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{{short description|Indian actress, model & television presenter (born 1979)}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=October 2022}}
{{Infobox person
| name = Waluscha De Sousa
| image = Waluscha De Sousa graces GQ Style Awards (06) (cropped).jpg
| caption = De Sousa graces in GQ Style Awards 2018
| occupation = {{hlist|Actress|model}}
| birth_name = Waluscha De Sousa
| birth_date ={{birth date and age|df=yes|1979|11|28}}
| birth_place = [[Goa]], India
| yearsactive = 2000–present
| spouse = {{marriage|[[Marc Robinson]]|2002|2013|reason=divorce}}
| parents =
| children = 3
| awards =
}}

'''Waluscha De Sousa''' (born 28 November 1979<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/brunch/tinder-is-not-my-thing-waluscha-de-sousa/story-ArZwnhh9SFdEDNOjTyi4SN.html |title=Tinder is not my thing: Waluscha De Sousa |date=3 December 2016}}</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<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=Hindustan Times |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=The Indian Express |accessdate=29 February 2016}}</ref> in the 2016 Hindi film ''[[Fan (film)|Fan]]''.

== Early life and education ==
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 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=The Times of India |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 |accessdate=11 March 2016}}</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]].

== Career ==
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}}</ref> She has also been the face of brands including Jaipur Jewels, [[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=The Times of India |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 (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 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=The Times of India |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=The Times of India |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}}</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}}</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}}</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}}</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}}</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}}</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]]
* [[Man's World (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}}</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 (film)|Fan]]''
| Bela Khanna
| [[Hindi language|Hindi]]
| Debut film
|-
| 2019
| ''[[Lucifer (2019 Indian film)|Lucifer]]''
| Dancer
| [[Malayalam]]
|Cameo
|-
| 2020
| ''[[Crackdown (web series)|Crackdown]]''
| 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 web|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|date=October 18, 2022|via=www.thehindu.com}}</ref>
|
| Hindi
|[[SonyLIV]]
|-
|}

===Television===
{| class="wikitable" styel=font-size:100%;"
! 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 ==
{{Reflist|30em}}

== External links ==
{{Commons category|Waluscha de Sousa|Waluscha De Sousa}}
* {{IMDb name|8079184}}
* {{Bollywood Hungama person|waluscha-de-sousa}}

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[[Category:Female models from Goa]]
[[Category:Indian film actresses]]
[[Category:Actresses of European descent in Indian films]]
[[Category:Indian people of German descent]]
[[Category:Indian people of Portuguese descent]]
[[Category:Portuguese people of Indian descent]]
[[Category:Portuguese people of German descent]]
[[Category:Actresses in Hindi cinema]]
[[Category:Actresses in Malayalam cinema]]
[[Category:Living people]]
[[Category:1981 births]]

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