# Gaelyn Mendonca > Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Gaelyn_Mendonca > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Gaelyn_Mendonca.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gaelyn_Mendonca > Source revision: 1352952598 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) {{Short description|Indian actress}} {{BLP sources|date=August 2023}} {{Use dmy dates|date=May 2023}} {{Use Indian English|date=December 2018}} {{Infobox model | name = Gaelyn Mendonca | image = Gaelyn Mendonca (cropped).jpg | caption = Gaelyn Mendonca (2015) | birth_date = | birth_place = [Bombay](/source/Bombay), [Maharashtra](/source/Maharashtra), India | other_names = | occupation = {{hlist|Actress|model|VJ}} | residence = | years_active = 2013; 2016–present | spouse = {{marriage|Sheehan Furtado|29 December 2017}} | alma_mater = [St. Xavier's College, Mumbai](/source/St._Xavier's_College%2C_Mumbai) ([BSc](/source/Bachelor_of_Science)) | height = | haircolor = Black | eyecolor = Brown }} '''Gaelyn Mendonca''' is an Indian actress,[model](/source/Model_(person)) and [VJ](/source/VJ_(media_personality)) for [MTV India](/source/MTV_India). She is best known for hosting [WWE Now India](/source/WWE_Network) and [MTV Hustle](/source/MTV_Hustle).{{Cite web |url=https://www.wwe.com/worldwide/article/wwe-now-india-gaelyn-mendonca-debut |title=WWE launches new WWE NOW INDIA series |website=WWE |publisher=[WWE](/source/WWE) |access-date=17 March 2019}} == Early life and education == Gaelyn Mendonca was born in [Bombay](/source/Bombay), and grew up in [Orlem](/source/Orlem). She graduated from [Carmel of St. Joseph School](/source/Carmel_of_St._Joseph_School_(Malad)), and later studied economics and sociology at [St. Xavier's College](/source/St._Xavier's_College%2C_Mumbai).{{Cite web |last=Chakravorty |first=Vinayak |date=5 April 2016 |title=Meet Gaelyn, the new face of Roadies |url=https://indiatoday.in/mail-today/story/meet-gaelyn-the-new-face-of-roadies-316328-2016-04-05 |website=India Today}} For five consecutive years, she won street dance competitions at Malhar.[http://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/2013/apr/110413-vj-gaelyn-mendoncas-b-town-debut-with-nautanki-saala.htm VJ Gaelyn Mendonca's B-Town debut with 'Nautanki Saala'] == Career == Mendonca began her career as a model while attending St Xavier's College. She has walked for numerous brands, including [Lakme Fashion Week](/source/Lakme_Fashion_Week). After graduating from college, she began her broadcasting career as an anchor with [Good Times](/source/Good_Times_(TV_Channel)) on the program ''Cool Quotient''. In 2013, Mendonca won the [MTV VJ Hunt](/source/MTV_VJ_Hunt) alongside Sunanda Wong. In the same year, she made her Bollywood debut in [Rohan Sippy](/source/Rohan_Sippy)'s ''[Nautanki Saala!](/source/Nautanki_Saala!)''{{cite web |title=Meet Gaelyn, the new face of Roadies |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/mail-today/story/meet-gaelyn-the-new-face-of-roadies-316328-2016-04-04 |website=India Today |access-date=30 May 2016 |date=5 April 2016}} As a VJ, she has hosted several programs{{Cite web |date=20 November 2018 |title=MTV India dating show airs episode with gay contestants |url=https://www.losangelesblade.com/2018/11/20/mtv-india-dating-show-airs-episode-with-gay-contestants/ |access-date=8 April 2021 |website=Los Angeles Blade: LGBTQ News, Rights, Politics, Entertainment |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |title=Get set for the grand finale of MTV Lockdown Stars that goes Live on Instagram this Saturday |url=https://www.indulgexpress.com/entertainment/tv/2020/apr/24/get-set-for-the-grand-finale-of-mtv-lockdown-stars-that-goes-live-on-instagram-this-saturday-24370.html |access-date=8 April 2021 |website=indulgexpress.com |date=24 April 2020 |language=en}} and covered the [2011 Cricket World Cup](/source/2011_Cricket_World_Cup).{{Cite news |title=Gaelyn Mendonca: My strength is the gift of the gab - Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/gaelyn-mendonca-my-strength-is-the-gift-of-the-gab/articleshow/60233773.cms |access-date=8 April 2021 |website=The Times of India |date=27 August 2017 |language=en}} In 2016, She began hosting ''[MTV Roadies](/source/MTV_Roadies)''{{Cite web |date=11 March 2018 |title=MTV Roadies Xtreme 2018 (Season 16) {{!}} Here's What Gang leaders are Earning for an Episode |url=https://chandigarhmetro.com/mtv-roadies-xtreme-2018-season-16-heres-what-gang-leaders-are-earning-for-an-episode/ |access-date=8 April 2021 |website=Chandigarh Metro |language=en-US}} and the reality rap program ''[MTV Hustle](/source/MTV_Hustle)''.[http://www.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/meet-nautanki-saala-babe-gaelyn-mendonca-71282.html Meet Nautanki Saala Babe Gaelyn Mendonca]{{Cite web |title=Nikhil Chinapa and Raja Kumari hold the baton high for gender neutral music at MTV Hustle From Home |url=http://www.radioandmusic.com/entertainment/editorial/news/200515-nikhil-chinapa-and-raja-kumari-hold-the |access-date=8 April 2021 |website=radioandmusic.com |language=en}} In 2019, Mendonca was signed to [WWE](/source/WWE) as a host for WWE Now India,{{Cite web |title=WWE launches new WWE NOW INDIA series |url=https://www.wwe.com/worldwide/article/wwe-now-india-gaelyn-mendonca-debut |access-date=8 April 2021 |website=WWE |language=en}} which covers wrestling news for viewers in India.{{Cite web |date=30 October 2020 |title=WWE Champion Drew McIntyre reveals his 'desi' side and it's sure to make you fall in love! |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/other-sports/wwe-champion-drew-mcintyre-reveals-his-desi-side-and-it-s-sure-to-make-you-fall-in-love/story-rbqOQ3h2WbGHIWcXOj4wMM.html |access-date=8 April 2021 |website=Hindustan Times |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=Dhyani |first=Kunal |date=7 March 2019 |title=WWE presents a new series made just for the WWE Universe in India |url=https://www.insidesport.co/wwe-launches-new-series-wwe-now-india/ |access-date=8 April 2021 |website=InsideSport |language=en-gb}} == Filmography == === Film === {| class="wikitable sortable" |- style="text-align:center;" ! Year ! Film ! Role ! Notes |- |- | 2013 | ''[Nautanki Saala](/source/Nautanki_Saala)'' | Chitra Singh | Bollywood Debut |} === Television === {| class="wikitable sortable" |- style="text-align:center;" ! Year ! Show ! Role |- |- |2016 |[MTV Roadies X4: Your Gang, Your Glory](/source/MTV_Roadies_(season_14)) |Host |- |2016 |LinkedIn MTV Get A Job |Host |- |2017 |[MTV Roadies Rising](/source/MTV_Roadies_(season_15)) |Host |- | rowspan="2" |2019 |[MTV Hustle](/source/MTV_Hustle) | rowspan="2" |Host |- |[WWE Now India](/source/WWE) |- |2020 |[Myntra Fashion Superstar](/source/Myntra_Fashion_Superstar) |Host |} == Personal life == On 29 December 2017, Mendonca married her longtime boyfriend Sheehan Furtado.{{citation needed|date=August 2023}} On 22 Jan she gave birth to a girl. The announcement was made on her Instagram account.{{cite web | url=https://www.instagram.com/p/CnzXi2ONI8V/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= | title=Instagram }}{{Primary source inline|date=August 2023}} == References == {{Reflist}} == External links == *{{IMDb name|5348878}} {{Authority control}} {{DEFAULTSORT:Mendonca, Gaelyn}} Category:Living people Category:Actresses from Mumbai Category:Female models from Mumbai Category:St. Xavier's College, Mumbai, alumni Category:Indian film actresses Category:Indian television actresses Category:Actresses in Hindi cinema Category:Indian women television personalities Category:Indian female models Category:Indian video jockeys Category:Indian game show hosts Category:Year of birth missing (living people) --- Adapted from the Wikipedia article [Gaelyn Mendonca](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gaelyn_Mendonca) by Wikipedia contributors ([contributor history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gaelyn_Mendonca?action=history)). 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