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Carol Gracias is an Indian super model. She is a past winner of the coveted India’s L’Oréal/Elite Look of the Year title. In 2006, she participated and became the runner-up in the reality show Bigg Boss 1. She started her career as a model. In 1998, She participated in a beauty contestant and won ‘The Look Of The Year’ title in the sub-contest. Gracias made her cameo debut in the film “Being Cyrus”. Shortly after, she appeared in the music video for the song “Right Here Right Now” in the movie “Bluffmaster!”. She also joined the cast of Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 2, the Indian version of Fear Factor, and finished as the 2nd runner-up. Gracias has appeared in the song “We Go Party” from the Hindi film ‘Aisa Yeh Jahaan’. In 2016, she walked the ramp with a big baby bump.

Birth Name

Carol Maria Gracias

Nickname

Carol

Profession

Model, Actress, and Businesswoman

Nationality

Indian

Personal Life

Birthday / Date of Birth

Carol Gracias was born on the 28th of December 1978, in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.

Age

She’s currently 45 years old.

Sun Sign

Capricorn

Ethnicity

Asian

She has Indian ancestry.

Religion

Goan Catholic

Education

Carol did her schooling from Apostolic Carmel School, Mumbai and graduation from St. Andrew’s College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Mumbai.

Family Details

  • Father – Ronnie Gracias
  • Mother – Unknown
  • Siblings – Unknown

Marital Status

Married

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Boyfriend / Spouse

Carol Gracias has dated –

  • Sameul Ziza (French Journalist and Businessman) – In 2013, Carol married French journalist and businessman Samuel Ziza. In July 2016, She gave birth to a son named Gabriel Ziza.

Physical Statistics

Height

  • In feet – 5 feet 10 inches
  • In centimeters – 178 cm
  • In meters – 1.78 m

Weight

  • In Kilograms – 60 kg
  • In Pounds – 132 lbs

Body Measurements

  • Measurements – 36-30-34
  • Bust – 36 inches
  • Waist – 30 inches
  • Hip – 34 inches
  • Bra Size – 34D

Body Build

Slim

Eye Color

Black

Hair Color

Dark Brown

Shoe Size

She wears a size 9.5 (US) shoe.

Dress Size

Her dress size is 5 (US).

Sexuality

Straight

Professional Statistics

Famous For

Carol became known as a Fashion model whose career took off when she was crowned the winner of the annual Elite Model Look India contest 1998. She later appeared as a contestant on the reality shows Bigg Boss and Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi, where she finished as the first and second runner-up, respectively. Gracias made a cameo appearance in the black comedy film Being Cyrus.

Film Debut

In 2005, Carol Gracias had her first film onscreen role in the movie Being Cyrus as a beggar.

Television Debut

In 2006, Gracias landed her first role in television by appearing as contestant  in the Hindi-language television reality show, Bigg Boss’ Season 1.

Controversies

In 2006, Carol landed into a controversy at the Lakmé Fashion Week. She was wearing a halter top for the show, and while she was walking the ramp her top slipped off, exposing her upper body. Gracias hold the top with her hands and completed the walk. She was applauded by the audience present at the show for completing the walk.

Soon, the video of her wardrobe malfunction went viral. Later, a social activist named Prakash Rajdev filed a complaint against Carol and the organisers of the show for indulging in “nudity and obscenity.” Later, Carol and the organisers were given a clean chit. The top-slip scene was included in the Hindi film ‘Fashion’ (2008), which was picturised on the Indian actress Kangana Ranaut.

Brand Endorsements

She has done print advertisements work for several brands such as Philips, Moksh Jewellery, Levi’s, and Liberty.

Carol Gracias Net worth

Carol Gracias has an estimated net worth of $500K dollars as of 2024.

Social Media Profiles

Some Lesser Known Facts About Carol Gracias

  • Gracias is an Indian supermodel and businesswoman. In 1998, She started her career as a model. She participated in a beauty contestant1998 and won ‘The Look Of The Year’ title in the sub-contest.
  • She became one of the top-notch models in India and walked the ramp for many ace fashion designers. She has been featured on the cover page of various magazines.
  • In 2005, she appeared in the Hindi song “Right Here Right Now” from the Hindi film ‘Bluffmaster.’ Carol also played a cameo role in the movie Being Cyrus.
  • She was a contestant on Bigg Boss 1, the Indian version of Celebrity Big Brother where she became the 1st runner-up. She also participated in Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 2, the Indian version of Fear Factor and emerged as the 2nd runner-up.
  • Carol has worked as a model in print advertisements for brands. She has also appeared in the song “We Go Party” from the Hindi film ‘Aisa Yeh Jahaan’.
  • In 2016, she walked the ramp with a big baby bump. She walked at the Lakmé Fashion Week for the Hyderabad-based fashion designer Gaurang Shah.
  • After her son’s birth in 2016, she moved to Goa from Mumbai and started a contemporary French restaurant ‘Izumi Assagao’ and a three-suite guest house ‘Botanique’ in Goa.
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