Everything to know about Priyanka Chopra Jonas, the former Miss World and Bollywood star who's dominating Hollywood

Olivia SinghJul 17, 2020, 02:59 IST

Priyanka Chopra Jonas is a Bollywood and Hollywood star.Vianney Le Caer/Invision/AP

Priyanka Chopra Jonas is an actress, best known in the US for her role as Alex Parrish on the ABC show "Quantico," which aired from 2015 to 2018.
Before starring on an American TV show, she was already a big deal in her home country of India.
She was a major star in Bollywood and won the Miss World crown.
Chopra Jonas is good friends with Meghan Markle and celebrities like Lupita Nyong'o and Kelly Ripa.
She also married Nick Jonas at Umaid Bhawan Palace in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India.

Over the past few years, Priyanka Chopra Jonas has established herself as an A-list star in Hollywood.

Following the premiere of ABC drama "Quantico" in 2015, she got a lot of attention for becoming the first South Asian actress to lead an American series.

When the show first premiered, most Americans had no clue that she was already a big deal in India. Not only did Chopra Jonas place at the Miss India pageant, but she went on to win Miss World. She then had a successful career as a film actress in Bollywood.

In addition to playing Alex Parrish on "Quantico" until the show's cancellation in 2018, Chopra Jonas is involved in issues like education, hunger, and equal rights for women.

The actress has been named in Time's 100 Most Influential People issue alongside the likes of Mark Zuckerberg and Leonardo DiCaprio, was one of the lucky celebrities in attendance at Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's wedding, and tied the knot with Nick Jonas at Umaid Bhawan Palace in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India in 2018.

Here's the fabulous life and rise to fame of Priyanka Chopra Jonas.

Jethro Nededog contributed to a previous version of this article.

Priyanka Chopra Jonas' parents were doctors in the Indian army, so the family moved often.

Chopra shared a childhood photo on Instagram. Priyanka Chopra/Instagram

Originally, Chopra Jonas wanted to be an engineer.

Priyanka Chopra Jonas attended the 2009 Toronto International Film Festival. Matt Carr/Getty Images

In 2003, Chopra Jonas made her first Bollywood movie, "The Hero: Love Story of a Spy."

Priyanka Chopra Jonas attended the Dubai International Film Festival in December 2013. Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images for DIFF

In 2008's "Fashion," Chopra Jonas played a model and received backlash from the media, which accused her of trying to lose weight for the part.

She attended the grand opening of Atlantis, The Palm Resort, and the Palm Jumeirah in November 2008 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Chris Jackson/Getty Images for Atlantis, The Palm

She began writing an opinion column, "The Priyanka Chopra Column," for the Hindustan Times in 2009.

Chopra won the leading role female award for her role in the movie "Fashion" at the 2009 International Indian Film Academy Awards. Victor Fraile/Getty Images

For a while, she was dating Bollywood star Shahid Kapoor, but they broke up in 2011.

They were seen at a sporting event in Durban, South Africa. Anesh Debiky/Gallo Images/Getty Images

Chopra Jonas' mother entered her in the Miss India pageant. She actually placed second, but went on to Miss World and won.

The Miss World 2009 finals took place in Johannesburg, South Africa in 2009. Michelly Rall/Getty Images

Chopra Jonas hosted the third season of India's "Fear Factor."

Priyanka Chopra Jonas attended the Dubai International Film Festival in 2011. Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images for DIFF

She was appointed India's official UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador for child rights in 2010.

Priyanka Chopra Jonas spoke on stage during UNICEF's 70th Anniversary Event in New York City in December 2016. Mike Coppola/Getty Images

Before "Quantico," Chopra Jonas may have been best known to Americans for her song "In My City," which featured artist will.i.am.

Her second single, "Exotic," featured Pitbull. Getty Images: Imeh Akpanudosen / Stringer

In July 2012, Chopra Jonas became the first Bollywood star signed by Creative Artists Agency.

Priyanka Chopra Jonas launched her celebrity milkshake, "The Exotic," at Millions of Milkshakes on July 25, 2013, in West Hollywood, California. (Photo by Joe Kohen/Getty Images)

One of her more notable American movie roles was voicing an airplane in the 2013 Disney animated movie "Planes."

Chopra at the "Planes" premiere in Los Angeles, California Angela Weiss/Getty Images

In March 2015, it was revealed that Chopra Jonas landed the lead role in ABC's "Quantico," playing an FBI agent in training who finds herself in the middle of a terrorist attack in New York City.

The show premiered in September 2015. ABC/Eric Liebowitz

In March 2015, it was revealed that Chopra Jonas landed the lead role in ABC's "Quantico," playing an FBI agent in training who finds herself in the middle of a terrorist attack in New York City.

In 2016, she received the People's Choice Award for favorite actress in a new TV Series for her role on "Quantico."

The event took place at Microsoft Theater on January 6, 2016 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

Chopra Jonas matched the red carpet with her 2016 Primetime Emmys look.

Her dress was designed by Jason Wu. Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images

Chopra Jonas has a tattoo on her wrist that reads "Daddy's lil girl" in her father’s handwriting.

Priyanka Chopra Jonas credits her father for a lot of her confidence. Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images

Chopra Jonas has been chosen as the face of many brands, including Pepsi, Nokia, Garnier, Nestlé, and Guess.

Priyanka Chopra Jonas attended an Entertainment Weekly celebration that honored SAG Award nominees in 2016. Jason Kempin/Getty Images for Entertainment Weekly

In January 2017, Chopra Jonas won another People's Choice Award.

Priyanka Chopra Jonas was beaming with joy when her name was announced. Christopher Polk/Getty Images for People's Choice Awards

Chopra Jonas stunned at the 2017 Met Gala, with Nick Jonas by her side.

The theme was "Rei Kawakubo/Comme des Garcons: Art Of The In-Between." Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images For Entertainment Weekly

She appeared as villain Victoria Leeds in the 2017 "Baywatch" reboot movie.

Priyanka Chopra Jonas starred alongside Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and Zac Efron. Paramount Pictures

She started The Priyanka Chopra Foundation for Health and Education, which currently covers educational and medical expenses for children in India.

In September 2017, Priyanka Chopra Jonas and activist Muzoon Almellehan attended the Goalkeepers Global Goals Awards hosted by UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina J. Mohammed and Melinda Gates. Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

She is a spokeswoman for the UN's Girl Up campaign and an ambassador for Girl Rising, the global campaign for female education.

Priyanka Chopra Jonas wants girls to achieve their goals. Getty Images

Chopra Jonas is a huge fan of Instagram, on which she has more than 54 million followers.

Priyanka Chopra Jonas shares selfies and photos from her travels. Priyanka Chopra/Instagram

Chopra Jonas now splits her time among New York, Mumbai, and Los Angeles.

Priyanka Chopra Jonas' mother joined her in Europe. Priyanka Chopra/Instagram

She also traveled to England to attend Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's royal wedding.

Priyanka Chopra at the royal wedding. Chris West/AP Images

Chopra Jonas and Jonas started dating in May 2018.

They walked the red carpet of the Met Gala separately. Jamie McCarthy/Neilson Barnard/Getty Images

They got engaged in July 2018, but didn't confirm it until August.

Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Nick Jonas often post comments about each other on social media. Jordan Strauss/Invision for Universal Music Group/AP Images

The couple got married at Umaid Bhawan Palace in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India.

Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Nick Jonas at New York Fashion Week in September 2018. Rob Kim/Getty Images

Chopra Jonas also starred in the Jonas Brothers' music video for "Sucker."

Still from Jonas Brothers 'Sucker' video. Jonas Brothers / YouTube

In 2019, the actress starred in two movies: "Isn't It Romantic" and "The Sky Is Pink."

Priyanka Chopra in "Isn't It Romantic." New Line Cinema

Chopra Jonas appeared in another Jonas Brothers music video in 2020.

Priyanka Chopra Jonas in the Jonas Brothers' music video for "What a Man Gotta Do." Jonas Brothers/YouTube

Chopra Jonas will open up more about her life in an upcoming memoir.

Priyanka Chopra Jonas at the Los Angeles premiere of "Isn't It Romantic." Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP

The actress has even more projects in the works.

Priyanka Chopra Jonas has several projects lined up. Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for Tiffany & Co.

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Everything to know about Priyanka Chopra Jonas, the former Miss World and Bollywood star who's dominating Hollywood

Priyanka Chopra Jonas' parents were doctors in the Indian army, so the family moved often.

Originally, Chopra Jonas wanted to be an engineer.

In 2003, Chopra Jonas made her first Bollywood movie, "The Hero: Love Story of a Spy."

In 2008's "Fashion," Chopra Jonas played a model and received backlash from the media, which accused her of trying to lose weight for the part.

She began writing an opinion column, "The Priyanka Chopra Column," for the Hindustan Times in 2009.

For a while, she was dating Bollywood star Shahid Kapoor, but they broke up in 2011.

Chopra Jonas' mother entered her in the Miss India pageant. She actually placed second, but went on to Miss World and won.

Chopra Jonas hosted the third season of India's "Fear Factor."

She was appointed India's official UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador for child rights in 2010.

Before "Quantico," Chopra Jonas may have been best known to Americans for her song "In My City," which featured artist will.i.am.

In July 2012, Chopra Jonas became the first Bollywood star signed by Creative Artists Agency.

One of her more notable American movie roles was voicing an airplane in the 2013 Disney animated movie "Planes."

In March 2015, it was revealed that Chopra Jonas landed the lead role in ABC's "Quantico," playing an FBI agent in training who finds herself in the middle of a terrorist attack in New York City.

In 2016, she received the People's Choice Award for favorite actress in a new TV Series for her role on "Quantico."

Chopra Jonas matched the red carpet with her 2016 Primetime Emmys look.

Chopra Jonas has a tattoo on her wrist that reads "Daddy's lil girl" in her father’s handwriting.

Chopra Jonas has been chosen as the face of many brands, including Pepsi, Nokia, Garnier, Nestlé, and Guess.

In January 2017, Chopra Jonas won another People's Choice Award.

Chopra Jonas stunned at the 2017 Met Gala, with Nick Jonas by her side.

She appeared as villain Victoria Leeds in the 2017 "Baywatch" reboot movie.

She started The Priyanka Chopra Foundation for Health and Education, which currently covers educational and medical expenses for children in India.

She is a spokeswoman for the UN's Girl Up campaign and an ambassador for Girl Rising, the global campaign for female education.

Chopra Jonas is a huge fan of Instagram, on which she has more than 54 million followers.

Chopra Jonas now splits her time among New York, Mumbai, and Los Angeles.

She also traveled to England to attend Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's royal wedding.

Chopra Jonas and Jonas started dating in May 2018.

They got engaged in July 2018, but didn't confirm it until August.

The couple got married at Umaid Bhawan Palace in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India.

Chopra Jonas also starred in the Jonas Brothers' music video for "Sucker."

In 2019, the actress starred in two movies: "Isn't It Romantic" and "The Sky Is Pink."

Chopra Jonas appeared in another Jonas Brothers music video in 2020.

Chopra Jonas will open up more about her life in an upcoming memoir.

The actress has even more projects in the works.