Jassita Gurung (Nepali: जस्सिता गुरुङ, born on May 16, 1996, in Pokhara, Nepal[1]) is a Nepalese-British actress and model.

Jassita Gurung
Gurung celebrating Holi festival in Kathmandu (2019)
Born (1996-05-16) May 16, 1996 (age 28)
Pokhara, Nepal
NationalityBritish
EducationHenry Beaufort School
Alma materPeter Symonds College
OccupationActor
Years active2018–present
Height5 ft 7.5 in (171 cm)

Gurung is known for her roles in Lily Bily, with Pradeep Khadka, and Love Station.

Life

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Jassita Gurung was born in Nepal, but grew up in the UK with her parents and close relatives.[2][3] In 2017, she won the UK Dance Off competition.[citation needed]

In 2018 (2075 in the Hindu calendar) she received two awards as Best debut actress for her role as Shurtee in Lily Bily.[4]

She is currently a judge in Super Dancer Nepal, alongside Suren Rai and Saroj Khanal.[5]

Filmography

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Year Film Role Notes
2018 Lily Bily Shurtee [6]
2019 Love Station Rani [7]
2022 Jackie I am 21 Ruby [8][9]
2024 Farki Farki Sayera [10]

Awards

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Year Nominated work Category Result Notes
2018 Lilly Billy Dcine Award 2075 – Best Debut Actor (Female) Won [11]
2018 Lilly Billy Kamana Film Award 2075 – Best Debut Actor (Female) Won [12]

References

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  1. ^ "Jassita Gurung Biography". Nepali Actress. September 14, 2018. Archived from the original on February 20, 2019. Retrieved February 19, 2019.
  2. ^ "Jashita Gururng". reelnepal. Archived from the original on February 20, 2019. Retrieved February 19, 2019.
  3. ^ "Jassita, Aditi, Miruna, Sara & other New Actresses of 2074". Nepali Actress. April 17, 2018. Archived from the original on February 20, 2019. Retrieved February 19, 2019.
  4. ^ "Nepal & NepaliShatru Gate wins best film, NFDC National Film Award 2018 winners are." Nepal & Nepali. April 27, 2018. Archived from the original on November 19, 2023. Retrieved November 19, 2023.
  5. ^ "realme announces its title sponsorship for 'Super Dancer Nepal'". b360nepal.com. Retrieved November 19, 2023.
  6. ^ "Lily Bily crosses 40 million mark". kathmandupost.ekantipur.com. Archived from the original on February 20, 2019. Retrieved February 19, 2019.
  7. ^ Republica. "Pradeep Khadka and Jassita Gurung confirmed for 'Love Station'". My City. Retrieved February 19, 2019.
  8. ^ "Jassita Gurung". Lens Nepal. Archived from the original on May 16, 2023. Retrieved November 19, 2023.
  9. ^ "Dads, let your kids dance". kathmandupost.com. Archived from the original on May 28, 2023. Retrieved November 19, 2023.
  10. ^ "७० लाख लिएर हनी बनीमा जोडिए अनमोल केसी". Kantipur Publications (in Nepali). February 21, 2022. Retrieved May 13, 2024.
  11. ^ "Dcine Award Details | 2075". Lens Nepal. Archived from the original on February 20, 2019. Retrieved February 19, 2019.
  12. ^ "Kamana Film Award Details | 2075". Lens Nepal. Archived from the original on February 7, 2019. Retrieved February 19, 2019.
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