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Jassita Gurung

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Jassita Gurung
Gurung celebrating Holi festival in Kathmandu (2019)
Born (1996-05-16) May 16, 1996 (age 28)
Pokhara, Nepal
NationalityBritish
EducationHenry Beaufort School
Alma materPeter Symonds College
OccupationActor
Years active2018–present
Height5 ft 7.5 in (171 cm)

Jassita Gurung (Nepali: जस्सिता गुरुङ, born on May 16, 1996, in Pokhara, Nepal[1]) is a Nepalese-British actress and model.

Gurung is known for her roles in Lily Bily, with Pradeep Khadka, and Love Station.

Life

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Jassita Gurung was born in Nepal, but grew up in the UK with her parents and close relatives.[2][3] In 2017, she won the UK Dance Off competition.[citation needed]

In 2018 (2075 in the Hindu calendar) she received two awards as Best debut actress for her role as Shurtee in Lily Bily.[4]

She is currently a judge in Super Dancer Nepal, alongside Suren Rai and Saroj Khanal.[5]

Filmography

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Key
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Year Film Role Notes
2018 Lily Bily Shurtee [6]
2019 Love Station Rani [7]
2022 Jackie I am 21 Ruby [8][9]
2024 Farki Farki Sayera [10]

Awards

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Year Nominated work Category Result Notes
2018 Lilly Billy Dcine Award 2075 – Best Debut Actor (Female) Won [11]
2018 Lilly Billy Kamana Film Award 2075 – Best Debut Actor (Female) Won [12]

References

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  1. ^ "Jassita Gurung Biography". Nepali Actress. September 14, 2018. Archived from the original on February 20, 2019. Retrieved February 19, 2019.
  2. ^ "Jashita Gururng". reelnepal. Archived from the original on February 20, 2019. Retrieved February 19, 2019.
  3. ^ "Jassita, Aditi, Miruna, Sara & other New Actresses of 2074". Nepali Actress. April 17, 2018. Archived from the original on February 20, 2019. Retrieved February 19, 2019.
  4. ^ "Nepal & NepaliShatru Gate wins best film, NFDC National Film Award 2018 winners are." Nepal & Nepali. April 27, 2018. Archived from the original on November 19, 2023. Retrieved November 19, 2023.
  5. ^ "realme announces its title sponsorship for 'Super Dancer Nepal'". b360nepal.com. Retrieved November 19, 2023.
  6. ^ "Lily Bily crosses 40 million mark". kathmandupost.ekantipur.com. Archived from the original on February 20, 2019. Retrieved February 19, 2019.
  7. ^ Republica. "Pradeep Khadka and Jassita Gurung confirmed for 'Love Station'". My City. Retrieved February 19, 2019.
  8. ^ "Jassita Gurung". Lens Nepal. Archived from the original on May 16, 2023. Retrieved November 19, 2023.
  9. ^ "Dads, let your kids dance". kathmandupost.com. Archived from the original on May 28, 2023. Retrieved November 19, 2023.
  10. ^ "७० लाख लिएर हनी बनीमा जोडिए अनमोल केसी". Kantipur Publications (in Nepali). February 21, 2022. Retrieved May 13, 2024.
  11. ^ "Dcine Award Details | 2075". Lens Nepal. Archived from the original on February 20, 2019. Retrieved February 19, 2019.
  12. ^ "Kamana Film Award Details | 2075". Lens Nepal. Archived from the original on February 7, 2019. Retrieved February 19, 2019.
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