Jacqueline Fernandez was recently honoured at the prestigious 2025 Italian Global Series Festival (IGSF) in Rimini, Italy, where she was celebrated for her remarkable contribution to global cinema. The event, known for acknowledging outstanding talent from around the world, featured Jacqueline as one of the key awardees during the festival’s grand opening night.
The Housefull 5 actress took to Instagram to share her gratitude and express her joy at being recognized on such an esteemed platform. In her heartfelt message, Jacqueline highlighted the power of cinema to connect people across time, languages, and continents. She wrote, "Cinema as an art for me is not just about storytelling but a way to connect people across time, language, and continents. To be acknowledged for helping share that with the world means more than words can express! Grazie di cuore #IGSF2025 #ItalianGlobalSeriesFestival #Openingnight #TVseries #InEmiliaRomagna."
This special honour comes after Jacqueline's recent success in the comedy entertainer Housefull 5, which was released on June 6, 2025. The movie features a star-studded ensemble cast, including Akshay Kumar, Sanjay Dutt, and Riteish Deshmukh. Additionally, Jacqueline appeared in the web series Hai Junoon! Dream. Dare. Dominate, where she shared the screen with Neil Nitin Mukesh and Boman Irani.
Originally from Sri Lanka and raised in Bahrain, Jacqueline’s career journey has been nothing short of inspiring. She began her career as a TV reporter in Sri Lanka, later transitioning to modelling before making her mark in Bollywood. The Miss Universe Sri Lanka 2006 pageant winner has since become a beloved actress in Indian cinema. Jacqueline expressed her pride in receiving the recognition in Rimini, sharing the stage with fellow extraordinary awardees and embracing the global celebration of cinema. With her dedication to her craft and contributions to the global entertainment industry, Jacqueline Fernandez’s recognition at the IGSF 2025 is a testament to her continued success and influence in the world of film and television.
