Jeniffer Piccinato Wiki, Height, Age, Boyfriend, Family, Biography & More

Jeniffer Piccinato is a Brazillian actress and model who regularly appears in Indian advertisements, music videos, films, and TV shows. She is known for appearing in films such as ‘Baazaar’ (2018), ‘Freddy’ (2022), and ‘Ram Setu’ (2022).

Wiki/Biography

Jennifer Piccinato was born as Jeniffer Christine Piccinato on 17 October in Maringá, Brazil. Her zodiac sign is Libra. She studied fashion design at UniCesumar, Brazil. She has studied acting at The Barrow Group Performing Arts Center in New York, the United States.

Physical Appearance

Height: 5′ 7″ ^[1]Inega

Weight (approx.): 55 kg

Hair Colour: Dark Brown

Eye Colour: Brown

Figure Measurements: 34-27-38 ^[2]Inega

Family

Jeniffer Piccinato was born into a Christian family in Brazil.

Parents & Siblings

Jeniffer Piccianto’s father, Roque Piccinato, is an electronics technician. Her mother’s name is Jo Miranda Piccinato. In an interview, Jeniffer’s father said that she was a good student at her school and had been interested in modelling since childhood. He further talked about how dressing up the dolls during her childhood helped Jeniffer to become interested in fashion design and said,

She always designed dolls and clothes for them until she became interested in fashion design.”

Parents of Jeniffer Piccinato

Jeniffer’s brother, Jonathan Piccinato, is a musician and founder of a music school, TOQUE MAIS – Escola de Música in Maringá, Brazil.

Career

Modelling

Jeniffer Piccinato has worked as a model since she was 9 years old and has travelled to many countries for modelling assignments. In an interview, she talked about starting modelling at an early age and her desire to become an actress since childhood and said,

I have been a model since I was 9 years old and I always wanted to be an actress. I took acting classes in Brazil and New York City when I lived there and worked as a model.”

In 2011, she returned to Brazil after having modelled in UAE and India to participate in the Garota Mais Bela do Verão (Most Beautiful Girl of Summer) contest. She was the finalist of the contest.

 

Advertisements

Jeniffer Piccinato had her first advertisement shot in India for Pantene, a cosmetics brand. In an interview, she talked about coming to India for the advertisement which was supposed to be shown during the festival of Diwali and said,

I was called to India for the first time in anticipation of doing a television commercial for the brand Pantene, couldn’t say no to it. An advertisement also was a challenge to me back then. They informed me that the advertisement will be showcased during festivities, and my logistics rang the bell in terms of ‘promotion’. But I had no idea about what we do on Diwali (she laughs).”

Jeniffer Piccinato in the Pantene advertisement

Music Videos

In 2016, Jeniffer Piccinato appeared in the song, ‘O Mahiya’. In 2018, she appeared in the song, ‘Dill Ton Blacck.’

In 2020, she appeared in ‘Main Dooba Rahoon’ by Aditya Narayan. In 2022, she appeared in the song, ‘Shaidayee’ by Terrence Lewis.

Films

In 2018, Jeniffer Piccinato had a cameo in ‘Baazaar.’ In 2022, she appeared in ‘Ram Setu’ as Dr. Gabrielle. In the same year, she also appeared in another film, ‘Freddy.’ In 2023, she appeared in ‘Kennedy.’

Web Series

Telugu Language

In 2020, Jeniffer Piccinato starred in ‘Sin’ as Nina. The series premiered on aha

In 2020, Jeniffer Piccinato starred in the ZEE5 web series, ‘Expiry Date.’ The series was shot in Hindi and Telugu languages.

Hindi Language

In 2023, Jeniffer Piccinato appeared in ‘The Freelancer.’ The series premiered on Disney+ Hotstar. In 2023, she appeared in the web series, ‘United Kacche.’

Theatre

In 2020, she worked in Anton Chekhov’s play, ‘Three Sisters,’ which was staged at the Jeff Goldberg Studio in Mumbai. She has also worked in Jeff Goldberg Studio’s adaptation of Neil Simon’s play, ‘The Odd Couple’ in 2021.

Awards

In 2021, Jeniffer Piccinato was honoured with the Best Debut Actress (Webseries) Award for ‘Sin’ (2020) by the aha 100% Entertainment Awards.

Facts/Trivia

• In an interview, Jeniffer talked about the challenges that come with different roles such as learning new languages and transforming herself physically and said,
  

  There are a lot of challenges that one faces in the industry and my challenges have always been subjective to the characters I play on screen. Most of the time, learning a new language or working on my physicality for a specific part has been challenging, but I have also always enjoyed the entire process.”

• According to Financial Express, Jeniffer Piccinato charged Rs 75 lakh for her role in ‘Ram Setu’ (2022). ^[3]Financial Express

• In 2022, Jeniffer Piccinato earned her blue belt in Brazillian jiu-jitsu.
  

  Jeniffer Piccinato posing with her blue belt

• According to Jeniffer, she had to take swimming classes during the winter season to prepare for her stunts in the film, ‘Ram Setu’ (2022). She also talked about gaining weight to better fit the personality of her character, in an interview, and said,
  

  The scene was very intense, as it showed the character on the verge of drowning in the water. I had to learn how to swim to perform that more comfortably, and to deliver my performance in a safe way. So that was challenging. I took some diving lessons as well in that short period of time. It was very intense, and I was bulking up for it. I’d gained weight for the part since I really wanted to look different too, and close to what the director envisioned for Dr. Gabrielle’s heart and personality.”

• She is an animal lover and owns a Siberian Husky whom she has named Sushi.
  

  Jeniffer Piccinato with her dog