Gaelyn Mendonca (born 5 November 1988) is an Indian film actress, model and VJ for MTV India. She is best known for hosting WWE Now India and MTV Hustle.[1]
Early life and education
Gaelyn Mendonca was born on 5 November 1988 in Mumbai, India, and grew up in Orlem. She graduated from Carmel of St. Joseph School, and later studied economics and sociology at St. Xavier's College.[2] For five consecutive years, she won street dance competitions at Malhar.[3]
Career
Mendonca began her career as a model while attending St Xavier's College. She has walked for numerous brands, including Lakme Fashion Week. After graduating from college, she began her broadcasting career as an anchor with Good Times on the program Cool Quotient.
In 2013, Mendonca won the MTV VJ Hunt alongside Sunanda Wong. In the same year, she made her Bollywood debut in Rohan Sippy's Nautanki Saala![4][5] As a VJ, she has hosted several programs[6][7] and covered the 2011 Cricket World Cup.[8] In 2016, She began hosting MTV Roadies[9] and the reality rap program MTV Hustle.[10][11]
In 2019, Mendonca was signed to World Wrestling Entertainment as a host for WWE Now India,[12] which covers wrestling news for viewers in India.[13][14]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Nautanki Saala | Chitra Singh | Bollywood Debut |
Television
| Year | Show | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | MTV Roadies X4: Your Gang, Your Glory | Host |
| 2016 | LinkedIn MTV Get A Job | Host |
| 2017 | MTV Roadies Rising | Host |
| 2019 | MTV Hustle | Host |
| 2020 | Myntra Fashion Superstar | Host |
Personal life
On 29 December 2017, Mendonca married her longtime boyfriend Sheehan Furtado.[15]
References
- ↑ WWE launches new WWE NOW INDIA series. WWE. WWE. Retrieved 2019-03-17.
- ↑ Meet Gaelyn, the new face of Roadies, Chakravorty, Vinayak. India Today(April 5, 2016).
- ↑ VJ Gaelyn Mendonca's B-Town debut with 'Nautanki Saala'
- ↑ Meet Gaelyn, the new face of Roadies. India Today(5 April 2016).
- ↑ Rohan Sippy's 'Nautanki Saala!' and other romantic films directed by him. Republic World. Retrieved 2021-04-08.
- ↑ MTV India dating show airs episode with gay contestants. Los Angeles Blade: LGBTQ News, Rights, Politics, Entertainment(2018-11-20). Retrieved 2021-04-08.
- ↑ Get set for the grand finale of MTV Lockdown Stars that goes Live on Instagram this Saturday. www.indulgexpress.com. Retrieved 2021-04-08.
- ↑ Gaelyn Mendonca: My strength is the gift of the gab - Times of India. The Times of India. Retrieved 2021-04-08.
- ↑ MTV Roadies Xtreme 2018 (Season 16) | Here's What Gang leaders are Earning for an Episode. Chandigarh Metro(2018-03-11). Retrieved 2021-04-08.
- ↑ Meet Nautanki Saala Babe Gaelyn Mendonca | Bollywood | www.indiatimes.com
- ↑ Nikhil Chinapa and Raja Kumari hold the baton high for gender neutral music at MTV Hustle From Home. www.radioandmusic.com. Retrieved 2021-04-08.
- ↑ WWE launches new WWE NOW INDIA series. WWE. Retrieved 2021-04-08.
- ↑ WWE Champion Drew McIntyre reveals his ‘desi’ side and it’s sure to make you fall in love!. Hindustan Times(2020-10-30). Retrieved 2021-04-08.
- ↑ WWE presents a new series made just for the WWE Universe in India, Dhyani, Kunal. InsideSport(2019-03-07). Retrieved 2021-04-08.
- ↑ MTV VJ Gaelyn Mendonca marries boyfriend in a Church wedding [PHOTOS], Gaikwad, Pramod. www.ibtimes.co.in(2017-12-31). Retrieved 2021-04-08.