Date of Birth: October 5, 1975
Zodiac Sign: Libra
Biography
Parminder Kaur Nagra is a British actress of Indian descent who has gained international acclaim for her work in both television and film. She was born in Leicester, England, and began her acting career in the late 1990s. Nagra first garnered significant attention for her role as Jesminder “Jess” Bhamra in the critically acclaimed 2002 film “Bend It Like Beckham.” This role catapulted her to fame and opened doors for her in Hollywood. Following her breakout role, Nagra moved to the United States and secured a prominent role in the medical drama series “ER,” where she portrayed Dr. Neela Rasgotra from 2003 to 2009. Her performance on “ER” earned her widespread recognition and several award nominations. Nagra has also appeared in various other television series, including “The Blacklist,” “Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.,” and “13 Reasons Why.” Apart from her television career, she has acted in several films, such as “Ella Enchanted” and “Albatross.”
5 Interesting Facts about Parminder Nagra
1. Parminder Nagra was the first woman of South Asian descent to play a regular role on the American television series “ER.”
2. She was awarded an honorary Doctor of Letters degree from Leicester’s De Montfort University in recognition of her contributions to the arts.
3. Nagra began her acting career in the British theatre, performing in various productions including “Sleeping Beauty” at the Leicester Haymarket Theatre.
4. She was included in People magazine’s “50 Most Beautiful People” list in 2004.
5. Parminder Nagra had to undergo knee surgery following an injury sustained while performing a demanding dance sequence in “Bend It Like Beckham.”
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Parminder Nagra
1. “I think it’s important to have a variety of roles and characters that reflect the diversity of society.”
2. “I never thought I’d end up in Hollywood. I just followed what I loved doing.”
3. “Bend It Like Beckham was a turning point in my career and in my life. It opened up so many opportunities.”
4. “I believe that you have to work hard and be dedicated, but also stay true to who you are.”
5. “Acting is about finding the truth in the character, no matter who they are.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
Highest net worth achieved: Approximately $8 million
Children
Parminder Nagra has one child, a son named Kai David Singh Stenson, born in 2009.
Relevant Links
1. [Parminder Nagra IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0619406/
2. [Parminder Nagra Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parminder_Nagra
3. [Parminder Nagra on Twitter](https://twitter.com/parmindernagra
4. [Parminder Nagra on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/parmindernagra/
5. [Parminder Nagra Biography on Biography.com](https://www.biography.com/actor/parminder-nagra
