Most Desirable Women of 2011 : The Winners - The Times of India |publisher=Timesofindia.indiatimes.com |date=2012-02-04 |accessdate=2012-07-09}}</ref>

In 2012 Fernandez appeared in '']'', which become a major commercial success, receiving a ''super hit'' status at the box office. Also, Fernandez received positive reviews for her performance. Fernandez is currently filming for ]'s '']'', which is expected to be released on 25 January 2013, on Republic Day and for a cameo in ]'s '']'', which is due for release in September 2012. She is also expected to film an ] for the film '']''.{{CN|date=July 2012}}

==Filmography==
{| class="wikitable"
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! Year
! Film
! Role
! Language
! Notes
|-
| 2009 || '']'' || Jasmine || ] || Debut ] film
|-
| 2010 || '']'' || Tara || Hindi ||
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| 2010 || '']'' || Dhanno || Hindi ||Special Appearance In Song "Aapka Kya Hoga (Dhanno)"
|-
| 2011 || '']'' || Priya || Hindi ||
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| 2012 || '']'' || Bobby || Hindi||
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| 2012 || '']'' || Malini || Hindi ||Cameo
|-
| 2013 || '']'' || || Hindi || Filming
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| 2013 || '']'' || || Hindi || Item Number
|-
|}

==Awards==
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! Year !! Organisation !! Award !! Film !! Result
|-
|2010
|]
|Best Female Debut<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dailymirror.lk/index.php/entertainment/movies/4173-3-idiots-triumphs-at-iifa.html |title='3 Idiots’ triumphs at IIFA &#124; Movies |publisher=Dailymirror.lk |date=2010-06-06 |accessdate=2012-07-09}}</ref>
|'']''
|{{Won}}
|-
|2010
|]
|Best Exciting New Face
|'']''
|{{Won}}
|-
|2011
|Times' Top 50 Most Desirable Women of 2011
|#7
|
|{{Won}}
|-
|2012
|]
|Best Actress (Thriller/Action)
|'']''
|{{Nominated}}
|}

==References==
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Jacqueline Fernandez
File:Jackie Fernandez 2010.jpg
Born (1985-06-02) 2 June 1985 (age 39)
Colombo, Sri Lanka
NationalitySri Lankan
Occupation(s)Model, Actress
Years active2006-Present(Model),
2009-Present(Actress)
Height5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)
RelativesFrederica Jansz (Cousin)
WebsiteJacqueline Fernandez

Jacqueline Fernandez (born 2 June 1985) is a Sri Lankan actress and 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 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.

Career

Career beginnings (2006–10)

In March 2006, Fernandez was crowned the Miss Sri Lanka Universe 2006 and subsequently represented Sri Lanka at Miss Universe 2006 held in Los Angeles where she was unplaced. From there she began receiving offers to go to India for more modelling, and she got selected for a Bollywood film. She has worked as an anchorwoman on one of Sri Lanka's business programs called "Lanka Business Report". She also writes a weekly column for a national newspaper, the "Daily mirror". Jackie also has a non-profit organisation in Sri Lanka focusing on empowering the underprivileged. She has come in a VIP ad with Shahid Kapoor Fernandez made her acting debut in the 2009 Bollywood fantasy movie Aladin opposite [[Ritesh Deshm

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