Priyanka Chopra Jonas
Priyanka Chopra Jonas is a multi-faceted talent, and one of the most recognized personalities in the world.
She is the recipient of numerous awards as an actor and producer, with more
than sixty international and Hollywood films to her credit, and in February 2021 became a New York Times Best Selling Author with her memoir “Unfinished.” She’ll next be seen in “Citadel” (Spring 2023), in which she stars alongside Richard Madden, a series by the Russo Brothers for Prime Video. Following that, she stars in “Love Again” (releasing May 12, 2023) with Sam Heughan and Celine Dion. Most recently Chopra Jonas starred in Netflix’s Academy Award Nominated feature “The White Tiger,” which she also executive produced. Under her production banner Purple Pebble Pictures, Chopra Jonas is partnered with Amazon Studios on a First Look deal, where she will develop a slate of global features and TV content for the streamer. Purple Pebble Pictures is also partnered with ViacomCBS to create original content focused on diversity and inclusion for its entertainment and youth channels. Chopra Jonas is a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and serves on the Executive Committee of the Actors Branch. She is also a member of the Producers Guild of America.
Chopra Jonas was featured on the cover of Time magazine’s “Time 100” issue, in which she was named one of the “Most Influential People” in the world, and has been recognized as one of Forbes “Most Powerful Women.” The Padma Shri, one of India’s highest civilian honors, was also conferred on her in 2016.
Chopra Jonas is a global UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador, and recipient of the prestigious Danny Kaye Humanitarian award. She is also a Global Citizen ambassador, and is involved in a number of efforts to protect children’s rights and to promote the education of girls around the world.
She lives in Los Angeles with her husband, Nick, their daughter, and Diana, Gino, and Panda, their three dogs.
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