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	'''Gaelyn Mendonca''' (born 5 November 1988) is an [[Indian film]] actress, model and [[VJ (media personality)\|VJ]] for [[MTV India]]. She is best known for hosting [[WWE Network#Expansion\|WWE Now India]] and [[MTV Hustle]].<ref>{{Cite web \|url=https://www.wwe.com/worldwide/article/wwe-now-india-gaelyn-mendonca-debut \|title=WWE launches new WWE NOW INDIA series \|website=WWE \|publisher=[[WWE]] \|access-date=2019-03-17}}</ref>		'''Gaelyn Mendonca''' (born 5 November 1988) is an [[Indian film]] actress, model and [[VJ (media personality)\|VJ]] for [[MTV India]]. She is best known for hosting [[WWE Network#Expansion\|WWE Now India]] and [[MTV Hustle]].<ref>{{Cite web \|url=https://www.wwe.com/worldwide/article/wwe-now-india-gaelyn-mendonca-debut \|title=WWE launches new WWE NOW INDIA series \|website=WWE \|publisher=[[WWE]] \|access-date=2019-03-17}}</ref>

	== Early life and education ==		== Early life and education ==
	Gaelyn Mendonca was born on 5 November 1988 in [[Mumbai\|Mumbai, India]], and grew up in [[Orlem]]. She graduated from [[Carmel of St. Joseph School (Malad)\|Carmel of St. Joseph School]], and later studied economics and sociology at [[St. Xavier's College, Mumbai\|St. Xavier's College]].<ref>{{Cite web\|last=Chakravorty\|first=Vinayak\|date=April 5, 2016\|title=Meet Gaelyn, the new face of Roadies\|url=https://indiatoday.in/mail-today/story/meet-gaelyn-the-new-face-of-roadies-316328-2016-04-05\|url-status=live\|website=India Today}}</ref> For five consecutive years, she won street dance competitions at Malhar.<ref>[http://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/2013/apr/110413-vj-gaelyn-mendoncas-b-town-debut-with-nautanki-saala.htm VJ Gaelyn Mendonca's B-Town debut with 'Nautanki Saala'<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>		Gaelyn Mendonca was born on 5 November 1988 in [[Mumbai\|Mumbai, India]], and grew up in [[Orlem]]. She graduated from [[Carmel of St. Joseph School (Malad)\|Carmel of St. Joseph School]], and later studied economics and sociology at [[St. Xavier's College, Mumbai\|St. Xavier's College]].<ref>{{Cite web\|last=Chakravorty\|first=Vinayak\|date=April 5, 2016\|title=Meet Gaelyn, the new face of Roadies\|url=https://indiatoday.in/mail-today/story/meet-gaelyn-the-new-face-of-roadies-316328-2016-04-05\|url-status=live\|website=India Today}}</ref> For five consecutive years, she won street dance competitions at Malhar.<ref>[http://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/2013/apr/110413-vj-gaelyn-mendoncas-b-town-debut-with-nautanki-saala.htm VJ Gaelyn Mendonca's B-Town debut with 'Nautanki Saala'<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>
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	Mendonca began her career as a model while attending St Xavier's College. She has walked for numerous brands, including [[Lakme Fashion Week]]. After graduating from college, she began her broadcasting career as an anchor with [[Good Times (TV Channel)\|Good Times]] on the program ''Cool Quotient''.		Mendonca began her career as a model while attending St Xavier's College. She has walked for numerous brands, including [[Lakme Fashion Week]]. After graduating from college, she began her broadcasting career as an anchor with [[Good Times (TV Channel)\|Good Times]] on the program ''Cool Quotient''.

	In 2013, Mendonca won the [[MTV VJ Hunt]] alongside Sunanda Wong. In the same year, she made her Bollywood debut in [[Rohan Sippy]]'s ''[[Nautanki Saala!]]''<ref>{{cite web\|title=Meet Gaelyn, the new face of Roadies\|url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/meet-gaelyn-the-new-face-of-roadies/1/635337.html\|website=India Today\|accessdate=30 May 2016\|date=5 April 2016}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web~~\|last=World\|first=Republic~~\|title=Rohan Sippy's 'Nautanki Saala!' and other romantic films directed by him\|url=https://www.republicworld.com/entertainment-news/bollywood-news/romantic-films-directed-by-rohan-sippy.html\|access-date=2021-04-08\|website=Republic World\|language=en}}</ref> As a VJ, she has hosted several programs<ref>{{Cite web\|date=2018-11-20\|title=MTV India dating show airs episode with gay contestants\|url=https://www.losangelesblade.com/2018/11/20/mtv-india-dating-show-airs-episode-with-gay-contestants/\|access-date=2021-04-08\|website=Los Angeles Blade: LGBTQ News, Rights, Politics, Entertainment\|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web\|title=Get set for the grand finale of MTV Lockdown Stars that goes Live on Instagram this Saturday\|url=https://www.indulgexpress.com/entertainment/tv/2020/apr/24/get-set-for-the-grand-finale-of-mtv-lockdown-stars-that-goes-live-on-instagram-this-saturday-24370.html\|access-date=2021-04-08\|website=www.indulgexpress.com\|language=en}}</ref> and covered the [[2011 Cricket World Cup]].<ref>{{Cite web\|title=Gaelyn Mendonca: My strength is the gift of the gab - Times of India\|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/gaelyn-mendonca-my-strength-is-the-gift-of-the-gab/articleshow/60233773.cms\|access-date=2021-04-08\|website=The Times of India\|language=en}}</ref> In 2016, She began hosting [[MTV Roadies~~\|''MTV Roadies~~'']]<ref>{{Cite web\|date=2018-03-11\|title=MTV Roadies Xtreme 2018 (Season 16) {{!}} Here's What Gang leaders are Earning for an Episode\|url=https://chandigarhmetro.com/mtv-roadies-xtreme-2018-season-16-heres-what-gang-leaders-are-earning-for-an-episode/\|access-date=2021-04-08\|website=Chandigarh Metro\|language=en-US}}</ref> and the reality rap program [[MTV Hustle\|''~~MTV Hustle~~'~~']]~~.<ref>[http://www.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/meet-nautanki-saala-babe-gaelyn-mendonca-71282.html Meet Nautanki Saala Babe Gaelyn Mendonca \| Bollywood \| www.indiatimes.com<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref><ref>{{Cite web\|title=Nikhil Chinapa and Raja Kumari hold the baton high for gender neutral music at MTV Hustle From Home\|url=http://www.radioandmusic.com/entertainment/editorial/news/200515-nikhil-chinapa-and-raja-kumari-hold-the\|access-date=2021-04-08\|website=www.radioandmusic.com\|language=en}}</ref>		In 2013, Mendonca won the [[MTV VJ Hunt]] alongside Sunanda Wong. In the same year, she made her Bollywood debut in [[Rohan Sippy]]'s ''[[Nautanki Saala!]]''<ref>{{cite web\|title=Meet Gaelyn, the new face of Roadies\|url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/meet-gaelyn-the-new-face-of-roadies/1/635337.html\|website=India Today\|accessdate=30 May 2016\|date=5 April 2016}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web\|title=Rohan Sippy's 'Nautanki Saala!' and other romantic films directed by him\|url=https://www.republicworld.com/entertainment-news/bollywood-news/romantic-films-directed-by-rohan-sippy.html\|access-date=2021-04-08\|website=Republic World\|language=en}}</ref> As a VJ, she has hosted several programs<ref>{{Cite web\|date=2018-11-20\|title=MTV India dating show airs episode with gay contestants\|url=https://www.losangelesblade.com/2018/11/20/mtv-india-dating-show-airs-episode-with-gay-contestants/\|access-date=2021-04-08\|website=Los Angeles Blade: LGBTQ News, Rights, Politics, Entertainment\|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web\|title=Get set for the grand finale of MTV Lockdown Stars that goes Live on Instagram this Saturday\|url=https://www.indulgexpress.com/entertainment/tv/2020/apr/24/get-set-for-the-grand-finale-of-mtv-lockdown-stars-that-goes-live-on-instagram-this-saturday-24370.html\|access-date=2021-04-08\|website=www.indulgexpress.com\|language=en}}</ref> and covered the [[2011 Cricket World Cup]].<ref>{{Cite web\|title=Gaelyn Mendonca: My strength is the gift of the gab - Times of India\|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/gaelyn-mendonca-my-strength-is-the-gift-of-the-gab/articleshow/60233773.cms\|access-date=2021-04-08\|website=The Times of India\|language=en}}</ref> In 2016, She began hosting ''[[MTV Roadies]]''<ref>{{Cite web\|date=2018-03-11\|title=MTV Roadies Xtreme 2018 (Season 16) {{!}} Here's What Gang leaders are Earning for an Episode\|url=https://chandigarhmetro.com/mtv-roadies-xtreme-2018-season-16-heres-what-gang-leaders-are-earning-for-an-episode/\|access-date=2021-04-08\|website=Chandigarh Metro\|language=en-US}}</ref> and the reality rap program ''[[MTV Hustle]]''.<ref>[http://www.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/meet-nautanki-saala-babe-gaelyn-mendonca-71282.html Meet Nautanki Saala Babe Gaelyn Mendonca \| Bollywood \| www.indiatimes.com<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref><ref>{{Cite web\|title=Nikhil Chinapa and Raja Kumari hold the baton high for gender neutral music at MTV Hustle From Home\|url=http://www.radioandmusic.com/entertainment/editorial/news/200515-nikhil-chinapa-and-raja-kumari-hold-the\|access-date=2021-04-08\|website=www.radioandmusic.com\|language=en}}</ref>

	In 2019, Mendonca was signed to [[WWE\|World Wrestling Entertainment]] as a host for WWE Now India,<ref>{{Cite web\|title=WWE launches new WWE NOW INDIA series\|url=https://www.wwe.com/worldwide/article/wwe-now-india-gaelyn-mendonca-debut\|access-date=2021-04-08\|website=WWE\|language=en}}</ref> which covers wrestling news for viewers in India.<ref>{{Cite web\|date=2020-10-30\|title=WWE Champion Drew McIntyre reveals his ‘desi’ side and it’s sure to make you fall in love!\|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/other-sports/wwe-champion-drew-mcintyre-reveals-his-desi-side-and-it-s-sure-to-make-you-fall-in-love/story-rbqOQ3h2WbGHIWcXOj4wMM.html\|access-date=2021-04-08\|website=Hindustan Times\|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web\|last=Dhyani\|first=Kunal\|date=2019-03-07\|title=WWE presents a new series made just for the WWE Universe in India\|url=https://www.insidesport.co/wwe-launches-new-series-wwe-now-india/\|access-date=2021-04-08\|website=InsideSport\|language=en-gb}}</ref>		In 2019, Mendonca was signed to [[WWE\|World Wrestling Entertainment]] as a host for WWE Now India,<ref>{{Cite web\|title=WWE launches new WWE NOW INDIA series\|url=https://www.wwe.com/worldwide/article/wwe-now-india-gaelyn-mendonca-debut\|access-date=2021-04-08\|website=WWE\|language=en}}</ref> which covers wrestling news for viewers in India.<ref>{{Cite web\|date=2020-10-30\|title=WWE Champion Drew McIntyre reveals his ‘desi’ side and it’s sure to make you fall in love!\|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/other-sports/wwe-champion-drew-mcintyre-reveals-his-desi-side-and-it-s-sure-to-make-you-fall-in-love/story-rbqOQ3h2WbGHIWcXOj4wMM.html\|access-date=2021-04-08\|website=Hindustan Times\|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web\|last=Dhyani\|first=Kunal\|date=2019-03-07\|title=WWE presents a new series made just for the WWE Universe in India\|url=https://www.insidesport.co/wwe-launches-new-series-wwe-now-india/\|access-date=2021-04-08\|website=InsideSport\|language=en-gb}}</ref>

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{{Infobox model
| name = Gaelyn Mendonca
| image =
| caption =
| birth_name = Gaelyn Mendonca
| birth_date ={{Birth date and age|df=yes|1988|11|5}}
| birth_place = [[Mumbai]], [[India]]
| nationality = Indian
| other_names =
| occupation = {{hlist|Actress|model|VJ}}
| residence =
| years_active = 2013–present
| spouse = {{marriage|Sheehan Furtado|29 December 2017}}
| alma_mater = [[St. Xavier's College, Mumbai]] ([[Bachelor of Science|BSc]])
| height = {{height|m=1.78}}
| haircolor = Black
| eyecolor = Brown
}}

'''Gaelyn Mendonca''' (born 5 November 1988) is an [[Indian film]] actress, model and [[VJ (media personality)|VJ]] for [[MTV India]]. She is best known for hosting [[WWE Network#Expansion|WWE Now India]] and [[MTV Hustle]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.wwe.com/worldwide/article/wwe-now-india-gaelyn-mendonca-debut |title=WWE launches new WWE NOW INDIA series |website=WWE |publisher=[[WWE]] |access-date=2019-03-17}}</ref>
== Early life and education ==
Gaelyn Mendonca was born on 5 November 1988 in [[Mumbai|Mumbai, India]], and grew up in [[Orlem]]. She graduated from [[Carmel of St. Joseph School (Malad)|Carmel of St. Joseph School]], and later studied economics and sociology at [[St. Xavier's College, Mumbai|St. Xavier's College]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Chakravorty|first=Vinayak|date=April 5, 2016|title=Meet Gaelyn, the new face of Roadies|url=https://indiatoday.in/mail-today/story/meet-gaelyn-the-new-face-of-roadies-316328-2016-04-05|url-status=live|website=India Today}}</ref> For five consecutive years, she won street dance competitions at Malhar.<ref>[http://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/2013/apr/110413-vj-gaelyn-mendoncas-b-town-debut-with-nautanki-saala.htm VJ Gaelyn Mendonca's B-Town debut with 'Nautanki Saala']</ref>

== Career ==
Mendonca began her career as a model while attending St Xavier's College. She has walked for numerous brands, including [[Lakme Fashion Week]]. After graduating from college, she began her broadcasting career as an anchor with [[Good Times (TV Channel)|Good Times]] on the program ''Cool Quotient''.

In 2013, Mendonca won the [[MTV VJ Hunt]] alongside Sunanda Wong. In the same year, she made her Bollywood debut in [[Rohan Sippy]]'s ''[[Nautanki Saala!]]''<ref>{{cite web|title=Meet Gaelyn, the new face of Roadies|url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/meet-gaelyn-the-new-face-of-roadies/1/635337.html|website=India Today|accessdate=30 May 2016|date=5 April 2016}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=World|first=Republic|title=Rohan Sippy's 'Nautanki Saala!' and other romantic films directed by him|url=https://www.republicworld.com/entertainment-news/bollywood-news/romantic-films-directed-by-rohan-sippy.html|access-date=2021-04-08|website=Republic World|language=en}}</ref> As a VJ, she has hosted several programs<ref>{{Cite web|date=2018-11-20|title=MTV India dating show airs episode with gay contestants|url=https://www.losangelesblade.com/2018/11/20/mtv-india-dating-show-airs-episode-with-gay-contestants/|access-date=2021-04-08|website=Los Angeles Blade: LGBTQ News, Rights, Politics, Entertainment|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Get set for the grand finale of MTV Lockdown Stars that goes Live on Instagram this Saturday|url=https://www.indulgexpress.com/entertainment/tv/2020/apr/24/get-set-for-the-grand-finale-of-mtv-lockdown-stars-that-goes-live-on-instagram-this-saturday-24370.html|access-date=2021-04-08|website=www.indulgexpress.com|language=en}}</ref> and covered the [[2011 Cricket World Cup]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Gaelyn Mendonca: My strength is the gift of the gab - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/gaelyn-mendonca-my-strength-is-the-gift-of-the-gab/articleshow/60233773.cms|access-date=2021-04-08|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> In 2016, She began hosting [[MTV Roadies|''MTV Roadies'']]<ref>{{Cite web|date=2018-03-11|title=MTV Roadies Xtreme 2018 (Season 16) {{!}} Here's What Gang leaders are Earning for an Episode|url=https://chandigarhmetro.com/mtv-roadies-xtreme-2018-season-16-heres-what-gang-leaders-are-earning-for-an-episode/|access-date=2021-04-08|website=Chandigarh Metro|language=en-US}}</ref> and the reality rap program [[MTV Hustle|''MTV Hustle'']].<ref>[http://www.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/meet-nautanki-saala-babe-gaelyn-mendonca-71282.html Meet Nautanki Saala Babe Gaelyn Mendonca | Bollywood | www.indiatimes.com]</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Nikhil Chinapa and Raja Kumari hold the baton high for gender neutral music at MTV Hustle From Home|url=http://www.radioandmusic.com/entertainment/editorial/news/200515-nikhil-chinapa-and-raja-kumari-hold-the|access-date=2021-04-08|website=www.radioandmusic.com|language=en}}</ref>

In 2019, Mendonca was signed to [[WWE|World Wrestling Entertainment]] as a host for WWE Now India,<ref>{{Cite web|title=WWE launches new WWE NOW INDIA series|url=https://www.wwe.com/worldwide/article/wwe-now-india-gaelyn-mendonca-debut|access-date=2021-04-08|website=WWE|language=en}}</ref> which covers wrestling news for viewers in India.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-10-30|title=WWE Champion Drew McIntyre reveals his ‘desi’ side and it’s sure to make you fall in love!|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/other-sports/wwe-champion-drew-mcintyre-reveals-his-desi-side-and-it-s-sure-to-make-you-fall-in-love/story-rbqOQ3h2WbGHIWcXOj4wMM.html|access-date=2021-04-08|website=Hindustan Times|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Dhyani|first=Kunal|date=2019-03-07|title=WWE presents a new series made just for the WWE Universe in India|url=https://www.insidesport.co/wwe-launches-new-series-wwe-now-india/|access-date=2021-04-08|website=InsideSport|language=en-gb}}</ref>

== Filmography ==

=== Film ===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|- style="text-align:center;"
! Year
! Film
! Role
! Notes
|-
|-
| 2013
| ''[[Nautanki Saala]]''
| Chitra Singh
| Bollywood Debut
|}

=== Television ===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|- style="text-align:center;"
! Year
! Show
! Role
|-
|-
|2016
|[[MTV Roadies (season 14)|MTV Roadies X4: Your Gang, Your Glory]]
|Host
|-
|2016
|LinkedIn MTV Get A Job
|Host
|-
|2017
|[[MTV Roadies (season 15)|MTV Roadies Rising]]
|Host
|-
|2019
|[[MTV Hustle]]
|Host
|-
|2020
|[[Myntra Fashion Superstar]]
|Host
|}

== Personal life ==
On 29 December 2017, Mendonca married her longtime boyfriend Sheehan Furtado.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Gaikwad|first=Pramod|date=2017-12-31|title=MTV VJ Gaelyn Mendonca marries boyfriend in a Church wedding [PHOTOS]|url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/mtv-vj-gaelyn-mendonca-marries-boyfriend-church-wedding-photos-755151|access-date=2021-04-08|website=www.ibtimes.co.in|language=en}}</ref>

== References ==
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== External links ==
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