The year 2006 turned to be a game-changer for her as she entered the Miss Sri Lanka beauty pageant, and won the crown. That set the stage for the Miss Universe contest at Los Angeles for her. She didn't make it to the finals, but her visibility drew in advise that she must try her luck in Bollywood.
She made her debut in the Hindi film industry with 2009 film "Aladin" opposite Riteish Deshmukh. Though it didn't click at the box-office, the film landed her roles in "Housefull 2", "Murder 2" and now "Race 2".
Creating a place for herself was not easy, says Jacqueline.
"It is a little bit difficult when you have come from outside. I feel that the industry embraces people who are from the industry faster and with wider arms. But once you have proved yourself, it is easier for them to accept you," she said.
