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"The warmth and hospitality of the people of Saudi have left a lasting impression on me."
Travel+Leisure India|December 2023
Actor JACQUELIENE FERNANDEZ believes that variety is the spice of life. She is also a global citizen-born and raised in Bahrain, studied in Sydney, and worked in Sri Lanka and India. In a chat with Simrran Gill, the actor spills the beans on her connection with the Middle East, facing criticism, and her foundation YOLO.
- Simrran Gill
"The warmth and hospitality of the people of Saudi have left a lasting impression on me."

You were born and raised in Bahrain. How does it feel to be back in the Middle East for a shoot?

It is always special to be back in the Middle East, where I've spent a huge chunk of my life. It feels like life coming full circle and always gives me a sense of homecoming. The energy here is unique, and being surrounded by familiar places and faces is incredibly nostalgic.

You mentioned in one of your interviews how everybody had suggestions about your accent or a nose job that you should get done. How do you stand your ground in such situations?

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