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'''Diana Penty''' (born 2 November 1985) is an Indian [[Model (profession)|model]] and [[actress]] who appears in [[Bollywood]] films. She made her acting debut in [[Homi Adajania]]'s commercially successful [[romantic comedy]] ''[[Cocktail (2012 film)|Cocktail]]'' opposite [[Saif Ali Khan]] and [[Deepika Padukone]], and gained appreciation for her performance.<ref>{{cite web|title=Diana Penty sets her eyes on southern films after Cocktail success|date=23 July 2012|url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/diana-penty-southern-films-cocktail-biriyani-venkat-prabhu/1/209707.html|accessdate=17 December 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title="I won’t wear a bikini or get intimate on screen" - Diana Penty|date=20 March 2013|url=http://www.filmfare.com/interviews/i-wont-wear-a-bikini-or-get-intimate-on-screen-diana-penty-2648.html|accessdate=25 March 2013}}</ref>
'''Diana Penty''' (born 2 November 1985) is an Indian [[Model (profession)|model]] and [[actress]] who appears in [[Bollywood]] films. She made her acting debut in [[Homi Adajania]]'s commercially successful [[romantic comedy]] ''[[Cocktail (2012 film)|Cocktail]]'' opposite [[Saif Ali Khan]] and [[Deepika Padukone]], and gained appreciation for her performance.<ref>{{cite news|title=Diana Penty sets her eyes on southern films after Cocktail success|date=23 July 2012|url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/diana-penty-southern-films-cocktail-biriyani-venkat-prabhu/1/209707.html|newspaper=[[India Today]]|accessdate=17 December 2012|date=23 July 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title="I won’t wear a bikini or get intimate on screen" - Diana Penty|date=20 March 2013|url=http://www.filmfare.com/interviews/i-wont-wear-a-bikini-or-get-intimate-on-screen-diana-penty-2648.html|work=[[Filmfare]]|accessdate=25 March 2013|date=20 March 2013}}</ref>


==Personal life==
==Personal life==
Penty was born on 2 November 1985 in [[Mumbai]] to a [[Parsi]] father and a [[Christian]] mother.<ref>{{cite web|title=Diana Penty|url=http://www.fashionmodeldirectory.com/models/Diana_Penty/|publisher=[[Fashion Model Directory]]|accessdate=2 October 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Agrawal|first=Rati|title=Bollywood Celebs with Inter-Faith Parents|url=http://idiva.com/photogallery-entertainment/bollywood-celebs-with-inter-faith-parents/21101/7|publisher=iDiva|date=27 April 2013|accessdate=4 February 2014}}</ref> She attended [[St. Agnes High School, Mumbai|St. Agnes High School]] in [[Mumbai]], and graduated with a Bachelors in Mass Media degree from [[St. Xavier's College, Mumbai|St. Xavier's College]].<ref>{{cite news|last=Jajoo|first=Amar A.|title=Bollywood actors who have good academic background|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-02-08/news-interviews/36992540_1_omi-vaidya-actors-new-york-film|accessdate=30 September 2013|newspaper=The Times of India|date=8 February 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last=Ajmera|first=Ankit|title=Diana Penty has a huge appetite for desserts|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-08-26/fitness/32941456_1_diana-penty-gym-fitness|accessdate=11 July 2013|newspaper=The Times of India|date=29 August 2012}}</ref>
Penty was born on 2 November 1985 in [[Mumbai]] to a [[Parsi]] father and a [[Christian]] mother.<ref>{{cite web|title=Diana Penty|url=http://www.fashionmodeldirectory.com/models/Diana_Penty/|publisher=[[Fashion Model Directory]]|accessdate=2 October 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Agrawal|first=Rati|title=Bollywood Celebs with Inter-Faith Parents|url=http://idiva.com/photogallery-entertainment/bollywood-celebs-with-inter-faith-parents/21101/7|publisher=iDiva|date=27 April 2013|accessdate=4 February 2014}}</ref> She attended [[St. Agnes High School, Mumbai|St. Agnes High School]] in [[Mumbai]], and graduated with a Bachelors in Mass Media degree from [[St. Xavier's College, Mumbai|St. Xavier's College]].<ref>{{cite news|last=Jajoo|first=Amar A.|title=Bollywood actors who have good academic background|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-02-08/news-interviews/36992540_1_omi-vaidya-actors-new-york-film|accessdate=30 September 2013|newspaper=[[The Times of India]]|date=8 February 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last=Ajmera|first=Ankit|title=Diana Penty has a huge appetite for desserts|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-08-26/fitness/32941456_1_diana-penty-gym-fitness|accessdate=11 July 2013|newspaper=The Times of India|date=29 August 2012}}</ref>


==Career==
==Career==
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According to Penty, her career in modelling happened by chance, when she sent her modelling photos to [[Elite Model Management|Elite Models India]], who liked her work and suggested she take on assignments. At this stage, she was in college, and was reluctant to take on a career in modelling, so Penty decided to work part-time as a fashion model.<ref name="verve">{{cite news|last=Sharma|first=Viseshika|title=Flaming Blush|url=http://www.verveonline.com/116/fashion/flaming.shtml|accessdate=30 September 2013|newspaper=[[Verve (magazine){{!}}Verve]]|date=January 2013}}</ref>
According to Penty, her career in modelling happened by chance, when she sent her modelling photos to [[Elite Model Management|Elite Models India]], who liked her work and suggested she take on assignments. At this stage, she was in college, and was reluctant to take on a career in modelling, so Penty decided to work part-time as a fashion model.<ref name="verve">{{cite news|last=Sharma|first=Viseshika|title=Flaming Blush|url=http://www.verveonline.com/116/fashion/flaming.shtml|accessdate=30 September 2013|newspaper=[[Verve (magazine){{!}}Verve]]|date=January 2013}}</ref>


In 2005, she officially started to work under Elite Models India, and made her [[Runway (fashion)|runway]] debut at the Indo-Italian Festival for [[Italy|Italian]] designers [[Nicola Trussardi]] and [[Gianfranco Ferré]].<ref name="faces">{{cite web|last=Hari|first=Veena|title=These faces have made their mark|date=21 September 2006|url=http://www.rediff.com/getahead/2006/sep/21wlmodels.htm|publisher=Rediff.com|accessdate=30 September 2013}}</ref> Thereafter, Penty walked the ramp for many of India's top designers, like [[Wendell Rodricks]], [[Rohit Bal]] and Rina Dhaka.<ref name="april2007">{{cite web|url=http://www.elitemodelsindia.com/newsletter/featuring_april_2007.htm|title=Elite: Diana Penty (April 2007 Newsletter)|publisher=[[Elite Model Management{{!}}Elite Models India]]|accessdate=13 October 2013|date=1 May 2007|archiveurl=http://archive.is/b3QBM|archivedate=4 February 2014}}</ref> By 2007, she had established a successful modelling career after appearing in print campaigns for some of India's most prominent brands, including [[Tribhovandas Bhimji Zaveri]], [[Parachute (brand)|Parachute]] and [[Trent (Westside)|Westside]]; as well as featuring on the covers of India's popular fashion magazines.<ref name="april2007"/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.elitemodelsindia.com/newsletter/featuring_july_2008.htm|title=Elite: Diana Penty (July 2008 Newsletter)|publisher=Elite Models India|accessdate=13 October 2013|date=1 August 2008|archiveurl=http://archive.is/2DyjP|archivedate=4 February 2014}}</ref>
In 2005, she officially started to work under Elite Models India, and made her [[Runway (fashion)|runway]] debut at the Indo-Italian Festival for [[Italy|Italian]] designers [[Nicola Trussardi]] and [[Gianfranco Ferré]].<ref name="faces">{{cite web|last=Hari|first=Veena|title=These faces have made their mark|date=21 September 2006|url=http://www.rediff.com/getahead/2006/sep/21wlmodels.htm|publisher=[[Rediff.com]]|accessdate=30 September 2013}}</ref> Thereafter, Penty walked the ramp for many of India's top designers, like [[Wendell Rodricks]], [[Rohit Bal]] and Rina Dhaka.<ref name="april2007">{{cite web|url=http://www.elitemodelsindia.com/newsletter/featuring_april_2007.htm|title=Elite: Diana Penty (April 2007 Newsletter)|publisher=[[Elite Model Management{{!}}Elite Models India]]|accessdate=13 October 2013|date=1 May 2007|archiveurl=http://archive.is/b3QBM|archivedate=4 February 2014}}</ref> By 2007, she had established a successful modelling career after appearing in print campaigns for some of India's most prominent brands, including [[Tribhovandas Bhimji Zaveri]], [[Parachute (brand)|Parachute]] and [[Trent (Westside)|Westside]]; as well as featuring on the covers of India's popular fashion magazines.<ref name="april2007"/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.elitemodelsindia.com/newsletter/featuring_july_2008.htm|title=Elite: Diana Penty (July 2008 Newsletter)|publisher=Elite Models India|accessdate=13 October 2013|date=1 August 2008|archiveurl=http://archive.is/2DyjP|archivedate=4 February 2014}}</ref>


The following year, she hit the international circuit when she began to endorse globally renowned brands like [[Maybelline]], [[Garnier]] and [[Forever 21]];<ref name="sizzler">{{cite news|last=Singh|first=Prashant|title=Indian sizzler for New York fashion runway|url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/Indian+sizzler+for+New+York+fashion+runway/1/47109.html|accessdate=30 September 2013|newspaper=[[India Today]]|date=18 June 2009}}</ref> [[Chief executive officer|CEO]] of Elite Models India Sushma Puri commented, "Diana has a face that is very versatile and appeals to both Indian and international markets and she is also young, beautiful and confident. This makes her the ideal choice for any international brand."<ref>{{cite news|title=Indian model Diana Penty is new brand ambassador of Maybelline|url=http://www.thaindian.com/newsportal/entertainment/indian-model-diana-penty-is-new-brand-ambassador-of-maybelline_100125997.html|accessdate=30 September 2013|newspaper=[[BNO News{{!}}Thaindian News]]|date=12 December 2008}}</ref> At this point, Penty started to receive film offers, though believed herself to be too inexperienced, and rejected them to focus on her modelling career.<ref>{{cite news|title=Diana replaces Deepika as a brand ambassador!|url=http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/diana-replaces-deepika-as-a-brand-ambassador-/401417/0|accessdate=30 September 2013|newspaper=[[The Indian Express]]|date=22 December 2008}}</ref> From 2008 to 2010, Penty established herself internationally after modelling for fashion weeks in [[Paris Fashion Week|Paris]] and [[New York Fashion Week|New York]].<ref>{{cite news|last=Singh|first=Prashant|title=Diana Penty quits ramp for Bollywood|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Bollywood/Diana-Penty-quits-ramp-for-Bollywood/Article1-885571.aspx|accessdate=30 September 2013|newspaper=Hindustan Times|date=9 July 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last=Prabhu|first=Vidya|title=Models in India are very impatient, says Diana Penty|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-models-in-india-are-very-impatient-says-diana-penty-1284321|accessdate=30 September 2013|newspaper=Daily News and Analysis|date=21 August 2009}}</ref>
The following year, she hit the international circuit when she began to endorse globally renowned brands like [[Maybelline]], [[Garnier]] and [[Forever 21]];<ref name="sizzler">{{cite news|last=Singh|first=Prashant|title=Indian sizzler for New York fashion runway|url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/Indian+sizzler+for+New+York+fashion+runway/1/47109.html|accessdate=30 September 2013|newspaper=India Today|date=18 June 2009}}</ref> [[Chief executive officer|CEO]] of Elite Models India Sushma Puri commented, "Diana has a face that is very versatile and appeals to both Indian and international markets and she is also young, beautiful and confident. This makes her the ideal choice for any international brand."<ref>{{cite news|title=Indian model Diana Penty is new brand ambassador of Maybelline|url=http://www.thaindian.com/newsportal/entertainment/indian-model-diana-penty-is-new-brand-ambassador-of-maybelline_100125997.html|accessdate=30 September 2013|newspaper=[[BNO News{{!}}Thaindian News]]|date=12 December 2008}}</ref> At this point, Penty started to receive film offers, though believed herself to be too inexperienced, and rejected them to focus on her modelling career.<ref>{{cite news|title=Diana replaces Deepika as a brand ambassador!|url=http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/diana-replaces-deepika-as-a-brand-ambassador-/401417/0|accessdate=30 September 2013|newspaper=[[The Indian Express]]|date=22 December 2008}}</ref> From 2008 to 2010, Penty established herself internationally after modelling for fashion weeks in [[Paris Fashion Week|Paris]] and [[New York Fashion Week|New York]].<ref>{{cite news|last=Singh|first=Prashant|title=Diana Penty quits ramp for Bollywood|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Bollywood/Diana-Penty-quits-ramp-for-Bollywood/Article1-885571.aspx|accessdate=30 September 2013|newspaper=[[Hindustan Times]]|date=9 July 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last=Prabhu|first=Vidya|title=Models in India are very impatient, says Diana Penty|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-models-in-india-are-very-impatient-says-diana-penty-1284321|accessdate=30 September 2013|newspaper=[[Daily News and Analysis]]|date=21 August 2009}}</ref>


[[File:Diana Penty at 'Vogue Beauty Awards 2012'.jpg|thumb|right|upright=0.7|Penty at the Vogue Beauty Awards, where she won an award for her debut performance in ''Cocktail'' (2012)]]
[[File:Diana Penty at 'Vogue Beauty Awards 2012'.jpg|thumb|right|upright=0.7|Penty at the Vogue Beauty Awards, where she won an award for her debut performance in ''Cocktail'' (2012)]]


===Debut and film breakthrough (2012-present)===
===Debut and film breakthrough (2012-present)===
Penty was originally slated to make her [[Bollywood]] debut in 2011 with [[Imtiaz Ali (director)|Imtiaz Ali]]'s ''[[Rockstar (2011 film)|Rockstar]]'' opposite [[Ranbir Kapoor]], although she rejected the film due to her modelling commitments at the time and was subsequently replaced by [[Nargis Fakhri]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Saini|first=Minakshi|title=Rockstar was offered to me first: Diana Penty|date=21 July 2012|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Bollywood/Rockstar-was-offered-to-me-first-Diana-Penty/Article1-893160.aspx|accessdate=3 December 2012}}</ref> She was later signed on to [[Homi Adajania]]'s ''[[Cocktail (2012 film)|Cocktail]]'' instead; at Ali's suggestion.<ref>{{cite web|title=Ranbir's girl goes to Saif|date=6 April 2011|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/hindi/article/65595.html|accessdate=26 May 2012}}</ref> Cast alongside [[Saif Ali Khan]] and [[Deepika Padukone]], the film received mixed to positive reviews. Penty's portrayal of Meera, a simple Indian girl with traditional values was well received by critics. [[Taran Adarsh]] of [[Bollywood Hungama]] notes that "Diana, who makes her acting debut, gets to portray a rather difficult character for her debut film. There's a very disarming kind of innocence that she brings to the role and she impresses a great deal."<ref>{{cite web|last=Adarsh|first=Taran|title=Cocktail (2012) Review|date=13 July 2012|url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/criticreview/id/547301|publisher=Bollywood Hungama|accessdate=29 June 2013}}</ref> Raja Sen agrees, mentioning that she is "refreshingly natural".<ref>{{cite web|last=Sen|first=Raja|title=Review: Cocktail is let down by its inane plot|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/review/review-cocktail-is-let-down-by-its-plot/20120713.htm|publisher=Rediff.com|accessdate=4 February 2014|date=13 July 2012}}</ref> Anupama Chopra adds that "Diana is saddled with the most colourless character but [...] infuses her role with a quiet poise and holds her own."<ref>{{cite news|last=Chopra|first=Anupama|title=Anupama Chopra's review: Cocktail|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Reviews/Anupama-Chopra-s-review-Cocktail/Article1-888616.aspx|accessdate=29 June 2013|newspaper=Hindustan Times|date=13 July 2012}}</ref> Noted writer [[Shobhaa De]] also writes positively, saying that "Diana Penty's debut rates amongst the best in recent times. Not only is the girl absolutely lovely but she can act! Nobody expects actual acting prowess from our lissome models - well, here's one with a terrific future."<ref>{{cite web|last=De|first=Shobhaa|title=Cocktail ya Mocktail....|date=21 July 2012|url=http://shobhaade.blogspot.com.au/2012/07/cocktail-ya-mocktail.html|accessdate=29 June 2013}}</ref> Further, her performance earned her nominations for best debut and best supporting actress at numerous Indian award ceremonies. The film also emerged as a box office hit.<ref>{{cite web|title=Box Office Earnings 10/08/12 - 16/08/12|url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/cpages.php?pageName=earnings|publisher=Box Office India|accessdate=9 September 2013|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20120825191030/http://www.boxofficeindia.com/cpages.php?pageName=earnings|archivedate=26 January 2014}}</ref>
Penty was originally slated to make her [[Bollywood]] debut in 2011 with [[Imtiaz Ali (director)|Imtiaz Ali]]'s ''[[Rockstar (2011 film)|Rockstar]]'' opposite [[Ranbir Kapoor]], although she rejected the film due to her modelling commitments at the time and was subsequently replaced by [[Nargis Fakhri]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Saini|first=Minakshi|title=Rockstar was offered to me first: Diana Penty|date=21 July 2012|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Bollywood/Rockstar-was-offered-to-me-first-Diana-Penty/Article1-893160.aspx|newspaper=Hindustan Times|accessdate=3 December 2012}}</ref> She was later signed on to [[Homi Adajania]]'s ''[[Cocktail (2012 film)|Cocktail]]'' instead; at Ali's suggestion.<ref>{{cite web|title=Ranbir's girl goes to Saif|date=6 April 2011|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/hindi/article/65595.html|accessdate=26 May 2012}}</ref> Cast alongside [[Saif Ali Khan]] and [[Deepika Padukone]], the film received mixed to positive reviews. Penty's portrayal of Meera, a simple Indian girl with traditional values was well received by critics. [[Taran Adarsh]] of [[Bollywood Hungama]] notes that "Diana, who makes her acting debut, gets to portray a rather difficult character for her debut film. There's a very disarming kind of innocence that she brings to the role and she impresses a great deal."<ref>{{cite web|last=Adarsh|first=Taran|title=Cocktail (2012) Review|date=13 July 2012|url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/criticreview/id/547301|publisher=[[Bollywood Hungama]]|accessdate=29 June 2013}}</ref> Raja Sen agrees, mentioning that she is "refreshingly natural".<ref>{{cite web|last=Sen|first=Raja|title=Review: Cocktail is let down by its inane plot|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/review/review-cocktail-is-let-down-by-its-plot/20120713.htm|publisher=Rediff.com|accessdate=4 February 2014|date=13 July 2012}}</ref> Anupama Chopra adds that "Diana is saddled with the most colourless character but [...] infuses her role with a quiet poise and holds her own."<ref>{{cite news|last=Chopra|first=Anupama|title=Anupama Chopra's review: Cocktail|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Reviews/Anupama-Chopra-s-review-Cocktail/Article1-888616.aspx|accessdate=29 June 2013|newspaper=Hindustan Times|date=13 July 2012}}</ref> Noted writer [[Shobhaa De]] also writes positively, saying that "Diana Penty's debut rates amongst the best in recent times. Not only is the girl absolutely lovely but she can act! Nobody expects actual acting prowess from our lissome models - well, here's one with a terrific future."<ref>{{cite web|last=De|first=Shobhaa|title=Cocktail ya Mocktail....|date=21 July 2012|url=http://shobhaade.blogspot.com.au/2012/07/cocktail-ya-mocktail.html|accessdate=29 June 2013}}</ref> Further, her performance earned her nominations for best debut and best supporting actress at numerous Indian award ceremonies. The film also emerged as a box office hit.<ref>{{cite web|title=Box Office Earnings 10/08/12 - 16/08/12|url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/cpages.php?pageName=earnings|publisher[[=Box Office India]]|accessdate=9 September 2013|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20120825191030/http://www.boxofficeindia.com/cpages.php?pageName=earnings|archivedate=26 January 2014}}</ref>


==In the media==
==In the media==
In addition to modelling and acting, Penty is currently the Indian brand ambassador of [[TRESemmé]]<ref>{{cite web|title=My Personal Style Is Casual And Simple: Diana Penty|date=18 April 2013|url=http://businessofcinema.com/news/my-personal-style-is-casual-and-simple-diana-penty/72853|accessdate=20 April 2013}}</ref> and [[Nokia]], in particular the [[Nokia Lumia 510|Lumia 510 phone]].<ref>{{cite news|last=Sharma|first=Suruchi|title=Diana Penty’s phone is her all-time companion|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-10-25/news-interviews/34708543_1_windows-phone-diana-penty-apps|accessdate=21 April 2013|newspaper=The Times of India|date=25 October 2013}}</ref>
In addition to modelling and acting, Penty is currently the Indian brand ambassador of [[TRESemmé]]<ref>{{cite web|title=My Personal Style Is Casual And Simple: Diana Penty|date=18 April 2013|url=http://businessofcinema.com/news/my-personal-style-is-casual-and-simple-diana-penty/72853|publisher=Businessofcinema.com|accessdate=20 April 2013}}</ref> and [[Nokia]], in particular the [[Nokia Lumia 510|Lumia 510 phone]].<ref>{{cite news|last=Sharma|first=Suruchi|title=Diana Penty’s phone is her all-time companion|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-10-25/news-interviews/34708543_1_windows-phone-diana-penty-apps|accessdate=21 April 2013|newspaper=The Times of India|date=25 October 2013}}</ref>


Penty has also featured on several magazine covers, such as the July 2012 issue of ''[[Vogue India|Vogue]]'',<ref>{{cite web|title=Vogue July 2012 Cover: Diana Penty|url=http://www.vogue.in/content/diana-penty|accessdate=16 February 2013}}</ref> the October 2012 issue of ''[[Elle (India)|Elle]]'',<ref>{{cite web|title=Diana Penty on Elle India – October 2012|url=http://www.indicine.com/movies/bollywood/diana-penty-on-elle-india-october-2012/|publisher=Indicine|accessdate=8 August 2013}}</ref> the January 2013 issue of ''[[Verve (magazine)|Verve]]'',<ref>{{cite web|title=Diana on Verve|url=http://bollywoodfashionpolice.wordpress.com/tag/verve-january-2013/|accessdate=16 February 2013}}</ref> the January/February 2013 issue of ''[[Women's Health (magazine)|Women's Health India]]'',<ref>{{cite web|title=Diana Penty unveils Women's Health magazine's double issue|url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/more/photos/view/stills/parties-and-events/id/1705198|publisher=Bollywood Hungama|accessdate=20 April 2013}}</ref> the February 2013 issue of ''[[Grazia (India)|Grazia]]'',<ref>{{cite web|title=Beauty Secrets of our cover girl Diana Penty|url=http://www.grazia.co.in/beauty-health2/beauty-secrets-of-our-cover-girl-diana-penty|accessdate=16 February 2013}}</ref> the May 2013 issue of ''[[Femina (India)|Femina]]'',<ref>{{cite web|last=Kumar|first=Anjali|title=Diana Penty in Stella McCartney on cover of Femina May 2013 issue|url=http://www.stylemeindia.com/fashion/diana-penty-in-stella-mccartney-on-cover-of-femina-may-2013-issue-67557|accessdate=20 April 2013}}</ref> among others.
Penty has also featured on several magazine covers, such as the July 2012 issue of ''[[Vogue India|Vogue]]'',<ref>{{cite web|title=Vogue July 2012 Cover: Diana Penty|url=http://www.vogue.in/content/diana-penty|publisher=[[Vogue India|Vogue]]|accessdate=16 February 2013}}</ref> the October 2012 issue of ''[[Elle (India)|Elle]]'',<ref>{{cite web|title=Diana Penty on Elle India – October 2012|url=http://www.indicine.com/movies/bollywood/diana-penty-on-elle-india-october-2012/|publisher=Indicine|accessdate=8 August 2013}}</ref> the January 2013 issue of ''[[Verve (magazine)|Verve]]'',<ref>{{cite web|title=Diana on Verve|url=http://bollywoodfashionpolice.wordpress.com/tag/verve-january-2013/|accessdate=16 February 2013}}</ref> the January/February 2013 issue of ''[[Women's Health (magazine)|Women's Health India]]'',<ref>{{cite web|title=Diana Penty unveils Women's Health magazine's double issue|url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/more/photos/view/stills/parties-and-events/id/1705198|publisher=Bollywood Hungama|accessdate=20 April 2013}}</ref> the February 2013 issue of ''[[Grazia (India)|Grazia]]'',<ref>{{cite web|title=Beauty Secrets of our cover girl Diana Penty|url=http://www.grazia.co.in/beauty-health2/beauty-secrets-of-our-cover-girl-diana-penty|publisher=[[Grazia (India)|Grazia]]|accessdate=16 February 2013}}</ref> the May 2013 issue of ''[[Femina (India)|Femina]]'',<ref>{{cite web|last=Kumar|first=Anjali|title=Diana Penty in Stella McCartney on cover of Femina May 2013 issue|url=http://www.stylemeindia.com/fashion/diana-penty-in-stella-mccartney-on-cover-of-femina-may-2013-issue-67557|accessdate=20 April 2013}}</ref> among others.


==Filmography==
==Filmography==
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| rowspan="2"|[[Bollywood Hungama|Bollywood Hungama Surfers' Choice Movie Awards]] || Best Actress in a Supporting Role || {{nom}}<ref name="BH">{{cite web|title=Bollywood Hungama Surfer’s Choice Movie Awards 2012|url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movieawards2012/|accessdate=31 January 2014|publisher=Bollywood Hungama|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20130120110654/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movieawards2012/|archivedate=20 January 2013}}</ref>
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Diana Penty
Diana Penty smiling at the camera
Diana Penty promoting Cocktail at Reliance Digital Store, July 2012
Born (1985-11-02) 2 November 1985 (age 38)
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
NationalityIndian
Occupation(s)Model, actress
Years active2005–present
Height1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)

Diana Penty (born 2 November 1985) is an Indian model and actress who appears in Bollywood films. She made her acting debut in Homi Adajania's commercially successful romantic comedy Cocktail opposite Saif Ali Khan and Deepika Padukone, and gained appreciation for her performance.[1][2]

Personal life

Penty was born on 2 November 1985 in Mumbai to a Parsi father and a Christian mother.[3][4] She attended St. Agnes High School in Mumbai, and graduated with a Bachelors in Mass Media degree from St. Xavier's College.[5][6]

Career

Penty walking the ramp for the Mijwan fashion show, 2012

Modelling career (2005-11)

According to Penty, her career in modelling happened by chance, when she sent her modelling photos to Elite Models India, who liked her work and suggested she take on assignments. At this stage, she was in college, and was reluctant to take on a career in modelling, so Penty decided to work part-time as a fashion model.[7]

In 2005, she officially started to work under Elite Models India, and made her runway debut at the Indo-Italian Festival for Italian designers Nicola Trussardi and Gianfranco Ferré.[8] Thereafter, Penty walked the ramp for many of India's top designers, like Wendell Rodricks, Rohit Bal and Rina Dhaka.[9] By 2007, she had established a successful modelling career after appearing in print campaigns for some of India's most prominent brands, including Tribhovandas Bhimji Zaveri, Parachute and Westside; as well as featuring on the covers of India's popular fashion magazines.[9][10]

The following year, she hit the international circuit when she began to endorse globally renowned brands like Maybelline, Garnier and Forever 21;[11] CEO of Elite Models India Sushma Puri commented, "Diana has a face that is very versatile and appeals to both Indian and international markets and she is also young, beautiful and confident. This makes her the ideal choice for any international brand."[12] At this point, Penty started to receive film offers, though believed herself to be too inexperienced, and rejected them to focus on her modelling career.[13] From 2008 to 2010, Penty established herself internationally after modelling for fashion weeks in Paris and New York.[14][15]

Penty at the Vogue Beauty Awards, where she won an award for her debut performance in Cocktail (2012)

Debut and film breakthrough (2012-present)

Penty was originally slated to make her Bollywood debut in 2011 with Imtiaz Ali's Rockstar opposite Ranbir Kapoor, although she rejected the film due to her modelling commitments at the time and was subsequently replaced by Nargis Fakhri.[16] She was later signed on to Homi Adajania's Cocktail instead; at Ali's suggestion.[17] Cast alongside Saif Ali Khan and Deepika Padukone, the film received mixed to positive reviews. Penty's portrayal of Meera, a simple Indian girl with traditional values was well received by critics. Taran Adarsh of Bollywood Hungama notes that "Diana, who makes her acting debut, gets to portray a rather difficult character for her debut film. There's a very disarming kind of innocence that she brings to the role and she impresses a great deal."[18] Raja Sen agrees, mentioning that she is "refreshingly natural".[19] Anupama Chopra adds that "Diana is saddled with the most colourless character but [...] infuses her role with a quiet poise and holds her own."[20] Noted writer Shobhaa De also writes positively, saying that "Diana Penty's debut rates amongst the best in recent times. Not only is the girl absolutely lovely but she can act! Nobody expects actual acting prowess from our lissome models - well, here's one with a terrific future."[21] Further, her performance earned her nominations for best debut and best supporting actress at numerous Indian award ceremonies. The film also emerged as a box office hit.[22]

In the media

In addition to modelling and acting, Penty is currently the Indian brand ambassador of TRESemmé[23] and Nokia, in particular the Lumia 510 phone.[24]

Penty has also featured on several magazine covers, such as the July 2012 issue of Vogue,[25] the October 2012 issue of Elle,[26] the January 2013 issue of Verve,[27] the January/February 2013 issue of Women's Health India,[28] the February 2013 issue of Grazia,[29] the May 2013 issue of Femina,[30] among others.

Filmography

Awards and nominations

Year Film Award Category Result
2012 Cocktail Vogue Beauty Awards Female Debut Won[31]
UK Bollywood Cosmopolitan Awards Best Debut (Female) Won[32]
BIG Star Entertainment Awards Most Entertaining Actor (Film) Debut - Female Nominated[33]
2013 ETC Bollywood Business Awards Most Profitable Debut (Female) Nominated[34]
Filmfare Awards Best Female Debut Nominated[35]
Screen Awards Most Promising Newcomer – Female Nominated[36]
Zee Cine Awards Best Female Debut Nominated[37]
Star Guild Awards Best Female Debut Nominated[38]
Best Actress in a Supporting Role Nominated[38]
Bollywood Hungama Surfers' Choice Movie Awards Best Actress in a Supporting Role Nominated[39]
Best Debutant (Female) Nominated[39]
IIFA Awards Best Supporting Actress Nominated[40]

Other honours

  • 2013: Grazia Face of the Year[41]
  • 2013: Times of India's Most Desirable Woman of 2012 #25[42]
  • 2013: Times of India's 10 Most Promising Newcomers 2012-Female #10[43]

References

  1. ^ "Diana Penty sets her eyes on southern films after Cocktail success". India Today. 23 July 2012. Retrieved 17 December 2012.
  2. ^ ""I won't wear a bikini or get intimate on screen" - Diana Penty". Filmfare. 20 March 2013. Retrieved 25 March 2013.
  3. ^ "Diana Penty". Fashion Model Directory. Retrieved 2 October 2013.
  4. ^ Agrawal, Rati (27 April 2013). "Bollywood Celebs with Inter-Faith Parents". iDiva. Retrieved 4 February 2014.
  5. ^ Jajoo, Amar A. (8 February 2013). "Bollywood actors who have good academic background". The Times of India. Retrieved 30 September 2013.
  6. ^ Ajmera, Ankit (29 August 2012). "Diana Penty has a huge appetite for desserts". The Times of India. Retrieved 11 July 2013.
  7. ^ Sharma, Viseshika (January 2013). "Flaming Blush". Verve. Retrieved 30 September 2013.
  8. ^ Hari, Veena (21 September 2006). "These faces have made their mark". Rediff.com. Retrieved 30 September 2013.
  9. ^ a b "Elite: Diana Penty (April 2007 Newsletter)". Elite Models India. 1 May 2007. Archived from the original on 4 February 2014. Retrieved 13 October 2013.
  10. ^ "Elite: Diana Penty (July 2008 Newsletter)". Elite Models India. 1 August 2008. Archived from the original on 4 February 2014. Retrieved 13 October 2013.
  11. ^ Singh, Prashant (18 June 2009). "Indian sizzler for New York fashion runway". India Today. Retrieved 30 September 2013.
  12. ^ "Indian model Diana Penty is new brand ambassador of Maybelline". Thaindian News. 12 December 2008. Retrieved 30 September 2013.
  13. ^ "Diana replaces Deepika as a brand ambassador!". The Indian Express. 22 December 2008. Retrieved 30 September 2013.
  14. ^ Singh, Prashant (9 July 2012). "Diana Penty quits ramp for Bollywood". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 30 September 2013.
  15. ^ Prabhu, Vidya (21 August 2009). "Models in India are very impatient, says Diana Penty". Daily News and Analysis. Retrieved 30 September 2013.
  16. ^ Saini, Minakshi (21 July 2012). "Rockstar was offered to me first: Diana Penty". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 3 December 2012.
  17. ^ "Ranbir's girl goes to Saif". 6 April 2011. Retrieved 26 May 2012.
  18. ^ Adarsh, Taran (13 July 2012). "Cocktail (2012) Review". Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 29 June 2013.
  19. ^ Sen, Raja (13 July 2012). "Review: Cocktail is let down by its inane plot". Rediff.com. Retrieved 4 February 2014.
  20. ^ Chopra, Anupama (13 July 2012). "Anupama Chopra's review: Cocktail". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 29 June 2013.
  21. ^ De, Shobhaa (21 July 2012). "Cocktail ya Mocktail..." Retrieved 29 June 2013.
  22. ^ "Box Office Earnings 10/08/12 - 16/08/12". Archived from the original on 26 January 2014. Retrieved 9 September 2013. {{cite web}}: |archive-date= / |archive-url= timestamp mismatch; 25 August 2012 suggested (help); Text "publisher=Box Office India" ignored (help)
  23. ^ "My Personal Style Is Casual And Simple: Diana Penty". Businessofcinema.com. 18 April 2013. Retrieved 20 April 2013.
  24. ^ Sharma, Suruchi (25 October 2013). "Diana Penty's phone is her all-time companion". The Times of India. Retrieved 21 April 2013.
  25. ^ "Vogue July 2012 Cover: Diana Penty". Vogue. Retrieved 16 February 2013.
  26. ^ "Diana Penty on Elle India – October 2012". Indicine. Retrieved 8 August 2013.
  27. ^ "Diana on Verve". Retrieved 16 February 2013.
  28. ^ "Diana Penty unveils Women's Health magazine's double issue". Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 20 April 2013.
  29. ^ "Beauty Secrets of our cover girl Diana Penty". Grazia. Retrieved 16 February 2013.
  30. ^ Kumar, Anjali. "Diana Penty in Stella McCartney on cover of Femina May 2013 issue". Retrieved 20 April 2013.
  31. ^ "Diana Penty At VOGUE BEAUTY AWARDS 2012 In Mumbai 2". Rediff.com. Retrieved 30 September 2013.
  32. ^ Saandhu, Kiaara (7 December 2012). "Best Debut Female in 2012 at " UK Bollywood Cosmopolitan Awards " goes to Diana Penty for Cocktail....Congrats !!!". Twitter. Retrieved 12 November 2013.
  33. ^ "Big Star Awards 2012 / 2013 – Winners, Nominations". Indicine. 17 December 2012. Retrieved 2 February 2014.
  34. ^ "Bollywood Business Awards 2012". ETC Bollywood Business. 7 January 2013. Retrieved 3 February 2014. Event occurs at 28:01
  35. ^ "Diana Penty—Awards". Bollywood Hungama. Archived from the original on 23 February 2014. Retrieved 2 October 2013. {{cite web}}: |archive-date= / |archive-url= timestamp mismatch; 20 October 2013 suggested (help)
  36. ^ Behrawala, Krutika (11 January 2013). "Screen Awards nominations 2012: 'Quote-unquote'". The Indian Express. Retrieved 2 October 2013.
  37. ^ "Zee Cine Awards 2013 January 20 '13". YouTube. 6 January 2013. Retrieved 3 February 2014. Event occurs at 100:20
  38. ^ a b "Star Guild Awards — Nominees". Star Guild Awards. Retrieved 2 October 2013.
  39. ^ a b "Bollywood Hungama Surfer's Choice Movie Awards 2012". Bollywood Hungama. Archived from the original on 20 January 2013. Retrieved 31 January 2014.
  40. ^ "Nominations for IIFA Awards 2013". Bollywood Hungama. 22 April 2013. Retrieved 22 April 2013.
  41. ^ "Deepika, John and Diana rock the Grazia awards". Filmfare. 6 April 2013. Retrieved 2 October 2013.
  42. ^ "Diana Penty Most Desirable Woman at No.25". First Post. 29 May 2013. Retrieved 2 October 2013.
  43. ^ Priya Gupta, Garima Sharma (29 August 2013). "The most promising newcomer female for 2012 is". The Times of India. Retrieved 13 January 2014.
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