• Freida’s parents are from Mangalore. Her father is a banker and her mother is the principal of a High School. Her sister, Sharon, is a producer with the Indian news channel at NDTV.

• Has had a crush on Leonardo Dicaprio since she was a schoolgirl and admits he would be her perfect male co-star.

• Trained in some forms of Indian classical dance as well as Salsa.

• Before starring in Slumdog Millionaire, Freida anchored the international travel show, Full Circle on Zee International Asia Pacific in English between 2006-07.

• Was featured in several television and print commercials for products such as Wrigleys Chewing Gum, Škoda, Hutch, Airtel, and De Beers.

• Also a professional model.