: She was born as Katrina Rosemary Turcotte to a British mother, Suzanne, and a father of Kashmiri descent, Mohammed Kaif. Global Upbringing

Katrina Kaif is a British-born actress and entrepreneur who has become one of Bollywood's most successful and highest-paid stars . Born in British Hong Kong on July 16, 1983

, she began her career as a teenager in London before moving to India to pursue acting. Early Life and Background

: At age 14, she won a beauty contest in Hawaii and began professional modeling in London, appearing at London Fashion Week Bollywood Career Highlights Katrina made her film debut in the heist film

(2003). While the film failed commercially, she quickly established herself as a leading star through hard work and her acclaimed dancing ability.

: Her family moved frequently, living in countries such as China, France, Switzerland, Poland, Japan, and Hawaii before settling in London. Modeling Roots