Most of the Indian actresses take pride in doing one or two international films but Freida Pinto is a bit different. This model-turned-actress started her acting career with a Hollywood movie Slumdog Millionaire that went on to win several prestigious awards like Screen Actors Guild Award among others
Most of the Indian actresses take pride in doing one or two international films but Freida Pinto is a bit different. This model-turned-actress started her acting career with a Hollywood movie Slumdog Millionaire that went on to win several prestigious awards like Screen Actors Guild Award among others. With success of the film, Freida made a name in the list of Hollywood actresses without navigating through the murky waters of Bollywood. Her transformation from a not-so-known model to one of the most sought after actresses on the world stage is nothing sort of a miracle.
Here it is relevant to know something about early life and family background of Freida, Indian face in the Hollywood. Born on October 18, 1984 in Mumbai to Frederick Pinto and Sylvia Pin, Freida wanted to be a heroine since she was five. When Sushmita Sen won the miss Universe Title in 1994, her dreams became determination. Her decision to realize her dreams got reinforced. Freida pinto attended St. Joseph School in Malad, Mumbai. Later she went to St. Xavier's College, Mumbai to obtain a degree in Bachelor of Arts (BA) with a major in English Literature. Later she joined a modeling academy and did modeling for some years. Her mother is a school principal while her father is a senior branch manager in a bank. Her sister is an associate producer at a TV channel.
Before getting her big break and ticket to Hollywood she was working on a travel show and doing some advertising campaigns.
This talented actress is presently busy doing some international projects.
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Designer Sanchita's risk with Freida's Cannes look (With Image)
- 17 May 2013
Freida Pinto at the 66th Cannes International Film Festival. The hard work, she... of "Jeune & Jolie" Thursday."Both Freida and I took a huge risk with this unconventional outfit for her red carpet appearance. Freida wears clothes from my
Kashish film fest back with fourth edition (With Image)
- 15 May 2013
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'NH10' shoot pushed back: Rajkumar Yadav
- 11 May 2013
will be seen sharing the screen space with internationally acclaimed actress Freida Pinto, who makes her Bollywood debut with the film.Frieda plays a female detective... (Freida'S) husband or lover, you will come to know after you watch the film," he
Sania Mirza to endure wrist surgery - 11 Apr 2008
and physiotherapist Renuko Pinto, a statement read issued by his father Imran Mirza
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