Natalia Janoszek
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| Natalia Janoszek in 2025 | |
| Born | 15 June 1990 (age 35) Bielsko-Biala, Poland |
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| Nationality | Polish |
| Education | Nicolaus Copernicus 1st General Secondary School, Bielsko-Biala M.A in International Business |
| Alma mater | University of Warsaw, Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute, New York |
| Occupation | Television Personality, Actress, Singer, Model, Author |
| Years active | 2012–present |
| Known for | Netflix's 365 Days Hollywood's The Swing of Things |
| Notable works | Dreamz: The Movie (2013) Flame: An Untold Love Story (2014) Chicken Curry Law (Lead Role) 365 Days (2020) The Swing of Things (2020) |
| Awards | Indian Film Award (2019) |
| Spouse(s) | Unmarried |
| Parents | N/A |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Website | See below |
Natalia Magdalena Janoszek is a Polish actress, model, singer, author, and former beauty queen who has made a mark in both Bollywood and Hollywood. She began her career in international beauty pageants and later became one of the first European actresses in Indian cinema, gaining fame through roles in international productions like Netflix's 365 Days and movies like Chicken Curry Law. She has demonstrated her abilities as a reality TV star in Poland and as an author with Behind the Scenes of Bollywood in addition to her acting career. After competing in Bigg Boss Season 19, where she was introduced as the international "Videshi Gori," she became extremely popular in India in 2025.
Early Life & Education
Natalia Janoszek was born on 15 June 1990 in Bielsko-Biała, Poland. She demonstrated an innate love of dance and music at a very young age, going on stage at the age of three. Her career that would eventually take her across continents was made possible by her early exposure to the performing arts.
Natalia prioritized her studies and obtained a Master's degree in International Business from the University of Warsaw in addition to her artistic endeavors. She later received training at the esteemed Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute in New York, which is known for producing some of the best actors in the world, because she was determined to improve her acting abilities.
Career
Modeling and Beauty Pageants
Natalia Janoszek started her career in beauty pageants, participating in over 30 international competitions as a representative of Poland. She participated in several important competitions, such as Miss Teen Poland, Miss Bikini Universe, Supermodel International, and Tropic Beauty. She became a well-known face on the international scene thanks to these platforms, which also provided her with exposure abroad and opened doors to modeling jobs, endorsement deals, and media appearances.
Bollywood Adventure
Dreamz: The Movie (2013) and Flame: An Untold Love Story (2014) marked her Bollywood debuts. Even though these movies weren't very successful at the box office, they helped her establish herself in the Indian film industry. She played a foreign woman caught up in India's legal system in Chicken Curry Law (2019), which marked her breakthrough performance. The movie demonstrated her range as an actor and won her praise from critics. With an appearance in Housefull 5, she increased her Bollywood visibility even more and gave her career a mainstream commercial credit.
Hollywood Initiatives
Natalia studied Hollywood and foreign film in parallel to her Bollywood career. She starred in Netflix's worldwide hit 365 Days (2020), The Swing of Things (2020), and The Green Fairy (2016). She was able to establish herself as a worldwide actress by juggling roles in the Indian and Western industries.
Career in Writing
In addition to modeling and acting, Natalia is a successful writer. She wrote the book Behind the Scenes of Bollywood, in which she describes her experiences as a foreign actress working in India. The book provides an honest look at the glitzy side of the business as well as the difficulties she encountered, giving readers a useful understanding of her particular path.
Notable Works
Hollywood and Bollywood have both influenced Natalia's creative development. She became one of the first Polish actresses in Indian cinema when she made her Bollywood debut in Dreamz: The Movie (2013). With Chicken Curry Law (2019), she made her breakthrough and received praise from critics for her stirring performance. She later made appearances in popular shows like Housefull 5, solidifying her reputation in Indian entertainment. In the global sphere, she starred in movies such as Netflix's worldwide hit 365 Days (2020), The Swing of Things (2020) with Luke Wilson, and The Green Fairy (2016). She competed in Bigg Boss Season 19 in 2025 as the international "Videshi Gori," and her charismatic performance alongside Bhojpuri star Neelam Giri, the "Desi Chhori," made her incredibly popular with Indian viewers.
Achievements and Recognition
Natalia Janoszek has established a remarkable reputation as a worldwide artist, winning honors and recognition from a variety of fields. Her reputation in Indian cinema was cemented in 2018 and 2019 when she was given the Best International Actress Award at the Jaipur International Film Festival. After starting out as an early stage performer in Poland when she was three years old, she went on to win over 30 international beauty pageants, such as Miss Teen Poland, Supermodel International, and Miss Bikini Universe. By taking part in well-known Polish reality shows like Dancing with the Stars (2022) and Your Face Sounds Familiar (2023), she further demonstrated her versatility. As an author, her book Behind the Scenes of Bollywood offered candid insights into her experiences as a foreign actress in India. Multilingual and adaptive, Natalia continues to bridge cultures while expanding her fan base worldwide.