Kavita Sidhu
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Kavita Sidhu (Punjabi: ਕਵਿਤਾ ਕੌਰ ਸਿੱਧੂ, romanized: Kavitā kaura sidhū; born 29 November 1971) is a Malaysian actress and former beauty queen. She is of Indian Punjabi ancestry.
Career
[edit]Sidhu won the Miss Charm International title in 1990.[1] She has been listed in the Malaysia Book of Records as the first Malaysian to have won an international beauty pageant title. Sidhu has modelled for Jean-Louis Scherner in Paris and Escada in Munich.[2] In 2009, Sidhu modelled a RM100million diamond-encrusted dress by Mouawad at the STYLO Fashion Grand Prix KL.[3]
Acting
[edit]She has appeared in Malaysian films such as Layar Lara, Mimpi Moon and Pontianak Harum Sundal Malam I & II.[4] She has also delved into theatre productions with Fat Girl's Revenge, which was staged by The Actors Studio.
Venture into fashion
[edit]In 2010, Sidhu launched her own clothing line at the STYLO Fashion Grand Prix KL.[5] In 2014, Sidhu was chosen as one of feature designers for the Kuala Lumpur Fashion Week.[6]
Personal life
[edit]In January 2016, Sidhu married Italian geologist Roberto Guiati. The wedding reception was held at Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur.[7]
Filmography
[edit]Film
[edit]Year | Title | Role | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
1997 | Layar Lara | Zizie | First film debut |
2000 | Mimpi Moon | Vina (Davina David) | |
2004 | Pontianak Harum Sundal Malam | Ana | |
2005 | Pontianak Harum Sundal Malam II | Ana | |
2007 | Waris Jari Hantu | Ira | |
1957 Hati Malaya | Khalilah | ||
2013 | Tanda Putera | Kara |
References
[edit]- ^ "Turning heads t". YTL Community. Archived from the original on 7 December 2002. Retrieved 11 July 2014.
- ^ "100 memorable Malaysian women". The Star (Malaysia). 8 March 2011. Archived from the original on 12 June 2018. Retrieved 11 July 2014.
- ^ "100 memorable Malaysian women". The Star (Malaysia). 8 March 2011. Archived from the original on 12 June 2018. Retrieved 11 July 2014.
- ^ "100 memorable Malaysian women". The Star (Malaysia). 8 March 2011. Archived from the original on 12 June 2018. Retrieved 11 July 2014.
- ^ "Kavita to launch her own clothing line". The Star (Malaysia). 25 January 2010. Archived from the original on 12 July 2015. Retrieved 11 July 2014.
- ^ "Kavita Sidhu Collection showcased at Kuala Lumpur Fashion Week 2014". Demotix. 22 June 2014. Retrieved 11 July 2014.
- ^ Gui, Lennard (8 January 2016). "Kavita Sidhu is married". The Star (online). Retrieved 12 March 2017.
External links
[edit]- Kavita Sidhu at IMDb
- Malaysian beauty pageant winners
- Malaysian people of Indian descent
- Malaysian people of Punjabi descent
- Malaysian Sikhs
- Living people
- 21st-century Malaysian actresses
- Malaysian television personalities
- 1971 births
- Malaysian film actresses
- Pesona Pictures contract players
- People from Ipoh
- Malaysian people stubs