• Indian model and film actress Freida Pinto made her acting debut in director Danny Boyle's 2008 drama Slumdog Millionaire. Pinto modeled for two years prior to auditioning for film roles. Pinto graces the March 2009 cover of Cosmopolitan's Indian edition. In an interview with the magazine, Pinto discusses the opportunities her role in Slumdog has given her.Just Jared: Freida Pinto Covers... (February 26, 2009) It was revealed on March 6, 2009, that Pinto will be the new face of Estee Lauder.Telegraph: Freida Pinto to become new face of Estee Lauder (March 6, 2009)

  People Magazine reported on April 27, 2009, that Pinto is dating Slumdog co-star Dev Patel. People: Slumdog Stars Confirmed as a Couple (April 27, 2009)

  Her new releases will be Miral and a untitled Woody Allen project.

• 1. Name: Freida Pinto
  2. Born: October 18, 1984
  3. Birthplace: Mumbai
  4. Mother, Sylvia Pinto, is a principal of St. John's Universal High School
  5. Father, Frederick Pinto, is a senior branch manager at the Bank of Baroda
  6. Studies acting under Barry John
  7. College: St. Xavier's College in MumbaiUSA Today: Patel, Pinto Hit the Slumdog Millionaire Jackpot (November 9, 2008)
  8. Holds a Bachelors degree in EnglishUSA Today: Patel, Pinto Hit the Slumdog Millionaire Jackpot (November 9, 2008)
  9. Hosted TV travel show, Full CircleUSA Today: Patel, Pinto Hit the Slumdog Millionaire Jackpot (November 9, 2008)
  10. Worked for Elite model agencyUSA Today: Patel, Pinto Hit the Slumdog Millionaire Jackpot (November 9, 2008)
  11. Dances Indian classical and Salsa
  12. Favorite stars: Charlize Theron, Irrfan Khan, Jack Nicholson, Anthony Hopkins and Nicole Kidman
  13. She wore a blue Galliano gown to the 2009 Osars
  14. Dating: Dev Patel

• Working with Woody Allen

  Pinto has been cast in Woody Allen's latest film which is set in London, England. The film will also star Josh Brolin, Anthony Hopkins and Naomi Watts. Filming is set to begin in July of 2009.

• Career Highlight

  Accepting the Cadillac People's Choice Award at the Toronto International Film Festival for Danny Boyle, Pinto said, "There are a lot of firsts for me in this. It's my first premiere, my first time dealing with the press, and now it's my first award."Yahoo!Canada: Slumdog Millionaire Wins... (September 13, 2008)

• Freida Pinto Quotes

  "I think it's natural to want to become an actress after living in the city of stars and watching films all your life. After graduating from St Xavier's College, Mumbai, I modelled for two years."Rediff News: Freida Pinto Interview (June 19, 2008)

  "After six months of giving auditions for films, I got a call to audition for 'Slumdog Millionaire'. I thought this would be just another audition. But to my surprise, I was short-listed and finally selected."Rediff News: Freida Pinto Interview (June 19, 2008)

  "The camera never gave me cold feet. I have always felt comfortable in front of it. When I gave my first shot for the film, I was a little scared. But then I gained confidence."Rediff News: Freida Pinto Interview (June 19, 2008)

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