Explore popular quotes and sayings by a Sri Lankan actress Jacqueline Fernandez.
Last updated on December 25, 2024.
Jacqueline Fernandez is a Sri Lankan actress and model. She has worked in Indian films, predominantly in Hindi, besides appearing in reality shows and music videos. Debuting with Aladin in 2009 she has since then established a career in the Hindi film industry. Fernandez was born and raised in Bahrain to a multiracial Eurasian family of Sri Lankan, Canadian, and Malaysian descent. After graduating in mass communication from the University of Sydney and working as a television reporter in Sri Lanka, she joined the modeling industry. She was crowned Miss Universe Sri Lanka in 2006, and represented her country at Miss Universe 2006.
Bollywood being Bollywood, you hear promises all the time.
As a girl, I love the joy, luxury, and effortlessness of experiencing a pedicure on the go.
Marriage does figure in my life, as I do want to have children. But I could also consider having children without getting married. The primary thing is having a good father, a partner who could be there with me through that journey.
It is important to choose your director and co-stars well.
Actresses cannot have any inhibitions while portraying bold characters. It is something that we learn on the first page of the book on acting.
Don't be afraid to admit what your dreams are.
I love how our industry always stands united.
Beautiful feet are coveted by all women, everywhere of all ages, especially when they want to look their best and show off those strappy heels.
You can literally see the radiance and suppleness being restored and dull skin coming back to life as all of those incredible nutrients go to work, that is why I just love The Oils of Life range from The Body Shop. I also love indulging in home spa treatments.
Oils have the most wonderful effect on the complexion due to their high affinity with the skin.
When I look at offers, I think about the entire package and how it is going to work in my favour or how it's going to project me.
I am passionate about spreading awareness about Sri Lankan food.
When I entered Bollywood, I didn't have any advantage over anyone. I didn't know how to act, I was not from the industry, I didn't know the language, and I didn't know how to dance. So, whatever films I was getting, I was just taking them up.
This will sound really funny, but I'm so used to shooting in Hindi that shooting in English took a while to get used to.
When buying beauty products, I always check the ingredients. The product should be sourced from natural ingredients. It should have not been tested on animals, as I am against animal testing, and it should be soft on the skin.
I believe in clean skin and using a good cleanser, toner, and moisturiser.
It took me so much time to build my confidence and say that I can take on more.
I would recommend all girls to please oil their hair at least once a week.
In 'Brothers,' I am going into a zone that is something that I have not done. It's a very simple and desi character. It's also a character that I think a lot of people would not have expected me to do.
I wouldn't say it's effortless for me to be glamorous.
During 'Race 2,' I had to lean down completely because there was a lot of action scenes in it.
What motivates me is that the best is yet to come.
I never hide anything.
I believe in love but just have not found anyone.
My brothers live in Australia and don't really know about Bollywood.
English is my first language, but when I started shooting for 'Definition of Fear,' I actually had trouble with my lines! It was so weird, because I never have trouble with my lines in Hindi!
Comedy is one of the toughest genres. It is so essential to get the timing right, failing which the humour can fall flat.
I am very particular about cleansing.
Take care of yourself by eating right, sleeping right, and exercising regularly! These are the only rules I swear by. If you follow this religiously and use the right products, your skin and hair will thank you.
I think, as an actress, it is amazing to shock your audiences.
The Bhatts are an amazing family and a production house to work with, and I guess anyone will back me up for this.
Moving to India was challenging being a foreigner. I don't have any family here. I didn't have anyone to guide me. But I never felt for a second that I am not welcome here.
A dancing movie with Remo is something I would love to take up.
Before I was cast for 'Brothers,' we all knew that Karan Johar was looking for an actress for to play a mother's role. I never thought that he would think of casting me.
Industry has been very good to me. I am glad that destiny brought me here.
We are trying to push the envelope with a lot of characters in 'Brothers.' We are going out of the way and being honest to our roles.
When it's the same team that's created magic at the box office in the past, you know you are in safe hands.
I think it's really important for actors to add some shock value to whatever they do. I think the audience gets bored very easily, and it's really important to keep experimenting.
I have a restaurant in Sri Lanka, and I feel keen to open up something here in Mumbai and bring Sri Lankan food here in India. I feel we have so much in common, but we have a different cuisine, and I am sure people will enjoy here.
I feel there's always time for relationship.
I am a director's actress in general - I depend a lot on them.
I enjoy doing comedy.
In terms of my looks in 'Brothers,' it's definitely not a glamourised look. It is very realistic.
The first time I joined the gym was during the Miss Sri Lanka pageant in 2006. Then, I went for the Miss Universe contest where I was exposed to girls who were very fit for their age. They could have joined the Olympics. They were doing crazy exercises.
I am overwhelmed with the love I have been receiving.
Every time I watch someone's dedication, I get inspired.
I usually play the role of a glamourous girl or a Miss Goody-two-shoes.
So far, I'm known for doing more commercial and glamorous roles. But I don't mind doing a short film.
I know, whoever visits my restaurant, they have loved the food.
When it comes to my skin, I experiment with a lot of home remedies.
When I first came to India from Sri Lanka, people were surprised to see my toned arms. I had come right after the Miss Universe pageant.
I am single and enjoying it. My work is keeping me busy.
The reason I prefer working with established actors and stars is because they are more popular, and the film reaches out to more people and do well in terms of numbers, too.
'Flying Jatt' is a different and interesting script.
Neither am I on an extreme diet nor am I on an extreme workout.
It's a great feeling when your work is appreciated.
I have two brothers and a sister. I am the youngest in the family and was a bit of a tom boy.
I'm very used to being in India now and to working with actors and directors I'm comfortable with because I know them already.
We all portray a lot of characters, and once we get into a shot, we have to come out of our skin and be a completely different person.
If you are insecure, then you can't be friends with anyone.