A Few Facts: Freida Pinto

Freida Pinto gained global fame when she starred in the Academy Award winning “Slumdog Millionaire” just a few short years ago which you can now catch on cable or direct.tv satellite. In that time, she’s gained notoriety for her breathtaking beauty and philanthropy and we salute Ms. Pinto for staying true to her Indian roots. Here are a few facts we bet you didn’t know about one of the world’s most beautiful women…
Freida’s father is a banker while her mother is a high-school principal. Her sister works as a producer on Indian television.
Freida once auditioned for the part of Bond Girl in the franchise’s “Quantum of Solace.” She did not get the part.
Freida now dates her Slumdog Millionaire costar, Dev Patel.
Freida is trained in Indian classical dance as well as the Latin dance discipline of salsa.
Her last name, Pinto, means “Little Chick.”
Freida says her favorite actresses are Marilyn Monroe and Nicole Kidman while her favorite actors are Jack Nicholson and Johnny Depp.
Freida was considered to replace actress Emma Stone in last year’s “Sucker Punch” but was not needed for the part.
Bet you didn’t know how well rounded your favorite Indian beauty really was!