Ileana D'Cruz (born 1 November 1987) is an Indian-born Portuguese actress and model who predominantly appears in Telugu and Hindi language films. D'Cruz was born in Mumbai and spent most of her childhood in Goa. D'Cruz made her screen debut in 2006 with Telugu-language film Devadasu, which was a commercial success whilst earning her the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut.
Illeana D’Cruz is slowly paving her way through Bollywood. After debuting in thr south film industry, she has so far been a part of some memorable Hindi films, including Barfi, Main tera Hero and this year’s Mubarakan and Baadshaho.
Illeana was born in a Goan-Catholic family in Pune and has lived in both Pune and Goa during her growing years. She started her career at a tender age of 16 years when she got her first portfolio made and managed to gain enough attention — thanks to her poise and graceful looks!
Having starred in numerous Telugu movies since the year 2006 and emerging as a Tollywood superstar, Illeana D’Cruz began with Hindi cinema in 2012 where she got a chance to star in the critically appreciated movie, Barfi! opposite none other than Ranbir Kapoor and Priyanka Chopra. She also won the Filmfare for Best Female Debut for it. The film was screened at the Busan International Film Festival, Marrakech International Film Festival and was chosen as India’s official entry to the Oscars for the 85th Academy Awards.
Later, she starred in movies like Phata Poster Nikla Hero, Main Tera Hero, Happy Ending and Rustom with leading actors from the industry in consecutive years from 2013-16.
Ileana D’Cruz is an Indian actor and model who has mainly worked in Telugu and Hindi language films. In 2006, she made her first film appearance as Bhanu in the Telugu-language romantic action film Devadasu. Since then, Ileana D’Cruz has been cast in many other films which include Barfi!, Phata Poster Nikhla Hero, Rustom, The Big Bull, Main Tera Hero, Pokiri, Kedi, Khatarnak, Rakhi, Mubarakan, Aata, Munna, Jalsa, Kick, Happy Ending, Bhale Dongalu, Rechipo, Saleem, Raid, Huduga Hudugi, Devudu Chesina Manushulu, Shakti, Nenu Naa Rakshasi, Pagalpanti, Julayi, Amar Akbar Anthony, Nanban, and Baadshaho. For her work, she has won various accolades like the Filmfare Award, Screen Award, Zee Cine Award, Star Guild Award, Filmfare Award South, Santosham Film Award, and Times of India Film Award.
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Occupation
Model and Actor
Family
Father – Ronaldo D’Cruz
Mother – Samira D’Cruz
Siblings – Eileen D’Cruz (Sister), Rhys D’Cruz (Brother), Farrah D’Cruz (Sister)
Height
5 ft 2 in or 157.5 cm
Weight
52 kg or 115 pounds
Boyfriend / Spouse
Ileana has dated –
Andrew Kneebone (2016-2019) – In 2016, she started dating Australian photographer, Andrew Kneebone. In August 2016, they were seen holidaying in Fiji. However, the couple split up in the summer of 2019.
Sebastien Laurent Michel (2022-Present) – In early 2022, she started dating Katrina Kaif‘s brother, Sebastien Laurent Michel who is a UK-based model. This news became public knowledge in July 2022.
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