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{{short description|Indian actress, model & television presenter (born 1979)}}
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{{Infobox person
{{Infobox person
| name = Waluscha De Sousa
| name = Waluscha De Sousa
| image = Waluscha Robinson, Marc Robinson at 'Elle Breast Cancer Campaign' (1).jpg
| image = Waluscha De Sousa graces GQ Style Awards (06) (cropped).jpg
| caption = Waluscha de Sousa (left) with Marc Robinson at 'Elle Breast Cancer Campaign'
| caption = De Sousa graces in GQ Style Awards 2018
| occupation = [[Actor]]
| occupation = {{hlist|Actress|model}}
| birth_name = Waluscha De Sousa <br> 28 November 1984 (age 31)
| birth_name = Waluscha De Sousa
| birth_date =
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1981|11|28|df=y}}
| birth_place = [[Goa]] [[India]]
| birth_place = [[Goa]], India
| yearsactive = 2000–present
| yearsactive = 2000–present
| spouse = {{marriage|[[Marc Robinson]]|2002|2013|reason=divorce}}
| ethnicity =
| spouse = [[Marc Robinson]] (m. 2002 - div. 2013)
| parents =
| parents =
| children = 3
| awards =
| children = Chanel Robinson, Brooklyn Robinson, Sienna Robinson
| awards =
}}
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'''Waluscha de Sousa''' is an Indian super [[Model (person)|model]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://photogallery.indiatimes.com/articleshow/46660340.cms| title= Waluscha D'Souza showcases a creation by Wendell Rodricks during the Day 6 of the Lakme Fashion Week | work=indiatimes.com|accessdate=29 February 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://photogallery.indiatimes.com/fashion/indian-shows/star-studded-charity-fashion-show/articleshow/34006871.cms| title= Waluscha D'Souza walks the ramp during the 5th edition of charity fashion show Ramp for Champs organised by Smile Foundation | work=indiatimes.com|accessdate=29 February 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://photogallery.indiatimes.com/awards/awards-and-honours/grazia-young-fashion-awards-14/articleshow/33729336.cms| title= Waluscha D'souza arrives for Grazia Young Fashion Awards | work=indiatimes.com|accessdate=29 February 2016}}</ref> and a [[film]] [[actress]]. She made her debut as a female lead opposite [[Shah Rukh Khan]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/meet-waluscha-de-sousa-shah-rukh-khan-s-new-leading-lady/story-6aOPAiaLbAQSHqNZWvMVyM.html| title= Meet Waluscha De Sousa, Shah Rukh Khan's new leading lady | work=hindustantimes.com|accessdate=29 February 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/shah-rukh-khan-made-me-feel-comfortable-on-fan-set-waluscha-de-sousa/| title= Shah Rukh made me feel comfortable on ‘Fan’ set: Waluscha De Sousa | work=indianexpress.com/|accessdate=29 February 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/shah-rukh-khan-fan-waluscha-de-sousa-ompletely-unbelievable-experience/| title= Romancing SRK in Fan was a completely unbelievable experience: Waluscha De Sousa | work=indianexpress.com/|accessdate=29 February 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://movies.ndtv.com/bollywood/fan-actress-waluscha-de-sousa-talks-about-working-with-shah-rukh-khan-1286216| title= Fan Actress Waluscha De Sousa Talks About Working With Shah Rukh Khan| work=ndtv.com|accessdate=29 February 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/bollywood/110316/srk-made-me-feel-comfortable-on-fan-set-waluscha-de-sousa.html| title= This is how SRK reacted when Waluscha De Sousa fumbled on the sets of Fan| work=deccanchronicle.com|accessdate=29 February 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.huffingtonpost.in/2016/03/11/srk-waluscha-de-sousa_n_9435832.html| title= Meet 'Fan' Girl Waluscha De Sousa, Who's Fabulous At Breaking Stereotypes| work=huffingtonpost.in|accessdate=29 February 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/srk-made-me-feel-comfortable-on-fan-set-waluscha-de-sousa/1/617709.html| title= SRK made me feel comfortable on Fan set: Waluscha De Sousa| work=intoday.in|accessdate=29 February 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/heres-what-waluscha-de-sousa-has-say-about-her-fan-co-star-shah-rukh-khan-670357| title= Here's what Waluscha De Sousa has to say about her 'Fan' co-star Shah Rukh Khan |work=ibtimes.co.in|accessdate=29 February 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/fashion-and-trends/srk-s-fan-leading-lady-waluscha-de-souza-reveals-her-fashion-secrets/story-ViLX2j4HtE9S9huvaEZtaO.html| title= SRK’s Fan leading lady Waluscha de Souza reveals her fashion secrets|work=hindustantimes.com|accessdate=21 March 2016}}</ref> in the 2016 Hindi film ''[[Fan (film)|Fan]]'' produced by [[Yash Raj Films]].


'''Waluscha De Sousa''' (born 28 November 1981)<ref name="amarujala">{{Cite web |last=Anand |title=पति को पहले ही तलाक दे चुकी हैं ये 5 अभिनेत्रियां, दिखने में ऐसे जैसे शादी हुई ही नहीं |url=https://www.amarujala.com/photo-gallery/entertainment/bollywood/mahira-khan-to-waluscha-de-sousa-these-divorcee-actress-not-come-in-news-for-their-divorce |access-date=2023-12-13 |website=[[Amar Ujala]] |language=hi}}</ref> is an Indian actress and model.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://photogallery.indiatimes.com/articleshow/46660340.cms |title=Waluscha D'Souza showcases a creation by Wendell Rodricks during the Day 6 of the Lakme Fashion Week |work=The Times of India |accessdate=29 February 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://photogallery.indiatimes.com/fashion/indian-shows/star-studded-charity-fashion-show/articleshow/34006871.cms |title=Waluscha D'Souza walks the ramp during the 5th edition of charity fashion show Ramp for Champs organised by Smile Foundation |work=The Times of India |accessdate=29 February 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://photogallery.indiatimes.com/awards/awards-and-honours/grazia-young-fashion-awards-14/articleshow/33729336.cms |title=Waluscha D'souza arrives for Grazia Young Fashion Awards |work=The Times of India |accessdate=29 February 2016}}</ref> She made her debut in the 2016 Hindi film ''[[Fan (2016 film)|Fan]],'' in which she starred alongside [[Shah Rukh Khan]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Meet Waluscha De Sousa, Shah Rukh Khan's new leading lady |url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/meet-waluscha-de-sousa-shah-rukh-khan-s-new-leading-lady/story-6aOPAiaLbAQSHqNZWvMVyM.html |accessdate=29 February 2016 |work=Hindustan Times}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |date=3 December 2016 |title=Tinder is not my thing: Waluscha De Sousa |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/brunch/tinder-is-not-my-thing-waluscha-de-sousa/story-ArZwnhh9SFdEDNOjTyi4SN.html |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20220408142722/https://www.hindustantimes.com/brunch/tinder-is-not-my-thing-waluscha-de-sousa/story-ArZwnhh9SFdEDNOjTyi4SN.html |archivedate=8 April 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Shah Rukh made me feel comfortable on 'Fan' set: Waluscha De Sousa |url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/shah-rukh-khan-made-me-feel-comfortable-on-fan-set-waluscha-de-sousa/ |accessdate=29 February 2016 |work=The Indian Express}}</ref><ref name="indiatoday.in">{{Cite web |title=Waluscha De Sousa recalls working with SRK in Fan: He is so charismatic {{!}} Exclusive |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/celebrities/story/waluscha-de-sousa-recalls-working-with-srk-in-fan-he-is-so-charismatic-exclusive-2399619-2023-06-29 |access-date=2023-12-13 |website=India Today |date=29 June 2023 |language=en}}</ref>
==Personal life==
Waluscha De Sousa hails from [[Goa]] and was discovered by famous Indian [[fashion designer]] [[Wendell Rodricks]] at the age of 16. <ref>{{cite web |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Waluscha-Dsouza-Coming-from-Goa-dance-and-music-is-my-veins/articleshow/46663517.cms| title= Waluscha De Souza: Coming from Goa, dance and music is my veins | work=timesofindia.indiatimes.com/|accessdate=29 February 2016}}</ref> <ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.huffingtonpost.in/2016/03/11/srk-waluscha-de-sousa_n_9435832.html| title= Meet 'Fan' Girl Waluscha De Sousa, Who's Fabulous At Breaking Stereotypes | work=huffingtonpost.in/|accessdate=11 March 2016}}</ref> She was married to [[Marc Robinson]] in [[Goa]] the couple have three children Chanel Robinson, Brooklyn Robinson, Sienna Robinson. The couple separated in 2013<ref>{{cite web |url=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/panache/waluscha-de-sousa-on-her-separation-from-fashion-choreographer-marc-robinson/articleshow/49166797.cms| title= Waluscha De Sousa on her separation from fashion choreographer Marc Robinson | work=economictimes.indiatimes.com/|accessdate=29 February 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/pune-times/Marriages-are-made-out-of-town/articleshow/1073590742.cms| title= Marc robinson and waluscha sousa are getting married in goa. |work=timesofindia.indiatimes.com/|accessdate=29 February 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mumbaimirror.com/entertainment/bollywood/My-marriage-may-have-ended-but-Im-not-a-cynic/articleshow/51348983.cms| title=MY MARRIAGE MAY HAVE ENDED BUT I’M NOT A CYNIC |work=mumbaimirror.com|accessdate=29 February 2016}}</ref>


== Early life and education ==
==Career==
Waluscha De Sousa hails from [[Goa]] and is of paternal [[Portuguese people|Portuguese]] and maternal [[Germans|German]] descent.<ref>{{cite web |title=Waluscha De Sousa talks about Fan, SRK and being a mother of three |url=http://www.filmfare.com/features/waluscha-de-souza-talks-about-fan-srk-and-being-a-mother-of-two-12822-2.html |website=Filmfare}}</ref> She was discovered by [[fashion designer]] [[Wendell Rodricks]] at the age of 16.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Waluscha-Dsouza-Coming-from-Goa-dance-and-music-is-my-veins/articleshow/46663517.cms |title=Waluscha De Souza: Coming from Goa, dance and music is my veins |work=The Times of India |date=10 April 2015 |accessdate=29 February 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.huffingtonpost.in/2016/03/11/srk-waluscha-de-sousa_n_9435832.html |title=Meet 'Fan' Girl Waluscha De Sousa, Who's Fabulous At Breaking Stereotypes |work=HuffPost |date=11 March 2016 |accessdate=11 March 2016}}</ref>
Waluscha modeled for leading designers in the country and subsequently took part in the [[Miss India]] Pageant where she secured herself the ‘Miss Body Beautiful’ title. <ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sirg.co/entertainment/waluscha-de-sousa-fan-co-star-speaks/ | title=Waluscha De Sousa, FAN co-star opens up about herself and SRK |work=sirg.co|accessdate=11 March 2016}}</ref>
She did her first TV commercial for [[Pepsi]] with [[Shah Rukh Khan]] at the age of 17. Years later, she once again featured in a [[Hyundai]] commercial with the actor. <ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.gulte.com/movienews/36332/Ileana-Is-Replaced-By-Waluscha-DeSousa | title=Ileana Is Replaced By Waluscha De'Sousa |work=sirg.co|accessdate=25 February 2016}}</ref>
She have also been the face of brands including Jaipur Jewels and L’Oreal. <ref>{{cite web |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/events/mumbai/Jaipur-Jewels-unveils-its-new-collection-in-Mumbai/articleshow/48572000.cms | title=Jaipur Jewels unveils its new collection in Mumbai |work=timesofindia.indiatimes.com|accessdate=21 August 2015}}</ref>
<ref>{{cite web |url=http://bollywoodhelpline.com/news-gossips/filmy-buzz/waluscha-de-sousa-for-jaipur-jewels/29182 | title=Waluscha De Sousa for Jaipur Jewels|work=bollywoodhelpline.com/|accessdate=17 August 2015}}</ref>


Waluscha lived by the beach and was an athlete in her growing years. She loves the outdoors and is a complete adventurer. She studied at 'Our Lady of the Rosary' at Dona Paula in [[Panjim]] and later completed her graduation at [[St. Xavier's College, Mapusa, Goa|St. Xavier's College]], [[Mapusa]].
==Magazine covers==
* [[FHM (India)]] <ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/photos/352281/shahrukhs-fan-co-star-cover-fhm| title=Shahrukh's Fan co-star on the cover of FHM!|work=pinkvilla.com|accessdate=31 March 2016}}</ref>
*[[Verve_ (magazine)]] <ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sabfilmyhai.com/waluscha-de-sousa-on-verve-magazine-cover-july-2015-issue/| title=Waluscha De Sousa on Verve Magazine Cover July 2015 Issue|work=sabfilmyhai.com|accessdate=29 February 2016}}</ref>
*[[Harper’s Bazaar]] <ref>{{cite web |url=http://blogtobollywood.com/waluscha-de-sousa-stuns-us-with-her-beauty-in-harpers-bazaar-cover/| title=Waluscha De Sousa stuns us with her beauty in Harper’s Bazaar Cover|work=blogtobollywood.com/|accessdate=29 February 2016}}</ref>
*Bollywood FilmFame Cover <ref>{{cite web |url=http://bollywoodhelpline.com/news-gossips/filmy-buzz/fan-girl-waluscha-de-sousa-on-bollywood-filmfame-cover/34264| title=Fan Girl Waluscha De Sousa on Bollywood FilmFame Cover|work=bollywoodhelpline.com/|accessdate=29 February 2016}}</ref>
*[[Travel + Leisure Magazine]] (India)<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.boxofficecapsule.com/news/Waluscha-De-Sousa-Looking-Gorgeous-On-The-Cover-Of-Travel--Leisure-Magazine-13722|title= Waluscha De Sousa on Travel + Leisure Magazine Cover|work=boxofficecapsule.com|accessdate=29 February 2016}}</ref>
*Viva Goa <ref>{{cite web |url=http://vivagoamagazine.com/details.php?id=1097|title= Waluscha De Sousa on Viva Goa Cover|work=vivagoamagazine.com/|accessdate=29 February 2016}}</ref>
*Femina Salon and Spa <ref>{{cite web |url=http://bollywoodtadkamasala.blogspot.com/2016/03/waluscha-de-sousa-on-cover-of-femina.html|title= Waluscha De Sousa on Cover of Femina|work=bollywoodtadkamasala.blogspot.com|accessdate=17 March 2016}}</ref>
*Smartlife <ref>{{cite web |url=http://bollywoodhelpline.com/news-gossips/filmy-buzz/Waluscha-De-Sousa-%E2%80%9CLady-Come-Lately%E2%80%9D-Cover-Page/31915|title= Waluscha De Sousa “Lady Come Lately” Cover Page|work=bollywoodhelpline.com|accessdate=04 November 2015}}</ref>
==References==
{{Reflist|20em}}


== Career ==
{{Yash Raj Films |state=collapsed}}
Waluscha modeled for leading designers in the country and subsequently took part in the [[Femina Miss India|Miss India]] pageant, where she secured herself the "Miss Body Beautiful" title.<ref>{{cite web |title=Waluscha De Sousa to join Lara Dutta for 'Miss India Universe 2016 hunt |url=http://indianexpress.com/article/lifestyle/fashion/waluscha-de-sousa-to-join-lara-dutta-for-miss-india-universe-2016-hunt-2994431/ |website=The Indian Express |accessdate=26 September 2016 |date=24 August 2016}}</ref> She did her first TV commercial for [[Pepsi]] with [[Shah Rukh Khan]] at the age of 17. Years later, she once again featured in a [[Hyundai Group|Hyundai]] commercial with the actor.<ref>{{cite web |title=SRK is more at ease while shooting an ad: Waluscha De Sousa |url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/interview-srk-is-more-at-ease-while-shooting-an-ad-waluscha-de-sousa-2203881 |website=Daily News and Analysis |accessdate=26 September 2016 |date=20 April 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Meet Shah Rukh Khan's Smoking Hot 'Fan' Co-star Waluscha De Sousa |url=http://www.abplive.in/photos/meet-shah-rukh-khans-smoking-hot-fan-co-star-waluscha-de-sousa-292123 |website=ABP News |accessdate=26 September 2016 |date=17 February 2016 |archive-date=18 August 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160818005148/http://www.abplive.in/photos/meet-shah-rukh-khans-smoking-hot-fan-co-star-waluscha-de-sousa-292123 |url-status=dead }}</ref> She has also been the face of brands including Jaipur Jewels, [[L'Oreal]],<ref>{{cite news |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/events/mumbai/Jaipur-Jewels-unveils-its-new-collection-in-Mumbai/articleshow/48572000.cms |title=Jaipur Jewels unveils its new collection in Mumbai |work=The Times of India |date=21 August 2015 |accessdate=21 August 2015}}</ref> [[Avon Products|Avon Haircare naturals]],<ref>{{cite web |title=Waluscha De Sousa becomes face of Avon hair care |url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ians/waluscha-de-sousa-becomes-face-of-avon-hair-care-116090600782_1.html |website=Business Standard |accessdate=26 September 2016 |date=6 September 2016}}</ref> Falguni and Shane's new Peacock collection 2016.<ref>{{cite web |title=Work of art: Waluscha De Sousa's photoshoot is getting painted on canvas |url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/work-of-art-waluscha-de-sousa-s-photoshoot-is-getting-painted-on-canvas/story-XopwMSFqYDK5aD7d4krv8J.html |website=Hindustan Times |accessdate=26 September 2016 |date=5 August 2016}}</ref>

In 2016 Waluscha made her debut with Shahrukh Khan's film ''[[Fan (2016 film)|Fan]]''.

== Personal life ==
She was married to [[Marc Robinson]] in Goa. The couple have three children, Chanel Robinson, Brooklyn Robinson and Sienna Robinson. The couple filed for a divorce in 2013.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/panache/waluscha-de-sousa-on-her-separation-from-fashion-choreographer-marc-robinson/articleshow/49166797.cms |title=Waluscha De Sousa on her separation from fashion choreographer Marc Robinson |work=The Times of India |date=30 September 2015 |accessdate=29 February 2016 |last1=Reddy |first1=Sujata }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/pune-times/Marriages-are-made-out-of-town/articleshow/1073590742.cms |title=Marc robinson and waluscha sousa are getting married in goa. |work=The Times of India |date=30 January 2002 |accessdate=29 February 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mumbaimirror.com/entertainment/bollywood/My-marriage-may-have-ended-but-Im-not-a-cynic/articleshow/51348983.cms |title=MY MARRIAGE MAY HAVE ENDED BUT I'M NOT A CYNIC |work=Mumbai Mirror |accessdate=29 February 2016}}</ref>

== Magazine covers ==
* [[FHM (India)]]<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/photos/352281/shahrukhs-fan-co-star-cover-fhm |title=Shahrukh's Fan co-star on the cover of FHM! |work=Pinkvilla |accessdate=31 March 2016 |archive-date=4 April 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160404025222/http://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/photos/352281/shahrukhs-fan-co-star-cover-fhm |url-status=dead }}</ref>
*[[Verve (Indian magazine)|Verve]]<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sabfilmyhai.com/waluscha-de-sousa-on-verve-magazine-cover-july-2015-issue/ |title=Waluscha De Sousa on Verve Magazine Cover July 2015 Issue |work=sabfilmyhai.com |accessdate=29 February 2016 |archive-date=26 March 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160326211136/http://www.sabfilmyhai.com/waluscha-de-sousa-on-verve-magazine-cover-july-2015-issue/ |url-status=dead }}</ref>
*[[Harper’s Bazaar]]<ref>{{cite web |url=http://blogtobollywood.com/waluscha-de-sousa-stuns-us-with-her-beauty-in-harpers-bazaar-cover/ |title=Waluscha De Sousa stuns us with her beauty in Harper's Bazaar Cover |work=blogtobollywood.com |accessdate=29 February 2016}}</ref>
*Bollywood FilmFame Cover{{Citation needed|date=December 2022}}
*[[Travel + Leisure Magazine]] (India)<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.boxofficecapsule.com/news/Waluscha-De-Sousa-Looking-Gorgeous-On-The-Cover-Of-Travel--Leisure-Magazine-13722 |title=Waluscha De Sousa on Travel + Leisure Magazine Cover |work=boxofficecapsule.com |accessdate=29 February 2016}}{{dead link|date=December 2023}}</ref>
*Viva Goa<ref>{{cite web |url=http://vivagoamagazine.com/details.php?id=1097 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170207180506/http://vivagoamagazine.com/details.php?id=1097 |url-status=dead |archive-date=7 February 2017 |title=Waluscha De Sousa on Viva Goa Cover |work=Vivagoa Magazine |accessdate=29 February 2016}}</ref>
*Femina Salon and Spa
*Smartlife{{Citation needed|date=December 2022}}
* [[Elle (magazine)|Elle]] beauty<ref>{{cite web |title=Waluscha De Sousa on what to expect from her big, fat Bollywood debut |url=http://elle.in/magazine/waluscha-de-sousa-on-what-to-expect-from-her-big-fat-bollywood-debut/ |website=Elle India |accessdate=26 September 2016 |archive-date=6 October 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161006161805/http://elle.in/magazine/waluscha-de-sousa-on-what-to-expect-from-her-big-fat-bollywood-debut |url-status=dead }}</ref>
* [[GQ (Indian edition)|GQ India]]<ref>{{cite web |title=Meet Shah Rukh Khan's new lady love, Waluscha De Sousa |url=http://www.gqindia.com/get-smart/personalities/meet-shah-rukh-khans-new-lady-love-waluscha-de-sousa/ |website=GQ India |accessdate=26 September 2016 |archive-date=8 September 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160908172045/http://www.gqindia.com/get-smart/personalities/meet-shah-rukh-khans-new-lady-love-waluscha-de-sousa/ |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Stunning! Waluscha De Sousa graces the latest issue of GQ India |url=http://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/magazine-covers/352502/stunning-waluscha-de-sousa-graces-latest-issue-gq-india |website=Pinkvilla.com |accessdate=26 September 2016 }}{{Dead link|date=November 2023 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>
* [[Vogue India|Vogue]] beauty editorial<ref>{{cite web |title=Waluscha de Sousa during Vogue Beauty Awards on July 27, 2016 in Mumbai |url=http://photogallery.indiatimes.com/awards/awards-and-honours/vogue-beauty-awards/Vogue-Beauty-Awards-16/articleshow/53433534.cms |website=The Times of India |accessdate=26 September 2016}}</ref>
* [[Cine Blitz]]
* [[MW (Indian magazine)|Man's World]]<ref>{{cite web |title=Guess Who's Back |url=http://www.mansworldindia.com/mw-md1027/ |website=Man's World |accessdate=26 September 2016 |archive-date=25 June 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180625104137/https://www.mansworldindia.com/mw-md1027/ |url-status=dead }}</ref>

== Filmography ==
{{Pending films key}}
{|class="wikitable sortable" style="font-size:100%"
|- style="text-align:center;"
! scope="col" | Year
! scope="col" | Movie
! scope="col" | Role
! scope="col" | Language
! scope="col" | Notes
|-
| 2016
| ''[[Fan (2016 film)|Fan]]''
| Bela Khanna
| [[Hindi language|Hindi]]
| Debut film
|-
| 2019
| ''[[Lucifer (2019 Indian film)|Lucifer]]''
| Dancer
| [[Malayalam]]
|Cameo
|-
| 2020
| ''[[Crackdown (web series)|Crackdown]]''<ref name="indiatoday.in"/><ref>{{Cite news |date=2023-05-20 |title=Waluscha De Sousa on 'Crackdown 2': Season 2 is much bigger, better, fiery, and fierce |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/web-series/news/hindi/waluscha-de-sousa-on-crackdown-2-season-2-is-much-bigger-better-fiery-and-fierce/articleshow/100371552.cms?from=mdr |access-date=2023-12-13 |issn=0971-8257}}</ref>
| Garima Kalra, Zorawar's wife/Mausam Masoud, [[Inter-Services Intelligence|ISI]] Agent
| rowspan=3| Hindi
| Web series released on [[Voot]]
|-
| rowspan="2" | 2021
| ''[[Time to Dance]]''
| Meher
|
|-
| ''[[Antim: The Final Truth]]''
| Chingari
|
|-
| rowspan="2" | 2022
| ''[[Escaype Live]]''
|Gia Bose
| Hindi
| Web series on [[Disney+ Hotstar]]
|-
|''[[Tanaav]]''<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/tanaav-indian-adaptation-of-fauda-to-stream-on-sony-liv-from-november-11/article66026277.ece|title='Tanaav,' Indian adaptation of 'Fauda' to stream on Sony LIV from November 11|newspaper=The Hindu |date=October 18, 2022|via=www.thehindu.com}}</ref>
|
| Hindi
|[[SonyLIV]]
|-
| rowspan="2" |2024
| ''[[Karmma Calling]]''
| Dolly Bhatia
|Hindi
| Web series released on [[Disney+ Hotstar]]
|-
|''Crackdown 2''<ref>{{Cite news |title=Waluscha De Sousa on 'Crackdown 2': Season 2 is much bigger, better, fiery, and fierce |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/web-series/news/hindi/waluscha-de-sousa-on-crackdown-2-season-2-is-much-bigger-better-fiery-and-fierce/articleshow/100371552.cms }}</ref>
|Garima Kalra
|Hindi
|Web series released on OTT
|}

===Television===
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! style="background:#B0C4DE;" | Year
! style="background:#B0C4DE;" | Show
! style="background:#B0C4DE;" | Note(s)
|-
| 2019
| ''[[Nach Baliye 9]]''
| Host
|-
| rowspan="2" | 2021
| ''[[Indian Pro Music League]]''
| Host
|-
|''[[Bigg Boss 15]]''
|Guest
|-
|}

== References ==
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== External links ==
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Latest revision as of 19:22, 22 September 2024

Waluscha De Sousa
De Sousa graces in GQ Style Awards 2018
Born
Waluscha De Sousa

(1981-11-28) 28 November 1981 (age 43)
Goa, India
Occupations
  • Actress
  • model
Years active2000–present
Spouse
​
​
(m. 2002; div. 2013)​
Children3

Waluscha De Sousa (born 28 November 1981)[1] is an Indian actress and model.[2][3][4] She made her debut in the 2016 Hindi film Fan, in which she starred alongside Shah Rukh Khan.[5][6][7][8]

Early life and education

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Waluscha De Sousa hails from Goa and is of paternal Portuguese and maternal German descent.[9] She was discovered by fashion designer Wendell Rodricks at the age of 16.[10][11]

Waluscha lived by the beach and was an athlete in her growing years. She loves the outdoors and is a complete adventurer. She studied at 'Our Lady of the Rosary' at Dona Paula in Panjim and later completed her graduation at St. Xavier's College, Mapusa.

Career

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Waluscha modeled for leading designers in the country and subsequently took part in the Miss India pageant, where she secured herself the "Miss Body Beautiful" title.[12] She did her first TV commercial for Pepsi with Shah Rukh Khan at the age of 17. Years later, she once again featured in a Hyundai commercial with the actor.[13][14] She has also been the face of brands including Jaipur Jewels, L'Oreal,[15] Avon Haircare naturals,[16] Falguni and Shane's new Peacock collection 2016.[17]

In 2016 Waluscha made her debut with Shahrukh Khan's film Fan.

Personal life

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She was married to Marc Robinson in Goa. The couple have three children, Chanel Robinson, Brooklyn Robinson and Sienna Robinson. The couple filed for a divorce in 2013.[18][19][20]

Magazine covers

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Filmography

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Key
† Denotes films that have not yet been released
Year Movie Role Language Notes
2016 Fan Bela Khanna Hindi Debut film
2019 Lucifer Dancer Malayalam Cameo
2020 Crackdown[8][31] Garima Kalra, Zorawar's wife/Mausam Masoud, ISI Agent Hindi Web series released on Voot
2021 Time to Dance Meher
Antim: The Final Truth Chingari
2022 Escaype Live Gia Bose Hindi Web series on Disney+ Hotstar
Tanaav[32] Hindi SonyLIV
2024 Karmma Calling Dolly Bhatia Hindi Web series released on Disney+ Hotstar
Crackdown 2[33] Garima Kalra Hindi Web series released on OTT

Television

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Year Show Note(s)
2019 Nach Baliye 9 Host
2021 Indian Pro Music League Host
Bigg Boss 15 Guest

References

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  1. ^ Anand. "पति को पहले ही तलाक दे चुकी हैं ये 5 अभिनेत्रियां, दिखने में ऐसे जैसे शादी हुई ही नहीं". Amar Ujala (in Hindi). Retrieved 13 December 2023.
  2. ^ "Waluscha D'Souza showcases a creation by Wendell Rodricks during the Day 6 of the Lakme Fashion Week". The Times of India. Retrieved 29 February 2016.
  3. ^ "Waluscha D'Souza walks the ramp during the 5th edition of charity fashion show Ramp for Champs organised by Smile Foundation". The Times of India. Retrieved 29 February 2016.
  4. ^ "Waluscha D'souza arrives for Grazia Young Fashion Awards". The Times of India. Retrieved 29 February 2016.
  5. ^ "Meet Waluscha De Sousa, Shah Rukh Khan's new leading lady". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 29 February 2016.
  6. ^ "Tinder is not my thing: Waluscha De Sousa". 3 December 2016. Archived from the original on 8 April 2022.
  7. ^ "Shah Rukh made me feel comfortable on 'Fan' set: Waluscha De Sousa". The Indian Express. Retrieved 29 February 2016.
  8. ^ a b "Waluscha De Sousa recalls working with SRK in Fan: He is so charismatic | Exclusive". India Today. 29 June 2023. Retrieved 13 December 2023.
  9. ^ "Waluscha De Sousa talks about Fan, SRK and being a mother of three". Filmfare.
  10. ^ "Waluscha De Souza: Coming from Goa, dance and music is my veins". The Times of India. 10 April 2015. Retrieved 29 February 2016.
  11. ^ "Meet 'Fan' Girl Waluscha De Sousa, Who's Fabulous At Breaking Stereotypes". HuffPost. 11 March 2016. Retrieved 11 March 2016.
  12. ^ "Waluscha De Sousa to join Lara Dutta for 'Miss India Universe 2016 hunt". The Indian Express. 24 August 2016. Retrieved 26 September 2016.
  13. ^ "SRK is more at ease while shooting an ad: Waluscha De Sousa". Daily News and Analysis. 20 April 2016. Retrieved 26 September 2016.
  14. ^ "Meet Shah Rukh Khan's Smoking Hot 'Fan' Co-star Waluscha De Sousa". ABP News. 17 February 2016. Archived from the original on 18 August 2016. Retrieved 26 September 2016.
  15. ^ "Jaipur Jewels unveils its new collection in Mumbai". The Times of India. 21 August 2015. Retrieved 21 August 2015.
  16. ^ "Waluscha De Sousa becomes face of Avon hair care". Business Standard. 6 September 2016. Retrieved 26 September 2016.
  17. ^ "Work of art: Waluscha De Sousa's photoshoot is getting painted on canvas". Hindustan Times. 5 August 2016. Retrieved 26 September 2016.
  18. ^ Reddy, Sujata (30 September 2015). "Waluscha De Sousa on her separation from fashion choreographer Marc Robinson". The Times of India. Retrieved 29 February 2016.
  19. ^ "Marc robinson and waluscha sousa are getting married in goa". The Times of India. 30 January 2002. Retrieved 29 February 2016.
  20. ^ "MY MARRIAGE MAY HAVE ENDED BUT I'M NOT A CYNIC". Mumbai Mirror. Retrieved 29 February 2016.
  21. ^ "Shahrukh's Fan co-star on the cover of FHM!". Pinkvilla. Archived from the original on 4 April 2016. Retrieved 31 March 2016.
  22. ^ "Waluscha De Sousa on Verve Magazine Cover July 2015 Issue". sabfilmyhai.com. Archived from the original on 26 March 2016. Retrieved 29 February 2016.
  23. ^ "Waluscha De Sousa stuns us with her beauty in Harper's Bazaar Cover". blogtobollywood.com. Retrieved 29 February 2016.
  24. ^ "Waluscha De Sousa on Travel + Leisure Magazine Cover". boxofficecapsule.com. Retrieved 29 February 2016.[dead link‍]
  25. ^ "Waluscha De Sousa on Viva Goa Cover". Vivagoa Magazine. Archived from the original on 7 February 2017. Retrieved 29 February 2016.
  26. ^ "Waluscha De Sousa on what to expect from her big, fat Bollywood debut". Elle India. Archived from the original on 6 October 2016. Retrieved 26 September 2016.
  27. ^ "Meet Shah Rukh Khan's new lady love, Waluscha De Sousa". GQ India. Archived from the original on 8 September 2016. Retrieved 26 September 2016.
  28. ^ "Stunning! Waluscha De Sousa graces the latest issue of GQ India". Pinkvilla.com. Retrieved 26 September 2016.[permanent dead link‍]
  29. ^ "Waluscha de Sousa during Vogue Beauty Awards on July 27, 2016 in Mumbai". The Times of India. Retrieved 26 September 2016.
  30. ^ "Guess Who's Back". Man's World. Archived from the original on 25 June 2018. Retrieved 26 September 2016.
  31. ^ "Waluscha De Sousa on 'Crackdown 2': Season 2 is much bigger, better, fiery, and fierce". The Times of India. 20 May 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 13 December 2023.
  32. ^ "'Tanaav,' Indian adaptation of 'Fauda' to stream on Sony LIV from November 11". The Hindu. 18 October 2022 – via www.thehindu.com.
  33. ^ "Waluscha De Sousa on 'Crackdown 2': Season 2 is much bigger, better, fiery, and fierce".
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