Interesting Facts about Priyanka Chopra, the Beautiful Hollywood Artist who Once Dreamed of Working in the Aviation World

Kapanlagi.com - Priyanka Chopra stated that her journey to conquer Hollywood has made her feel humble and grateful. After spending a decade pursuing a career in the American film industry, the 41-year-old actress, who was born in Jamshedpur, India, admitted that it was a challenging experience. Nevertheless, for the Indian descent actress, achieving success in Hollywood is extremely difficult.

Priyanka expressed her determination to overcome limitations in the American film industry. As a producer, Priyanka is also grateful for the opportunity to produce stories that embrace various cultures worldwide. Before achieving victory in beauty pageants and venturing into the acting world, Priyanka aspired to become an aeronautical engineer.

1. Artist with the Highest Payment

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From Bollywood to Hollywood, Nick Jonas' wife has become one of the top artists with the highest payment. Priyanka has earned around 70 million USD, or about 996.9 billion IDR.

This achievement makes her the second-highest-paid Bollywood actress. However, her success did not come easily, as Priyanka has been active in the entertainment industry since her teenage years.

2. Working as a Philanthropist

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In addition to her achievements in the acting world, Priyanka is also known for her involvement in philanthropy. Over the past ten years, she has been actively working with UNICEF.

In 2010 and 2016, she was appointed as a Goodwill Ambassador for UNICEF, both at the national and global levels, especially for Children's Rights. Priyanka raises her voice on various issues, including the environment, health, education, and women's rights.

3. Once Experienced a Difficult Life

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At the age of 13, Priyanka moved to the United States for school and lived with her aunt. During her teenage years there, she often faced racial issues and was bullied by her classmates because she was from India.

4. Skilled in Singing

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Unexpectedly, Priyanka also has a beautiful voice. In fact, she has released several singles and has collaborated with will.i.am on the song In My City. In addition, her second single with Pitbull, titled Exotic, made it into the top 100 in Canada.

5. Dreams of Becoming a Flight Attendant

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Before achieving a title in beauty pageants and eventually entering the acting world, Priyanka dreamed of becoming an aerospace engineer. Since she was a child, she envisioned herself as an academic working at NASA and assembling airplanes.

However, fate took a different direction; her mother saw hidden talent in Priyanka and sent her photos to the Miss India committee. Eventually, Priyanka became the representative of India in the Miss World 2000 pageant and successfully won the title.

6. Establishing a Company to Promote Local Talent in Indian Films

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Priyanka Chopra's career didn't always go smoothly. Like others, she also experienced ups and downs in her journey in the entertainment world. This experience inspired Priyanka to establish a production house called Purple Pebble Pictures with her mother.

Based in Mumbai, this company aims to promote local talent in the Indian film industry.

To date, they have produced several acclaimed films, such as The White Tiger, which received an Oscar nomination for Best Adapted Screenplay, and Ventilator, which won 3 National Awards in India.

7. Selected as 100 Most Influential Individuals

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Priyanka Chopra Jonas has made it into Time magazine's list of 100 Most Influential People. Other figures on the list include Mark Zuckerberg and Leonardo DiCaprio.

She also attended the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. Her Instagram followers reach 91 million.

8. Having a Child Through Surrogacy

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Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas have been blessed with a child through surrogacy on January 15, 2022. According to reports from Daily Mail, the couple, who got married on December 1, 2018, expressed their desire to have multiple children.

However, due to their busy schedules and age factors, they chose to opt for surrogacy. Daily Mail reported that a source close to the couple stated that their busy schedules were the main reason that led them to the surrogacy process.

9. Bollywood Artists Expanding Their Wings in Hollywood

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Currently, Priyanka Chopra is not only known as a Bollywood artist, but also expanding her career in Hollywood. She has made India proud several times with her success in the entertainment industry.

One of her achievements is her role in the successful Hollywood series, Quantico, which even surpassed the ratings of famous series like Desperate Housewives.

10. Starting a Career as the Winner of Miss World 2000

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You must be familiar with the name Priyanka Chopra, especially if you are a Bollywood film fan. As a famous star, here are some interesting facts about Priyanka Chopra that can make you admire her even more.

Before marrying Nick Jonas, Priyanka Chopra started her career as the winner of Miss World 2000. Her life has always caught the attention of fans worldwide.

11. Why Does Priyanka Chopra Use a Surrogate Mother?

Priyanka Chopra explained that she and her husband, Nick Jonas, chose to have their first child through surrogacy or using a surrogate mother due to medical complications.

12. What is the Age Difference between Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas?

Chopra, who is now 40 years old, admitted that when they met, she hesitated to pursue a relationship with Nick Jonas, who is 30 years old, because of their 10-year age difference.

13. Do Nick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra Have Children?

Chopra and her husband, Nick Jonas, have welcomed their first daughter together named Malti Marie in January 2022.

14. Where does Priyanka Chopra come from?

Priyanka Chopra was born on July 18, 1982 in Jamshedpur, Bihar (now located in Jharkhand), to parents Ashok and Madhu Chopra, both of whom are doctors in the Indian Army. Her father comes from Punjabi from Ambala.

15. What is Nick Jonas' religion?

Nick Jonas follows the Christian religion, while Priyanka practices Hinduism.

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