Jacqueline Fernandez is a Bahraini-born Sri Lankan actress and model. She's the winner of the 2006 Miss Universe Sri Lanka pageant and represented her country at the 2006 world Miss Universe pageant. She graduated with a degree in Mass Communication from the University of Sydney, Australia, and worked as a television reporter in Sri Lanka.

While on a modelling assignment in India in 2009, Fernandez successfully auditioned for the fantasy drama "Aladin", which marked her acting debut. Fernandez's breakthrough role came with the psychological thriller "Murder 2" in 2011, her first commercial success. One of the most popular actresses in India, she is the recipient of several awards. Alongside her screen acting career, Fernandez has worked as a judge in the ninth season of the dance reality show "Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa" (2016–2017), is a popular celebrity endorser for various brands and products, has participated in stage shows, and is active in humanitarian work.

Jacqueline Fernandez ist eine in Bahrain geborene sri-lankische Schauspielerin und Model. Sie ist die Gewinnerin des Miss Universe Sri Lanka-Wettbewerbs 2006 und hat ihr Land bei der Weltmeisterschaft 2006 vertreten. Sie schloss ihr Studium der Massenkommunikation an der University of Sydney, Australien, mit einem Abschluss ab und arbeitete als Fernsehreporterin in Sri Lanka. Während eines Modellierungsauftrags in Indien im Jahr 2009 hat Fernandez erfolgreich für Projekte vorgesprochen.