Lucinda Nicholas is a multifaceted personality—a successful Australian model, actress, and beauty queen. Beyond her pageant wins and glamorous career, she’s known for her participation in high-profile reality TV shows and her journey navigating the Indian entertainment industry.

Wiki/Biography

Lucinda Nicholas was born on Friday, April 24, 1992, in Adelaide, South Australia. As of 2024, she is 32 years old. Her zodiac sign is Taurus. She holds a law degree, a testament to her academic achievements alongside her flourishing career in entertainment.

Her educational journey is impressive. In addition to her law degree, she completed intermediate acting training from Actors Ink, Australia in 2010, Lisa McAskill’s TV, Video, and Online Presenting course in 2013, and earned a yoga instructor certification (for both children and adults) from the Byron Yoga Centre, Australia in 2015.

Physical Appearance

• Height (approx.): 5’ 7”
• Weight (approx.): 55 kg
• Hair Colour: Medium ash-blonde
• Eye Colour: Lavender grey
• Body Measurements (approx.): 32-26-30

Family

Lucinda Nicholas hails from a Christian family with a unique blend of Middle Eastern (Lebanese grandfather) and European heritage. While details about her immediate family remain limited, a photograph shows her with her mother, hinting at a close family bond.

Parents & Siblings

Information regarding her parents and siblings is currently unavailable.

Relationships/Affairs

Baseer Ali

During her time on the reality TV show Ace of Space 2 (2019), Lucinda Nicholas began a relationship with fellow contestant Baseer Ali. Their romance blossomed on the show, but unfortunately, it ended shortly after its conclusion.

Career

Modelling

Lucinda’s modelling career began at the young age of 17. A significant early achievement was winning the Miss World South Australia title. She’s collaborated with renowned designers like Paolo Sebastian and graced the pages of numerous high-profile magazines, including HELLO! Magazine, GRAZIA, MAXIM Australia, FHM India, FEMINA India, and Women’s Health Australia. Notably, she was the first South Australian female model to be featured in the Australian edition of MAXIM magazine. She also starred in a nationwide campaign for Nivea alongside Bollywood actor Arjun Rampal.

Her career expanded internationally. In January 2019, she relocated to Dubai, securing various modeling opportunities. A career highlight was her January 2020 appearance on the cover of DE MODE magazine. She remains a sought-after model, working with several brands, magazines, and designers. She serves as the brand ambassador for Ipanema Sandals, Gerard McCabe Jewelers, and Novo Shoes Australia. A recent triumph was her showstopper debut for designer Shahin Mannan at the Bombay Times Fashion Week in September 2023.

Music Videos Appearances

Lucinda’s journey into the Indian entertainment industry began in 2013 when she relocated from Australia to India. That year she appeared in Yo Yo Honey Singh’s “Party All Night” music video from the film Boss. Her music video appearances continued with “Bullit” by Watermät and “You’re Beautiful” by Nathaniel (2014), an item song for the Telugu film Luckkunnodu (2017), “Koka Sawa Lakh Da” by Manjot Daula (2019), and “Ladgi Kamaal” by Tarsem Kamb (2022).

Television

Lucinda’s television career includes appearances in Hindi serials and reality shows. In 2017, she participated in Bigg Boss 11, becoming only the second Australian contestant on the show. Her participation, though brief (evicted on Day 15), provided valuable exposure. She also appeared in Pardes Mein Hai Mera Dil (2017) as Bella D’Costa and the web series Barcode (2018). Further showcasing her versatility, she was featured in BBC’s documentary series, Bollywood: The World’s Biggest Film Industry (2018) and participated in MTV’s Ace of Space 2 (2019), lasting until Day 65. She also had a role in the 202-episode mini-series, Stateless.

Films

Lucinda’s film career spans both Australian and Bollywood productions. She starred in the Australian film The Tail Job (2015), which premiered at the Slamdance Festival. Her Bollywood credits include Guest iin London (2017) and the crime/thriller The Stranger (2022).

Controversy

Issues With Bigg Boss Co-Contestants

Following her eviction from Bigg Boss 11, Lucinda publicly addressed discomfort with co-contestant Akash Dadlani’s behavior, citing unwanted touching and inappropriate advances. She also criticized Shilpa Shinde and Puneesh Sharma, expressing disappointment in their actions and accusing Puneesh of double standards. She felt betrayed by their vote to evict her after seemingly friendly interactions.

Favourites

• Cuisine: Indian food
• Actors: Leonardo DiCaprio, Chris Hemsworth, Salman Khan, Shahrukh Khan
• Actresses: Angelina Jolie, Megan Fox, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Priyanka Chopra
• Vacation spots: Paris, Prague, Los Angeles
• Colours: Black, white
• Band: The Pussycat Dolls

Facts/Trivia

• Nickname: Lucy
• Fashion icon status
• Continued her studies via correspondence while in India
• Published blogs on The Times of India website
• Avid traveler; considers travel for work a major accomplishment
• Fitness enthusiast; prefers yoga to the gym; active in sports since childhood
• Inspired by Aishwarya Rai to pursue acting
• Attended the New York Film Academy LA campus (interrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic)
• Studied stunt and fight work under Daniel Locicero (Mission Impossible stunt coordinator)
• Became friends with Sabyasachi Satapathy (Bigg Boss 11 contestant) who taught her Indian cooking
• Describes herself as an achiever, gentle, empathetic, passionate, strong-minded, and driven
• Prioritized family over attending the UK premiere of Guest iin London
• Enjoys Bollywood classics (Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham, Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam) and Hollywood films (Titanic, Slumdog Millionaire)
• Likes Hindi songs (“Jai Ho,” “Sheela Ki Jawani”) and English songs by The Pussycat Dolls
• As of March 2024, Lucinda has 107K Instagram followers