Rochelle Rao was born in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. She is an indian Actress, Anchor, Model & She was Crowned Femina Miss India International. Rochelle Rao is Contested For Bigg Boss In 2015. Rochelle Rao this College Name M.O.P. Vaishnav College for Women, Chennai & Educational Qualifications BSc. Electronic Media Degree. She is a popular multi-talented personality from India. She is a professional model, anchor, and actor.
She is best known for the comedy show ‘Kapil Sharma Sharma Show‘ as a Lottery. Rochelle was crowned Miss India International in 2012. In 2019, Rochelle became a part of the dance reality show ‘Nach Baliye 9’.She is Debut Tv Serial Indian Premier League 6 (2013) Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa (2013). Rochelle Rao her Father Name N V Rao (Advocate), Mother Wendy Rao, Sister Paloma Rao (Actress and VJ) And Brother Late Noel Rohn Rao and Fritz David Rao & her Husband Keith Sequeira (Model).
Rochelle Rao Wiki/Bio
| Birth Name | Rochelle Maria Rao |
| Nick Name | Not Known |
| Age | (as in 2023) 35 Years |
| Debut | TV: Anchor with Channel UFX |
| Famous Role | Lottery (Nurse) in the TV show "The Kapil Sharma Show" |
| Religion | Christianity (Catholic) |
| Sun Sign/Zodiac Sign | Sagittarius |
| Birth Place | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Date of Birth | 25 November 1988 (Friday) |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Residence | Not Known |
| Home Town | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Hobbies | Reading, Listening to Music and Travelling |
Family | |
| Mother's Name | Wendy Rao |
| Father's Name | Dr. N V Rao (Medical Consultant on Herbal Extracts ) |
| Brother | Late Noel Rohn Rao and Fritz David Rao (Twins) |
| Sister | Paloma Rao (Actress and VJ) |
Boyfriends/Affairs | |
| Affairs/Boyfriends | Keith Sequeira (Model) |
Marital Status, Husband and Children | |
| Husband/Spouse | Keith Sequeira |
| Marriage Date | 3 March 2018 |
| Marriage Place | Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu |
| Children | Not Known |
Education | |
| School | Not Known |
| College/University | M.O.P. Vaishnav College for Women, Chennai |
| Educational Qualification | BSc. in Electronic Media |
| Profession | Model, TV Anchor, Actress |
| Brands Endorsed | Not Known |
| Career Manager | Not Known |
Height, Weight, and Figure Measurements | |
| Height (Approx.) | in centimeters- 165 cm in meters- 1.65 m in Feet Inches- 5' 5" |
| Weight (Approx.) | in Kilograms- 55 Kg in Pounds- 121 lbs |
Figure Measurements | |
| Breast Size | 32 |
| Hips Size | 34 |
| Waist Size | 26 |
Extra Ordinary Features | |
| Race / Ethnicity | Not Known |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| S*xual Orientation | Not Known |
| Dress Size | Not Known |
| Shoe Size | Not Known |
| Tattoo | A tattoo on her right ankle. |
Favourite Things | |
| Food Habit | Non-Vegetarian |
| Favourite Actress | Scarlett Johansson |
| Favourite Actors | Johnny Depp |
| Favourite Food | Kobe Beef Steaks, Wasabi Prawns, Penne Aglio e Olio |
| Favourite Film | Now And Then (1995) |
| Favourite Web-Series | Hanna (2019) |
| Favourite Song | 'Moves Like Jagger' by Maroon 5 |
| Favourite Cafe/Bar | Thirsty Crow in Chennai |
| Favourite Books | Harry Potter Series |
| Favourite Destinations | Goa, New York, Brazil, Paris |
| Favourite Quote | If you don't stand for something, you would fall for anything. |
| Controversies | She was detained at the Bengaluru airport for nearly 3 hours for not turning off her mobile phone. |
Rochelle Rao Family/Early life
Rochelle Rao was born in Chennai in 1988. She holds a BSc in Electronic Media from MOP Vaishnav College for Women, Chennai. Rochelle worked as an anchor in Chennai. She hosted sports events like the Indian Premier League. She was a participant on Jhalakh Dikhlaa Ja on Sony TV. In 2012, she was a participant on the show Fear Factor: Khatroan Ke Khiladi from which she was eliminated quite early. In 2014, she got another good opportunity to host the show Life Mein Ek Baar on the channel Fox Traveller. She was one among the three hosts, the other two being Evelyn Sharma, Pia Trivedi. She was one of the King Fisher Calendar girls of 2014.
Rochelle Rao Net Worth
Salary 3-4 lakh/episode (INR). According to Various Online resources, the famous Model Rochelle Rao’s net worth is $5 Million at the age of 35 years old.
| Estimated Net Worth in 2023 (Approx) | $5 Million |
| Estimated Net Worth in 2022 (Approx) | $4 Million |
| Estimated Net Worth in 2021 (Approx) | Under Review |
| Salary | 3-4 lakh/episode (INR) |
| Income Source | Model, TV Anchor, Actress |
Rochelle Rao Femina Miss India
Rochelle Rao competed in the fifth Pantaloons Femina Miss India South pageant in January 2012 where she was the first runner up. She lost the title to Shamata Anchan.
She later participated at Femina Miss India and emerged as the Femina Miss India International 2012 winner. She has also won three subtitles. “Miss Glamorous Diva”, “Miss Ramp Walk”, “Miss Body Beautiful”. She represented India at Miss International 2012 pageant held in October 2012 (Okinawa, Japan) where she ranked ninth out of 68 countries.
Rochelle Rao Career
- She won the Femina Miss India International 2012 crown. Prior to this, she was a model and anchor in Chennai. Rochelle was crowned by the outgoing titleholder Ankita Shorey.
- She later turned host for season six of the Indian Premier League. Currently living in Mumbai, she has anchored various events and TV shows. She has also featured in many men’s magazines.[
- Rochelle Rao with Keith Sequeira at the premiere of Calendar Girls
- She was featured in the February 2014 page of the Kingfisher calendar.
- In August 2013, Rochelle was seen in Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa season 6 which aired on Colors as a wild card entrant. She did not get chosen for the show as she did her performance.
- She was also seen in season 5 of the show Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi in 2014. She was the second contestant to be eliminated from the show that was hosted by Rohit Shetty. In late 2014 she was seen on an adventurous travel show on Fox Life called Life Mein Ek Baar along with Evelyn Sharma, Pia Trivedi, and Mehak Chahal.
- In 2015, Rao became a contestant on the popular Indian reality TV series, Bigg Boss 9 along with boyfriend Keith Sequeira. She was paired with Prince Narula but later changed with Rimi Sen. She was one of the strong contestants and became a finalist.
- Rao is currently playing various roles in the popular comedy show The Kapil Sharma Show on Sony TV which started in April 2016.
Rochelle Rao Filmography
TV Shows & Serials List | |
| 2013 | Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 6 |
| 2014 | Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 5 |
| 2015–2016 | Bigg Boss 9 |
| 2016–2017 | The Kapil Sharma Show |
| 2018–present | The Kapil Sharma Show |
| 2019 | Nach Baliye 9 |
Other Appearances | |
| 2013 | Life Mein Ek Baar |
Some Known Facts About Rochelle Rao
- Does Rochelle Rao smoke?: No
- Does Rochelle Rao drink alcohol?: Yes
- Rochelle was born to a Telugu-German father and an Anglo-Indian mother.
- In 2006, one of her twin brothers, Noel Rao (a US citizen), died while serving the US Army in Afghanistan.
- In January 2012, Rochelle participated in Pantaloons Femina Miss India South pageant and was the 1st runner-up.
- Rochelle Rao was the first runner up of Pantaloons Femina Miss India South
- She won the Femina Miss India International title in 2012. Rochelle Rao was also given the titles of “Miss Glamorous Diva”, “Miss Ramp Walk,” and “Miss Body Beautiful.” At the Miss International 2012 beauty pageant, she was ranked ninth out of 80 participants.
- She was the Kingfisher Calendar Girl in 2014. Rochelle Rao Kingfisher Calendar Girl 2014
- Prior to becoming a model and participating in the Miss India South beauty pageant, she was working as an anchor with a Chennai-based channel, Channel UFX.
- Rao hosted the sixth season of the Indian Premier League.
In 2013, she participated in the dance reality show “Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa.” - Rochelle Rao was seen on the travel show “Life Mein Ek Baar” which aired on Fox Life in 2014. The show also had Pia Trivedi, Evelyn Sharma, and Mahek Chahal.
- She’s the ambassador of an NGO called the “Smile Foundation” that supports young children from underprivileged backgrounds.
- Her elder sister, Paloma Rao, is also a popular VJ and anchor.
- She’s a huge fan of American artist Patrick Swayze.
- Rochelle’s dream is to begin her own church, NGO, and become a famous celebrity.
- In 2014, she participated in the “Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi Darr Ka Blockbuster” Season 5.
- In 2015, she participated in Bigg Boss 9 along with Keith Sequeira and was the 3rd runner up.
- Rochelle Rao has also appeared on Sony TV’s ‘The Kapil Sharma Show.’
- On the eve of Valentine’s Day in 2017, she got engaged to Keith Sequeira in Goa.
- In 2019, Rochelle appeared on the dance reality show “Nach Baliye” along with her husband Keith Sequeira.
- There was a rumor that she was going to be a nun. However, Rao termed the same as the ‘craziest rumor that has ever heard about herself.’
FAQ’s
Is Rochelle Rao married?
Keith Sequeira (m. 2018) Bigg Boss fame Keith Sequeira and Rochelle Maria Rao are now married. According to Bombay Times, the couple tied the knot on Saturday (March 3) in a private ceremony in Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu. The two had got engaged in 2017 after a courtship of two and a half years.
Is Rochelle Rao Indian?
Rochelle Rao (born 25 November 1988) is an Indian model, actor, and anchor.
Where is Rochelle Rao from?
Chennai