Personal Information

Full Name: Ileana D'Cruz

Nickname: Ileana, Illu

Country/State: India

Date of Birth: 1987-11-01

Languages Known: English, Hindi, Telugu, Konkani (native), Portuguese (basic)

Zodiac Sign: Scorpio

Food Habit: Non-Vegetarian

Religion: Roman Catholicism (Goan Catholic family)

Hobbies: Fitness & gymming, traveling, reading, watching movies, spending time with family & pets, photography

Education

School: St. Joseph's Convent School, Panaji, Goa; Podar International School, Mumbai

College: University of Mumbai (pursued psychology but dropped out for acting career)

Degrees Obtained: None completed (dropped out after starting B.A. in Psychology)

Physical Stats

Height: 165 cm

Weight: 55 kg

Family Information

Parents: Father: Samira D'Cruz (Goan Catholic engineer) Mother: Samira D'Cruz (homemaker)

Siblings: Not publicly disclosed

Marital Status: married

Wife: Andrew Kneebone (Australian photographer & businessman)

Children: 1

Career

Current Position: Actress, Model, Entrepreneur (active in Hindi, Telugu, Tamil films & OTT; brand ambassador & selective projects)

Skills:

Net Worth: Approximately ₹120–180 crore (from films, endorsements, real estate, investments)

Awards & Achievements: Filmfare Award South for Best Female Debut – Telugu – Devadasu (2006) Santosham Best Actress Award – Pokiri (2006), Jalsa (2008) SIIMA Award for Best Actress – Julayi (2012) Known for Telugu blockbusters: Devadasu (2006), Pokiri (2006), Jalsa (2008), Kick (2009), Julayi (2012) Hindi films: Barfi! (2013), Main Tera Hero (2014), Rustom (2016), Raid (2018), The Big Bull (2021) One of the highest-paid South Indian actresses of late 2000s–early 2010s; strong comeback post-motherhood

Biography Details

Ileana D'Cruz (born November 1, 1987, in Mumbai) is an Indian actress of Goan-Portuguese descent who became a major star in Telugu cinema before transitioning to Hindi films. Daughter of engineer Samira D'Cruz, she debuted with Devadasu (2006) opposite Ram and achieved superstardom with Pokiri (2006), Jalsa (2008), Kick (2009), and Julayi (2012).

She entered Bollywood with Barfi! (2013) opposite Ranbir Kapoor and starred in hits like Main Tera Hero, Rustom, and Raid. Married to Australian photographer Andrew Kneebone (2023), mother to son Koa Phoenix (2023). After motherhood, she became selective with projects, focusing on meaningful roles and family. At 38, she remains active in Telugu/Hindi films, OTT, and endorsements, known for her beauty, glamour, and strong screen presence.

• January 2026: Ileana D'Cruz celebrated her 41st birthday (November 1, 2025) with family; shared adorable photos with husband Andrew Kneebone and son Koa Phoenix on Instagram. Fans praised her post-motherhood fitness and radiant look.
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• January 2026: Announced as the lead in an upcoming bilingual (Hindi-Telugu) romantic drama; shooting expected to begin mid-2026 – her first major lead role post-motherhood.
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• January 2026: Promoted her fitness & wellness routine; shared yoga & healthy lifestyle tips, inspiring fans with her balanced approach to motherhood & career.
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• Ongoing: Active on Instagram with family, festive, and fitness posts. No controversies or health issues in early 2026; focus on selective films, brand endorsements, and family life. Acharya (2022) and other past films continue to be fan favorites.

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