Carol Gracias is an Indian super model. She is a past winner of the coveted India’s L’Oréal/Elite Look of the Year title. In 2006, she participated and became the runner-up in the reality show Bigg Boss 1. She started her career as a model. In 1998, She participated in a beauty contestant and won ‘The Look Of The Year’ title in the sub-contest. Gracias made her cameo debut in the film “Being Cyrus”. Shortly after, she appeared in the music video for the song “Right Here Right Now” in the movie “Bluffmaster!”. She also joined the cast of Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 2, the Indian version of Fear Factor, and finished as the 2nd runner-up. Gracias has appeared in the song “We Go Party” from the Hindi film ‘Aisa Yeh Jahaan’. In 2016, she walked the ramp with a big baby bump.
Birth Name
Carol Maria Gracias
Nickname
Carol
Profession
Model, Actress, and Businesswoman
Nationality
Indian
Personal Life
Birthday / Date of Birth
Carol Gracias was born on the 28th of December 1978, in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
Age
She’s currently 45 years old.
Sun Sign
Capricorn
Ethnicity
Asian
She has Indian ancestry.
Religion
Goan Catholic
Education
Carol did her schooling from Apostolic Carmel School, Mumbai and graduation from St. Andrew’s College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Mumbai.
Family Details
- Father – Ronnie Gracias
- Mother – Unknown
- Siblings – Unknown
Marital Status
Married
Boyfriend / Spouse
Carol Gracias has dated –
- Sameul Ziza (French Journalist and Businessman) – In 2013, Carol married French journalist and businessman Samuel Ziza. In July 2016, She gave birth to a son named Gabriel Ziza.
Physical Statistics
Height
- In feet – 5 feet 10 inches
- In centimeters – 178 cm
- In meters – 1.78 m
Weight
- In Kilograms – 60 kg
- In Pounds – 132 lbs
Body Measurements
- Measurements – 36-30-34
- Bust – 36 inches
- Waist – 30 inches
- Hip – 34 inches
- Bra Size – 34D
Body Build
Slim
Eye Color
Black
Hair Color
Dark Brown
Shoe Size
She wears a size 9.5 (US) shoe.
Dress Size
Her dress size is 5 (US).
Sexuality
Straight
Professional Statistics
Famous For
Carol became known as a Fashion model whose career took off when she was crowned the winner of the annual Elite Model Look India contest 1998. She later appeared as a contestant on the reality shows Bigg Boss and Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi, where she finished as the first and second runner-up, respectively. Gracias made a cameo appearance in the black comedy film Being Cyrus.
Film Debut
In 2005, Carol Gracias had her first film onscreen role in the movie Being Cyrus as a beggar.
Television Debut
In 2006, Gracias landed her first role in television by appearing as contestant in the Hindi-language television reality show, Bigg Boss’ Season 1.
Controversies
In 2006, Carol landed into a controversy at the Lakmé Fashion Week. She was wearing a halter top for the show, and while she was walking the ramp her top slipped off, exposing her upper body. Gracias hold the top with her hands and completed the walk. She was applauded by the audience present at the show for completing the walk.
Soon, the video of her wardrobe malfunction went viral. Later, a social activist named Prakash Rajdev filed a complaint against Carol and the organisers of the show for indulging in “nudity and obscenity.” Later, Carol and the organisers were given a clean chit. The top-slip scene was included in the Hindi film ‘Fashion’ (2008), which was picturised on the Indian actress Kangana Ranaut.
Brand Endorsements
She has done print advertisements work for several brands such as Philips, Moksh Jewellery, Levi’s, and Liberty.
Carol Gracias Net worth
Carol Gracias has an estimated net worth of $500K dollars as of 2024.
Social Media Profiles
- Instagram – carolmgracias
- Twitter – Carol Gracias
Some Lesser Known Facts About Carol Gracias
- Gracias is an Indian supermodel and businesswoman. In 1998, She started her career as a model. She participated in a beauty contestant1998 and won ‘The Look Of The Year’ title in the sub-contest.
- She became one of the top-notch models in India and walked the ramp for many ace fashion designers. She has been featured on the cover page of various magazines.
- In 2005, she appeared in the Hindi song “Right Here Right Now” from the Hindi film ‘Bluffmaster.’ Carol also played a cameo role in the movie Being Cyrus.
- She was a contestant on Bigg Boss 1, the Indian version of Celebrity Big Brother where she became the 1st runner-up. She also participated in Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 2, the Indian version of Fear Factor and emerged as the 2nd runner-up.
- Carol has worked as a model in print advertisements for brands. She has also appeared in the song “We Go Party” from the Hindi film ‘Aisa Yeh Jahaan’.
- In 2016, she walked the ramp with a big baby bump. She walked at the Lakmé Fashion Week for the Hyderabad-based fashion designer Gaurang Shah.
- After her son’s birth in 2016, she moved to Goa from Mumbai and started a contemporary French restaurant ‘Izumi Assagao’ and a three-suite guest house ‘Botanique’ in Goa.
