Freida Selena Pinto: Actress, Model,
Television
Presenter biography
Full
Name: Freida Selena Pinto
Date of
Birth: October 18, 1984
Place of
Birth: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Occupation: Actress,
Model, Television Presenter
Nationality: Indian
Early
Education
Pinto completed
her schooling at the Carmel of St. Joseph School in Malad, a suburb of Mumbai.
She then pursued higher education at St. Xavier's College in Mumbai, where she
majored in English literature with minors in psychology and economics.
Physical
Attributes
Height: 5 feet 5
inches (165 cm)
Eye
Color: Hazel Brown
Hair
Color: Black
Zodiac
Sign: Libra
Nationality: Indian
Religion:
Christianity (Mangalorean Catholic)
Career
After completing
her education in 2005, Pinto briefly worked as a model and television
presenter. She joined Elite Model Management India and appeared in various
television and print advertisements for brands such as Wrigley's, Škoda,
Vodafone India, Airtel, Visa, eBay, and De Beers.
Despite her early
interest in acting, Pinto was uncertain about pursuing it professionally until
she watched the film Monster (2003). The film's portrayal of a transformative
performance inspired her to take the leap into acting. She began auditioning
for roles and attended acting classes at the Barry John Acting Studio in Mumbai
to hone her skills.
These formative
experiences laid the foundation for Pinto's successful acting career, which
gained international recognition with her debut role in the critically
acclaimed film Slumdog Millionaire (2008).
Filmography Highlights
Miral (2010): Portrayed the title role in this Julian Schnabel-directed film.
You Will
Meet a Tall Dark Stranger (2010):
Worked under the direction of Woody Allen.
Rise of
the Planet of the Apes (2011):
Played Caroline Aranha, a primatologist, in this science fiction film.
Trishna
(2011): Starred as the lead in this adaptation of Thomas Hardy's Tess
of the d'Urbervilles.
Immortals
(2011): Featured as
Phaedra in this epic fantasy action film.
Desert
Dancer (2014): Played
Elaheh in this biographical drama.
Love
Sonia (2018): Appeared in
this Indian drama highlighting human trafficking.
Hillbilly
Elegy (2020): Portrayed Usha
in this Netflix original film.
Mr.
Malcolm's List (2022):
Starred as Selina Dalton in this period drama.
Television Appearances
Guerrilla
(2017): Starred in this
Showtime miniseries.
The Path
(2018): Had a recurring
role in this Hulu series.
Personal Life
Freida was previously engaged to publicist Rohan Antao, but the couple parted ways in 2009. She then dated her Slumdog Millionaire co-star Dev Patel from 2009 to 2014. In November 2019, she became engaged to American photographer Cory Tran. The couple married in 2020 and welcomed their first child, a son named Rumi-Ray, in November 2021.
Humanitarian
Work
Beyond her acting
career, Freida is actively involved in humanitarian causes. She joined the
Agassi Foundation, founded by Andre Agassi and Steffi Graf, which focuses on
providing education to underprivileged children. Freida is also a vocal
advocate for women's rights and empowerment, participating in various
initiatives and campaigns to promote gender equality.
Net Worth
As of 2025, Freida Pinto's estimated net worth is $14 million. Her income stems from her successful acting career, modeling assignments, brand endorsements, and television appearances
