As Sri Lanka grapples with the widespread devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwah, actor Jacqueline Fernandez has called on her followers to extend solidarity to the island nation. The cyclone-triggered floods have destroyed property, displaced thousands and left more than 150 people dead, with rescue teams still searching for hundreds reported missing. Jacqueline Appeals for Support Responding to the escalating crisis, Fernandez posted a message on social media expressing concern for those affected. “Sri Lanka is facing one of its hardest moments – floods, loss, and uncertainty. Let’s keep the country in our thoughts and prays and extend support wherever possible. Stay strong Sri Lanka,” she wrote. The actor, who has often highlighted her Sri Lankan roots despite working predominantly in India, urged her fans to remain mindful of the ongoing humanitarian situation.
Fernandez’s Sri Lankan Background Born to a Sri Lankan father and a Malaysian mother, Jacqueline Fernandez grew up in Bahrain before pursuing mass communication at the University of Sydney. After her early stint as a television reporter in Sri Lanka, she entered the modelling industry and went on to win the Miss Universe Sri Lanka title in 2006, representing the country at the international pageant. Her move to India in 2009 marked a turning point, when she landed her first film, Aladin, winning the IIFA Award for Star Debut of the Year – Female. Over the years, she has built a prominent Hindi film career with titles such as Murder 2, Housefull 2, Race 2, Kick, Housefull 3, Judwaa 2, and Vikrant Rona. She has also appeared on reality shows, endorsed major brands and participated in international stage tours. Recent Work and Upcoming Releases Fernandez recently toured with Salman Khan as part of the Da-Bangg live shows. She last appeared on screen in Housefull 5 and is set to feature in Welcome to the Jungle, a star-studded comedy slated for release this Christmas. The film features Akshay Kumar, Disha Patani, Suniel Shetty, Raveena Tandon, Paresh Rawal, Johnny Lever, Rajpal Yadav and several others. In addition to this ensemble project, she is also attached to Kick 2, reuniting once again with Salman Khan.
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