Nicole Rodrigues facts for kids

Nicole Rodrigues is a successful businesswoman from India. She lives in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. She is known for starting the Diva Group of Companies. She began her first company, Diva Modelling and Events, in 2003. Later, her company grew and started a real estate business called Diva Holdings.

Early Life and Modeling Career

Nicole Rodrigues was born and grew up in Bombay, which is now called Mumbai, in Maharashtra, India. When she was 16, she started her journey in modeling. She took part in many fashion shows at colleges. A famous fashion designer, Vikram Phadnis, discovered her. He helped her become a professional model. Nicole then appeared on the covers of popular magazines like Femina and Health and Nutrition.

Nicole Rodrigues' Business Journey

In 1995, Nicole Rodrigues moved to Bahrain. There, she worked for an airline called Gulf Air. While in Bahrain, she met Henrik Larsen. After their first child was born, she moved to Copenhagen.

In 2010, Nicole's company created NM Investments. This new part of the company started offering consulting and accounting services. By 2011, Nicole added two more businesses. These were Diva Laundry and Diva Salon.

Nicole has received several awards for her work. In 2014, she was named one of the top Indian leaders in the Arab World by Forbes magazine. She also won the CEO of the Year award in 2014. In 2015, she was honored in the Outstanding Category at the Asia Pacific Entrepreneurship Awards. Today, the Diva Group of Companies is growing. It has expanded its operations to many countries. These include Qatar, Kuwait, Doha, Bahrain, Turkey, India, and Pakistan.

Personal Life

Nicole Rodrigues has two children. Her son is named Victor, and her daughter is named Victoria. Both of her children are currently studying in the UAE. Nicole lives in Dubai with her family.