What a choice!

Priyanka Chopra was overwhelmed to win the “Favourite Dramatic TV Actress” for her role in the American drama TV series Quantico at the People’s Choice Awards 2017, where popular chat show host Ellen DeGeneres broke the record for the most People’s Choice Awards in history. The event was held in Los Angeles on Wednesday night.

It is Priyanka’s second People’s Choice Award; she bagged her first one in the Favourite Actress in a New TV series category last year for Quantico, in which she plays Alex Parrish.

This year, Priyanka, who donned a ravishing peach tube dress with minimal make-up for the gala, was competing with popular actresses like Ellen Pompeo, Kerry Washington, Taraji P Henson and Viola Davis. After winning, the 34-year-old former Miss World, who was recently injured on the set of Quantico, said, “Every single woman that was nominated with me today...all of these incredible actresses were the reason that I joined television. They were the reason that I wanted to be the actor that I am here today, receiving this award and being in the same category as them is just so overwhelming.” The actress also thanked the entire cast and crew of Quantico, her first Hollywood project. 

“I am really psyched. Can I do a little wiggle? I am sorry it’s the concussion talking...this (award) means the world to me,” she added. International star Dwayne Johnson, who features in Priyanka’s upcoming Hollywood debut Baywatch, was seen cheering for her at the event.

While Priyanka is back on the Quantico set, she had suffered a concussion in an on-set accident last week. She slipped and fell during a stunt and suffered a concussion after hitting her head. At the People’s Choice Awards, she looked hale and hearty though. — IANS

Great record 

Ellen DeGeneres turned out to be the night’s biggest honoree, winning her record-breaking 20th People’s Choice Award. The talk show host shared one of her wins - for best comedic collaboration - with pop star Britney Spears, who took home a total of four awards, including favourite female artist and favourite pop artist. Other big winners included Blake Shelton, who got the favourite male country artist and favourite album honours, and Johnny Depp, who was bestowed the favourite movie icon trophy. 

‘I am an Indian, not scared of Trump’  

Donald Trump winning the presidential race may have instilled fear in the minds of many Indian employees working in the US, but this is not the case with Quantico star Priyanaka Chopra. A reporter asked Priyanka about her “thoughts on new president-elect Donald trump, kinda scary?” To which the actress said, “I am an Indian. Are you scared?” The reporter responded to it saying, “No, but a lot of foreigners are!” 

— ANI