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'''Giselli Monteiro''' (born 1988) is a [[Brazil]]ian model and [[Bollywood]] actress. She made her film-debut playing the role of "Harleen Kaur" in the 2009 Bollywood film ''[[Love Aaj Kal]]'', directed by [[Imtiaz Ali (director)|Imtiaz Ali]]. |
'''Giselli Monteiro''' (born 1988) is a [[Brazil]]ian model and [[Bollywood]] actress. She made her film-debut playing the role of "Harleen Kaur" in the 2009 Bollywood film ''[[Love Aaj Kal]]'', directed by [[Imtiaz Ali (director)|Imtiaz Ali]]. |
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==Early life and career== |
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Monteiro was born in [[Espirito Santo]], [[Brazil]]. She came to Mumbai, [[India]] in 2008.<ref name="Telegraph">{{cite news |
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|publisher =The Telegraph, India}}</ref> She started her modeling career at the age of seventeen and has travelled to [[Italy]], [[Germany]], [[France]], [[Greece]], [[Hong Kong]], [[Singapore]], [[Thailand]] and [[Philippines]].<ref name="Bollywood Hungama">{{cite web|url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/features/2009/08/03/5367/index.html|title=Love Aaj Kal's Punjabi kudi 'Harleen' is actually Brazilian model Giselle Monteiro|publisher=''[[Bollywood Hungama]]''|accessdate=2009-08-03}}</ref> She began her acting career in Bollywood, portraying the role of the old-fashioned [[Punjabi people|Punjabi]] girl, Harleen Kaur, in [[Imtiaz Ali (director)|Imtiaz Ali]]'s ''[[Love Aaj Kal]]'' (2009).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://giselle-monteiro.blogspot.com/|title=Giselle´s Life|publisher=''[[Mumbai Mirror]]''|accessdate=2009-08-02}}</ref> She was purposely kept under wraps during the film's promotion.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/features/2009/07/30/5357/index.html|title="Saif isn't even aware about my fees for Love Aaj Kal" - Imtiaz Ali|publisher=''[[Bollywood Hungama]]''|accessdate=2009-07-30}}</ref> Following the film's release, her identity was revealed, and it was also revealed that she had approached Ali through designer [[Anaita Shroff Adajania]] to audition for the role of Jo, [[Saif Ali Khan]]'s Caucasian girlfriend in the second-half of the film, but, on his wife's suggestion Ali took her for Harleen's part, especially since he had not been able to cast for that role despite auditioning girls from all over [[India]].<ref name="Bollywood Hungama"/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mumbaimirror.com/article/30/2009080220090802022229828315d4000/Kissa-kudis-ka.html|title=Kissa kudis ka|publisher=''[[Mumbai Mirror]]''|accessdate=2009-08-02}}</ref> |
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She has featured on the covers of Indian edition of Harpers Bazaar, ELLE, Marie Clarie and Femina. |
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In addition to movie acting, Giselli is the brand ambassador of Wills Lifestyle,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.imagesfashion.com/NewsDetails.aspx?Ntype=1&id=246|title=GISELLI MONTERIO LIGHTS UP THE S/S'10 CAMPAIGN}}</ref> Movil Mobiles <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/movil-mobiles-eyes-5000-shops-in-southern-india/387502/|title=Movil Mobiles eyes 5000 shops in southern India}}</ref> and PC Jewellers <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.extramirchi.com/bollywood/giselle-monteiro-new-face-of-pc-jewellers/|title=Giselle Monteiro new face of PC Jewellers}}</ref> in [[India]]. She has walked the ramp for Rohit Bal, Ritu Kumar and Ranna Gill. |
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On 23 May, 2010 Giselli appeared on the [[Fantástico]] broadcast by [[Rede Globo]] in her home country, [[Brazil]] speaking about [[Mumbai]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://fantastico.globo.com/Jornalismo/FANT/0,,MUL1595238-15605,00.html|title=Mumbai tem residência mais cara do mundo e maior favela da Ásia}}</ref> |
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She has shot a film under the [[Red Chillies Entertainment]] banner scheduled to release in 2011, the film is titled [[Always Kabhi Kabhi]]. |
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==Filmography== |
==Filmography== |
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Revision as of 16:09, 12 May 2011
Giselli Monterio | |
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| File:Giselli inega.jpg | |
| Born | |
| Occupation(s) | Model, Actress |
| Years active | 2007 – present |
| Modeling information | |
| Agency | Inega Model Management |
| Website | http://www.gisellimonteiro.com |
Giselli Monteiro (born 1988) is a Brazilian model and Bollywood actress. She made her film-debut playing the role of "Harleen Kaur" in the 2009 Bollywood film Love Aaj Kal, directed by Imtiaz Ali.
Early life and career
Monteiro was born in Espirito Santo, Brazil. She came to Mumbai, India in 2008.[1] She started her modeling career at the age of seventeen and has travelled to Italy, Germany, France, Greece, Hong Kong, Singapore, Thailand and Philippines.[2] She began her acting career in Bollywood, portraying the role of the old-fashioned Punjabi girl, Harleen Kaur, in Imtiaz Ali's Love Aaj Kal (2009).[3] She was purposely kept under wraps during the film's promotion.[4] Following the film's release, her identity was revealed, and it was also revealed that she had approached Ali through designer Anaita Shroff Adajania to audition for the role of Jo, Saif Ali Khan's Caucasian girlfriend in the second-half of the film, but, on his wife's suggestion Ali took her for Harleen's part, especially since he had not been able to cast for that role despite auditioning girls from all over India.[2][5]
She has featured on the covers of Indian edition of Harpers Bazaar, ELLE, Marie Clarie and Femina.
In addition to movie acting, Giselli is the brand ambassador of Wills Lifestyle,[6] Movil Mobiles [7] and PC Jewellers [8] in India. She has walked the ramp for Rohit Bal, Ritu Kumar and Ranna Gill.
On 23 May, 2010 Giselli appeared on the Fantástico broadcast by Rede Globo in her home country, Brazil speaking about Mumbai.[9]
She has shot a film under the Red Chillies Entertainment banner scheduled to release in 2011, the film is titled Always Kabhi Kabhi.
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Love Aaj Kal | Harleen Kaur | Nominated: Star Screen Awards (Most Promising Newcomer)[10]
Nominated: Stardust Awards (Exciting New Face) Nominated: IIFA Awards 2010 |
| 2011 | Always Kabhi Kabhi | Aishwarya Dhawan |
References
- ^ "Giselli aaj, Harleen kal". The Telegraph, India. 2009-08-12. Retrieved 2009-08-12.
- ^ a b "Love Aaj Kal's Punjabi kudi 'Harleen' is actually Brazilian model Giselle Monteiro". Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 2009-08-03.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ "Giselle´s Life". Mumbai Mirror. Retrieved 2009-08-02.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ ""Saif isn't even aware about my fees for Love Aaj Kal" - Imtiaz Ali". Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 2009-07-30.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ "Kissa kudis ka". Mumbai Mirror. Retrieved 2009-08-02.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ "GISELLI MONTERIO LIGHTS UP THE S/S'10 CAMPAIGN".
- ^ "Movil Mobiles eyes 5000 shops in southern India".
- ^ "Giselle Monteiro new face of PC Jewellers".
- ^ "Mumbai tem residência mais cara do mundo e maior favela da Ásia".
- ^ "Star Screen Awards 2010 – Nominations".