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October 18, 1984Birth Place :
Bombay, Maharashtra, IndiaClaim to fame :
As Latika in "Slumdog Millionaire" (2008)
Freida Pinto and Evangeline Lilly Recruited as L'Oreal New Faces
May 13, 2009 04:05:59Famous actresses Freida Pinto and Evangeline Lilly have been tapped as the new faces of cosmetics giant L'Oreal. Though further details of their deals are not known, both of them have expressed their joy upon being recruited to be the brand's next celebrity spokespersons.
As for Pinto, the "Slumdog Millionaire" leading actress says, "I am very moved to be joining the great L'Oreal Paris family and all these personalities: a family I am now proud to be a part of." Meanwhile, "Lost" star Lilly confesses, "It is a source of great pride for me to represent a brand whose ambition is to respond to every person's aspirations to beauty and contribute to the fulfillment and well - being of everyone."
Full Nominees List of 2009 MTV Movie Awards
May 05, 2009 09:05:11With fans taking charge to select the nominees of 2009 MTV Movie Awards, "Twilight" came up topping the nomination field as MTV unveiled its contending films on Monday, May 4. The Catherine Hardwicke-directed vampire drama scored seven nods from the eleven categories available, nabbing Best Movie gong as well as placing two of its actors, Robert Pattinson and Taylor Lautner in Breakthrough Performance Male.
Those two categories aside, "Twilight" also garnered a Best Female Performance nomination for leading actress Kristen Stewart. It also earned the chances to win the golden popcorn for Best Fight (Robert Pattinson vs. Cam Gigandet); for Best Kiss (Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson); and for a new category, Best Song From a Movie (Paramore's "Decode").
Dev Patel's Mom Confirms Son's Romance With Freida Pinto
April 28, 2009 11:04:17The alleged romance of "Slumdog Millionaire" co-stars, Dev Patel and Freida Pinto, has been confirmed by the actor's mother Anita Patel. "First it was the film and now everything else seems to have slotted into place," the older Patel has been quoted as telling The Daily Mirror.
"Life can't get any better for him. Freida is really beautiful and I am really happy for them," Anita continues. Asked if she is aware that her son flew to Jerusalem to meet Freida on the set of her latest film "Miral," she tells The Daily Mirror, "Yes, we knew he was flying to Israel to see her."
'Slumdog Millionaire' Stars, Freida Pinto and Dev Patel, Snapped Cuddling in Israel
April 24, 2009 11:04:07Previously insisting they were not dating, Freida Pinto and Dev Patel have been snapped cuddling while enjoying an intimate lunch date in Israel where the actress is filming her latest big screen flick "Miral." Both of them were seen acting like an in-love couple and she even put her head on his left shoulder.
"She couldn't help cuddling up to him. They kept staring into each other's eyes," an onlooker testified. "They were certainly acting like a couple, especially when she put her head on his shoulder. The only time they split up was when they left the bar and tried to act like they weren't together."
Freida Pinto Could Be the Next Bond Girl
March 13, 2009 03:03:41There is a chance that "Slumdog Millionaire" beauty, Freida Pinto, ends up being the new Bond girl in "Bond 23". The Sun recently broke out that executive producer Barbara Broccoli is eager to have the 24-year-old joining the cast of the next installment for the 007 agent movie series, and that Pinto has been invited to a screen test.
Giving more info on the matter, the trade quoted a source who explained that the actress has caught the producers' attention since "Quantum of Solace" casting. "Freida came to the attention of the Bond team when they were casting Quantum of Solace," the source noted. "She was too young at the time to have a part as a love interest for a secret agent. But she has blossomed into an incredibly stunning young woman and would look perfect on Daniel Craig's arm."
George Clooney Has Crush on 'Slumdog Millionaire' Beauty Freida Pinto
March 13, 2009 01:03:2247-year-old movie star George Clooney has a crush on young rising actress Freida Pinto, who has become a household name after starring in "Slumdog Millionaire." "George hasn't met her, but he asked his people to get her number," a source tells Star Magazine's March 23 issue. "He wants to invite her to L.A. for a date."
It is not yet known if Clooney has obtained Pinto's number. On the thing that makes him admiring the Indian movie beauty also hasn't been disclosed.
'Slumdog Millionaire' Stars Dev Patel and Freida Pinto Deny Dating Rumors
February 23, 2009 01:02:57Walking together on the red carpet of the 81st Annual Academy Awards, held on Sunday, February 22, Dev Patel and Freida Pinto have denied the circulating rumors of them dating. Contrary to those dating reports, both stars are still single.
"No, no, no," Patel told Ryan Seacrest of E! Online. As for Pinto, the "Slumdog Millionaire" leading actress told Ryan that despite the success of the dramedy flick, no one has asked her to go on a date. "I've been waiting for you to call me up," the actress jokingly told Ryan.
2009 BAFTA's Red Carpet Appearances
February 09, 2009 10:02:59The 2009 Orange British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) Awards, held in London on Sunday, February 8, was a star-studded event despite the heavy rain. Big names in Hollywood movie industry showed up to the gala ceremony, including mega-watt couple, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie.
The longtime partners walked the red carpet together and drew huge cheers. Jolie was snapped donning a black silk crepe Giorgio Armani evening gown. She finished off her look with a pair of Christian Louboutin heels and a bracelet and diamond-studded earrings, both from Asprey. Pitt, meanwhile, wore Tom Ford tuxedo.
BAFTA Awards Unveil 2009 Nominees
January 15, 2009 04:01:07Nominees of the 2009 Orange British Academy Film Awards a.k.a. BAFTA Awards have been announced on Thursday, January 15. Through the announcement, it has been revealed that "Slumdog Millionaire" and "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" have dominated the awards as they each collected eleven counts, including nomination for Best Film.
Beside Best Film, "Slumdog" was also up for Outstanding British Film, Best Director, Leading Actor for Dev Patel and Supporting Actress for Freida Pinto amongst other categories. Meanwhile, the nominations for "Benjamin Button" included Best Director, Best Adapted Screenplay and Best Actor for Brad Pitt.
