Rochelle Rao is an Indian model, actress and television host. She became a household name after appearing in “The Kapil Sharma Show”. She has participated in reality shows like Bigg Boss and Jhalak Dikhla Jaa.
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Rochelle Rao was born on Friday, November 25, 1988 in Chennai (age 30 years 2019). She received her B.A. Holds Bachelor’s Degree in Electronic Media from MOP Vaishnav Women’s College, Chennai. Before venturing into the world of glamor, Rochelle Rao participated in the Miss South India competition and emerged as the first runner-up. After participating in the beauty pageant, Rao anchored the sixth season of the Indian Premier League. She rose to fame when she played the role of “Lottery” in the comedy show “The Kapil Sharma Show”.
appearance
- Height (approximately): 5′ 5″
- Body measurements (approximately): 32-26-34
family and religion
Rochelle Rao was born in a Catholic Christian family to a Telugu-German father and an Anglo-Indian mother. Her father, Dr. NV Rao, is a medical consultant on herbal extracts, and her mother’s name is Wendy Rao.
Rochelle Rao childhood images
Rochelle Rao and her mother-Wendy Rao
Rochelle Rao’s father – Dr. NV Rao
She had twin brothers, the late Noel Ron Rao and Fritz David Rao. The late U.S. citizen Noel Rohn Rao died in Afghanistan while serving with the U.S. Army.
Rochelle Rao’s brother – the late Noel Rohn Rao
Rochelle Rao’s brother – Fritz David Rao
Rochelle has a sister, Paloma Rao, who is also an actress and presenter.
Rochelle Rao and her sister-Paloma Rao
Rochelle Rao is in a relationship with model Keith Sequeira. The couple tied the knot on March 3, 2018, in Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu.
Rochelle Rao and Keith Sequeira
Rochelle Rao wedding photos
Profession
Rochelle Maria Rao started her career as a TV Anchor for the Chennai TV channel “Channel UFX”. In January 2012, she participated in the Miss South India beauty pageant and emerged as the first runner-up.
Rochelle Rao wins first runner-up of Miss South India Pantaloons Femina
She won the Miss India International pageant in 2012. She also won the titles of Miss Charming Diva, Miss Rampage and Miss Beautiful Body. In the 2012 Miss International beauty pageant, Rao ranked ninth among 80 contestants.
Rochelle Rao-Femina Miss India International 2012
In 2014, she appeared on the Kingfisher calendar.
Rochelle Rao on Kingfisher Calendar
Rochelle Rao was the host of the sixth season of the Indian Premier League 2013.
Rochelle Rao as IPL host
In 2013, she appeared in the dance reality show “Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa”.
Rochelle Rao in Jhalak Dikhla Jaa
Rochelle Rao has also appeared on Fox Life’s travel show “Life Mein Ek Baar” along with Pia Trivedi, Evelyn Sharma and Mahek Chahal.
Rochelle Rao in Life Mein Ek Baar
Rochelle participated in the fifth season of Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi Darr Ka Blockbuster.
Rochelle Rao in ‘Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi Darr Ka Blockbuster’
In 2015, she appeared as a contestant in the reality show Bigg Boss 9 alongside Keith Sequeira. Rochelle finished third.
Rochelle Rao in Bigg Boss 9
Rao rose to fame playing the role of “Lottery” in the comedy show “The Kapil Sharma Show”.
Rochelle Rao plays ‘Lottery’ on ‘The Kapil Sharma Show’
Rochelle Rao on ‘The Kapil Sharma Show’
In 2019, Rochelle Rao and her husband Keith Sequeira participated in the dance reality show Nach Baliye Season 9.
salary
Rochelle Rao charges nearly Rs 3-4 lakh per episode.
dispute
- Rochelle Rao was detained at Bengaluru airport for nearly 3 hours for not switching off her mobile phone.
favorite thing
- Food: Kobe steak, wasabi shrimp
- Actress: Scarlett Johansson
- Movie: Here and Now (1995)
- Song: “Moves Like Jagger” by Maroon 5
- Cafe/Bar: Thirsty Crow in Chennai
- Books: Harry Potter Series
- Destinations: Goa, New York, Brazil, Paris
- Quote: If you don’t stand up for something, you’ll fall for anything.
fact
- Rochelle Rao is actively involved in various charities and NGOs. She is an ambassador for an NGO called Smile Foundation, which supports children from poor families.
- In an interview, she revealed that she would love to start her own church and NGO.
- Her hobbies include reading, listening to music and traveling.
- Her dream is to become famous.
- She is a huge fan of American artist Patrick Swayze.
- Rochelle Rao drinks occasionally.
- There were rumors that Rao was going to become a nun. However, the model called it “the craziest rumor she’s ever heard about herself.”
- She has a tattoo on her right ankle.
Rochelle Rao’s tattoo on her right ankle
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