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Gaelyn Mendonca
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Gaelyn Mendonca (2015)
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Bombay, Maharashtra, India
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| Alma mater | St. Xavier's College, Mumbai (BSc) |
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| Years active | 2013; 2016–present |
| Spouse(s) |
Sheehan Furtado
(m. 2017) |
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| Hair color | Black |
| Eye color | Brown |
Gaelyn Mendonca is a talented Indian actress, model, and VJ (Video Jockey) for MTV India. She is well-known for her exciting work hosting shows like WWE Now India and MTV Hustle. She has a fun and energetic personality that makes her popular with audiences.
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Early Life and School Days
Gaelyn Mendonca was born in Bombay (now called Mumbai), India. She grew up in a place called Orlem. For her early education, she went to Carmel of St. Joseph School. After that, she studied economics and sociology at St. Xavier's College. While in college, Gaelyn was very active. She even won street dance competitions at Malhar for five years in a row!
Gaelyn's Career Journey
Gaelyn Mendonca started her career as a model while she was still studying at St. Xavier's College. She walked the runway for many famous brands, including the well-known Lakme Fashion Week. After finishing college, she began her journey in television. She worked as an anchor for the channel Good Times on a show called Cool Quotient.
Becoming an MTV VJ
In 2013, Gaelyn won the exciting MTV VJ Hunt competition. She won alongside another talented person, Sunanda Wong. This win helped her become a popular VJ for MTV India. In the same year, she also made her first appearance in a Bollywood movie. It was a film called Nautanki Saala!, directed by Rohan Sippy.
As an MTV VJ, Gaelyn hosted many different programs. She even covered big events like the 2011 Cricket World Cup. In 2016, she became the host for MTV Roadies, which is a very popular adventure reality show. She also hosted MTV Hustle, a reality show about rap music.
Hosting for WWE
In 2019, Gaelyn Mendonca joined WWE as a host. She hosted WWE Now India. This show shares wrestling news and updates specifically for fans in India. Her role helped bring exciting wrestling content to many viewers.
Shows and Movies
Gaelyn Mendonca has been part of several movies and television shows.
Movies Gaelyn Has Been In
Gaelyn made her Bollywood debut in 2013.
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
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| 2013 | Nautanki Saala | Chitra Singh | Her first Bollywood movie |
TV Shows Gaelyn Has Hosted
She has hosted many popular shows on television.
| Year | Show | Role |
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| 2016 | MTV Roadies X4: Your Gang, Your Glory | Host |
| 2016 | LinkedIn MTV Get A Job | Host |
| 2017 | MTV Roadies Rising | Host |
| 2019 | MTV Hustle | Host |
| 2020 | Myntra Fashion Superstar | Host |
Gaelyn's Family Life
On December 29, 2017, Gaelyn Mendonca married her longtime boyfriend, Sheehan Furtado. They welcomed a baby girl into their family on January 22. Gaelyn shared the happy news about her daughter on her Instagram account.
