Priyanka Chopra on Rebellious Women, Her Personal Style, and Influences | Alexa | NY Post Fashion

Priyanka Chopra (who was born in Jharkhand, India) has landed stateside with a starring role on ABC's hit show Quantico. From "Priyanka Chopra on love, hip-hop and conquering Hollywood" - https://nypost.com/2016/09/14/priyanka-chopra-on-love-hip-hop-and-conquering-hollywood/ #PriyankaChopra #Quantico #fashion #style Her mother, Madhu, and father, Ashok — both doctors in the Indian army — agreed to send her to live with relatives in the US when she was 13. She hopped among Iowa, Massachusetts and Flushing, Queens, where her grades at Robert F. Kennedy High School were always impeccable. As Chopra, 34, breezes from elegant dress to elegant dress for our Alexa photo shoot in Chelsea, it’s clear she’s grown from high school “hottie” to modern-day style icon, headlining Bollywood spectaculars and Hollywood red carpets. When she returned to India after high school, her mother secretly entered her in the Miss India World pageant in 2000 — without asking her. But the 18-year-old novice managed to beat the veteran contestants, winning the crown and going on to snag the entire Miss World title later that year. That double win launched Chopra’s stellar career in Bollywood, where she starred in dozens of films, earning critical praise as well as commercial success. Among her most prominent works was 2015’s epic romance “Bajirao Mastani,” which took in around $53 million, making it one of the most lucrative Bollywood movies of all time. But it’s with the spy thriller “Quantico” (which is syndicated in more than 200 countries and territories) that her name has finally become a global brand. The show spotlights a group of FBI trainees with Chopra at the center, playing the wily and dynamic Alex Parrish. It’s one of the first mainstream American TV characters to be portrayed by an Indian-born actor, and Chopra was careful to insist that her character be depicted without offensive stereotypes. Soon there will be many more opportunities to soak up her lessons. Season 2 of “Quantico” kicks off on Sept. 25; in December, Chopra will serve as a guest judge on “Project Runway” alongside Heidi Klum, Zac Posen and Nina Garcia. Chopra has also wrapped filming on next year’s “Baywatch” movie, in which she plays villain Victoria Leeds — a part originally intended for a male actor. It’s not necessarily a surprise to witness her aptitude for music. In 2011, she signed a record deal with Interscope. But after a minor club hit with the Pitbull collaboration “Exotic” in 2013, her album ended up getting shelved, partly because of her other numerous projects. Fashion Photos by Jeff Riedel Crew Credits: Fashion Editor: Serena French; Stylist: Anahita Moussavian; Makeup: Yumi Mori using Anastasia; Hair: Lacy Redway using Redken at The Wall Group; Manicure: Geraldine Holford using Chanel at The Wall Group Fashion credits for first photo: Gown, $14,990 at Carolina Herrera, 954 Madison Ave.; 14-k rose-gold ring with diamonds, pink amethyst and quartz, $1,958 at EffyJewelry.com Fashion credits for second photo: Maria Lucia Hohan dress, $1,904 at MLH-Shop.com; Manolo Blahnik for Carolina Herrera heels, $795 at Barneys.com; 24-k gold-plated ring with Swarovski crystals and pearls, $335 at VitaFede.com Fashion credits for third and fourth photos: (Left) Philosophy di Lorenzo Serafini dress, $1,690 at Alberta Ferretti, 310-652-9000; 24-k gold-plated rings with Swarovski crystals and pearls, $335-$365, both at VitaFede.com; (Right) Monse dress, $4,290 at Bergdorf Goodman, 754 Fifth Ave. Fashion credits for fifth photo: Gown, price upon request at Marchesa.com; Manolo Blahnik heels, $735 at SaksFifthAvenue.com Fashion credits for sixth photo: Dress, $5,845, and shoes, $745, both at Dolce & Gabbana, 717 Fifth Ave. Alexa is New York Post's fashion section featuring high-end fashion trends, front-row fashion news and style tips. For more features on high-end fashion trends and style tips, visit https://nypost.com/fashion/ The New York Post is your source for breaking news, news about New York, sports, business, entertainment, opinion, real estate, culture, fashion, and more. Catch the latest news and gossip here: https://nypost.com/video/ Follow The New York Post on: Twitter - https://twitter.com/nypost Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/NYPost Page Six is your source for celebrity news, gossip, entertainment, pop culture, and more. Catch the latest news and gossip here: https://pagesix.com/ Follow us on: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/pagesix/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/PageSix Page Six Style has the latest news on celebrity style including fashion trends, red carpet photos, and beauty tips. Catch the latest news here: https://pagesix.com/style/ Follow us on: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/pagesix/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/PageSix