Jacqueline Fernandez

Actress, Model, Restaurateur

Sri Lankan Manama, Bahrain

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Quick Info

ProfessionActress, Model, Restaurateur
NationalitySri Lankan
Date of Birth11/08/1985
Age40 years
BirthplaceManama, Bahrain

Latest News about Jacqueline Fernandez

21/09/2025

Actress Jacqueline Fernandez filed a plea in the Supreme Court seeking relief in a Rs 215-crore money laundering case involving alleged conman Sukesh Chandrasekhar. The plea challenged the Delhi High Court's decision to dismiss her request to quash the Enforcement Directorate's proceedings, but the Supreme Court declined to interfere with the case, upholding the High Court's order.

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Bio/Wiki

NicknameJacky
Full NameJacqueline Genevieve Fernandez

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 7"
Weight56 kg
Eye ColorDark Brown
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolSacred Heart School, Bahrain
CollegeUniversity of Sydney, Sydney
QualificationGraduate in Mass Communication

Personal Life

ReligionChristianity
HobbiesTravelling, gymnastics, swimming, dancing
Controversies
  • Sikh Kripan controversy: In 2016, the Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee (DSGMC) protested the use of kirpan that she wore in the song 'Sau Tarah Ke' from the film Dishoom.
  • Sukesh money laundering case: After skipping three summons from the Enforcement Directorate (ED), the actress appeared before the agency on 20 October 2021 for questioning in connection with an over Rs 200 crore money laundering case filed against alleged conman Sukesh Chandrashekar.
  • In April 2022, the ED confiscasted assets worth Rs. 7.27 crore from the actress; the agency quoted that conman Sukesh had gifted her things that value Rs. 5.71 crore.
  • On 17 August 2022, she was named in a chargesheet by the Enforcement Directorate.
  • In September 2022, the Economic Offences Wing of Delhi Police again questioned her in connection with the Rs 200 crore money-laundering case linked to alleged conman Sukesh Chandrashekhar.
  • In October 2022, the ED opposed her bail plea before a Delhi court and said that she tried to flee the country.
  • On 15 November 2022, a Delhi court granted her bail in the Rs 200-crore money laundering case.
  • Defamation case: In December 2022, actress Nora Fatehi filed a defamation case against Jacqueline Fernandez, alleging that Jacqueline tried to 'destroy her career.'
  • In April 2022, the ED confiscated assets worth Rs. 7.27 crore from the actress; the agency said that conman Sukesh had gifted her things worth Rs. 5.71 crore.
  • In April 2022, the ED confiscated assets worth Rs. 7.27 crore from the actress; the agency quoted that conman Sukesh had gifted her things that value Rs. 5.71 crore.

Family

FatherElroy Fernandez (Businessman)
MotherKim
Brothers2 (Elder)
Sister1 (Elder)

Career

Debut
FilmAladin (2009)
TVJhalak Dikhhla Jaa 9 (2016, as a judge)
Breakthrough FilmMurder 2 (2011)
AwardsIIFA Award for Star Debut of the Year – Female (2010) for Aladin

Favourites

FoodFrench cuisine
ActorsShahrukh Khan and Leonardo DiCaprio
ActressAngelina Jolie
Film
HollywoodThe Bridges Of Madison, Gone with the Wind
ColourWhite
PerfumeIssey Miyake
RestaurantPali Village Cafe in Mumbai
DestinationItaly

Style Quotient

Car Collection
  • Audi
  • BMW i7
  • Hummer H2
  • Mercedes-Benz Maybach S500
  • Range Rover Vogue
  • BMW 525D
  • Jeep Compass
Money Factor
Assets/PropertiesIn July 2023, it was reported that the actress had bought an apartment in Bandra's Pali Hill.
Salary (approx.)2-3 Crore/film (INR)
Net Worth (approx.)$9 million

Social Media

Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/jacquelienefernandez/
Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/JacquelineFernandezOfficial/
Twitterhttps://twitter.com/Jacqueliene_16

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Jacqueline Fernandez does not smoke.
2. Jacqueline Fernandez drinks alcohol.
3. Her father is Sri Lankan, while her mother has mixed Canadian and Malaysian ancestry.
4. She hosted her first TV show at the age of 14.
5. Jacqueline dated a Bahraini prince and had a serious relationship that ended in 2012.
6. Although raised in Bahrain and educated in Australia, she began her modeling career upon returning to Sri Lanka.
7. She won the title of Miss Sri Lanka in 2006.
8. After coming to India for a modeling assignment, she transitioned to Bollywood successfully.
9. Jacqueline received acting training from the John School of Acting.
10. Her breakup with film director Sajid Khan, after a 3-year relationship, was reportedly due to his possessiveness.
11. An active supporter of PETA, Jacqueline turned vegetarian upon joining the organization.
12. She heads an NGO in Sri Lanka for the welfare of underprivileged individuals.
13. Jacqueline owns a restaurant called Kaema Sutra and an island in Sri Lanka.
14. In addition to English and Hindi, she is fluent in Spanish, French, and Arabic.
15. She values cleanliness and is known for it.
16. Jacqueline is lovingly called 'Bomma' by Sukesh Chandrasekhar, who wrote her a heartfelt birthday letter from Mandoli jail, Delhi.
17. Jacqueline is lovingly called 'Bomma' by Sukesh Chandrashekhar, who wrote her a heartfelt birthday letter from Mandoli jail, Delhi.
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