Bruna Abdullah, a Brazilian actress and model, is a well-known face in Bollywood. Her captivating performance in the song “Subah Hone Na De” alongside Akshay Kumar significantly boosted her fame.
Wiki/Biography
Bruna Abdullah was born on Friday, October 24, 1986, in Porto Alegre, Brazil. She’s a Scorpio. After finishing school, she worked at a Brazilian bank. At 16, she won a local beauty pageant, receiving a computer and prize money – a significant win at a time when computers were less common.
The pageant judges offered her an agency contract, but she declined, choosing to continue her studies and her bank job. A Brazilian TV commercial followed, earning her $1,000. After graduating, she visited India as a tourist and unexpectedly connected with a modeling agency, leading to her first work in a song.
Physical Appearance
Bruna’s striking features include:
- Height (approx.): 5’9″
- Hair Color: Black
- Eye Color: Hazel
Family, Caste & Husband
Bruna comes from a Muslim family; her father is of Lebanese descent and her mother is of Italian-Portuguese ancestry. She has an older sister, Lú Abdalah.
Previously, Bruna was in a relationship with Omar Farooque, a businessman. Their relationship ended after appearing on the dance show, Nach Baliye 6. She later married her Scottish boyfriend, Allan Fraser, in May 2019 in Phuket, Thailand. They have a daughter, Isabella.
Career
Bruna’s career began with a video in Shekhar Suman’s debut album. She then appeared in the item song “Reham Kare” from the Bollywood film “Cash.” Her role as Giselle in “I Hate Luv Storys” (2010) and the item number “Subah Hone Na De” in “Desi Boyz” (2011) brought her widespread recognition.
Her Bollywood filmography includes “Grand Masti,” “Jai Ho,” “Mastizaade,” “Yea Toh Two Much Ho Gayaa,” and “Udanchhoo.” She made her Tamil debut in “Billa II” (2012), winning the Kalakar Award for Best International Youth Icon. She’s also appeared in commercials for Reebok with MS Dhoni and IndusInd Bank with Ranvir Shorey.
Bruna has participated in numerous reality shows, including “Dancing Queen,” “Khatron Ke Khiladi,” and “Nach Baliye 6.” She’s also worked as a VJ for Channel V, walked the ramp for various designers, and graced the covers of magazines like “FHM,” “Cosmopolitan,” and “Estetica India.” She has also endorsed Vero Moda.
Controversy
Bruna has faced controversies, including a wardrobe malfunction during the filming of “Robin Hood Ke Pote” (2016) and the viral spread of images from a topless photoshoot in 2018.
Favourite Things
Here are some of Bruna’s preferences:
| Category | Preference |
|---|---|
| Food | Lasagna, Mushroom Burrito |
| Beverage | Espresso Martini |
| Actors | Morgan Freeman, Aamir Khan, Shah Rukh Khan |
| Actresses | Priyanka Chopra, Tabu |
| Sport | Cricket |
| Cricketer | Yuvraj Singh |
Facts
Bruna enjoys cycling, traveling, and adventure sports. She often drinks alcohol and follows a vegan diet. She’s influenced by Osho’s teachings, supports PETA, and is katsaridaphobic (fear of cockroaches).
She’s a fan of Gisele Bündchen and owns a girls’ football team, Victorious Secret. Bruna prioritizes fitness, has two tattoos, and supported the “#MissingI” health awareness campaign in 2019, focusing on iodine deficiency and breastfeeding.
She famously shared her water birth experience on Instagram, detailing her desire for a gentle, drug-free birth with her husband, mother, doctor, and doula present.
