Biography
Priyanka Chopra Jonas is an internationally acclaimed Indian actress, singer, model, and producer. She rose to fame after winning the Miss World 2000 pageant and quickly became one of Bollywood’s leading actresses. Known for her versatility, she transitioned successfully into Hollywood, starring in the American TV series Quantico and movies like Baywatch and The Matrix Resurrections. Priyanka is also a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador and a global philanthropist.
Career
2000: Won Miss World title.
2002: Film debut with Thamizhan (Tamil).
2003: Bollywood debut in The Hero: Love Story of a Spy.
2004: Breakthrough with Aitraaz (won Filmfare Award).
2008: Acclaimed role in Fashion (National Film Award for Best Actress).
2015–2018: Played lead in ABC’s TV thriller Quantico, first South Asian to headline an American TV show.
2017: Hollywood debut in Baywatch.
2021: Starred in The Matrix Resurrections.
2023–2025: Featured in Amazon Prime series Citadel and other international projects.
2002: Film debut with Thamizhan (Tamil).
2003: Bollywood debut in The Hero: Love Story of a Spy.
2004: Breakthrough with Aitraaz (won Filmfare Award).
2008: Acclaimed role in Fashion (National Film Award for Best Actress).
2015–2018: Played lead in ABC’s TV thriller Quantico, first South Asian to headline an American TV show.
2017: Hollywood debut in Baywatch.
2021: Starred in The Matrix Resurrections.
2023–2025: Featured in Amazon Prime series Citadel and other international projects.
Awards & Achievements
National Film Award for Best Actress (Fashion, 2008).
5 Filmfare Awards across different categories.
Padma Shri (2016) – India’s 4th highest civilian award.
TIME’s 100 Most Influential People (2016).
UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador for child rights.
5 Filmfare Awards across different categories.
Padma Shri (2016) – India’s 4th highest civilian award.
TIME’s 100 Most Influential People (2016).
UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador for child rights.