The moon in her eyes...

Stefy Patel has always been fascinated by the camera and stage. Although she wanted to get into the field of acting, she thought it was too difficult. When she shifted to Delhi for higher education, she started acting and modelling. After making her way to Miss Teen International and winning that pageant in Thailand, things started falling in place for her. She was among the top five finalists of Miss India 2018 and now is a model and actor.

Two months back, she shot for the Chinese Hollywood film, Defended War, which will be released in 2020. She marked her debut in Telugu industry with the film, Ninnu Thalachi.

Featured in Punjabi songs like Dil by Angad Khehra and Husan Di Raani, she has shot about seven Punjabi music videos. Watch out for Stefy as she will be the face of TV commercials.

First assignment…

It was in 2015, which was an advertisement for Google. It was dream-come-true.

Most interesting shoot so far…

It was the Chinese Hollywood film, Defended War, because I was the only Indian in the cast and also the only one who spoke English. I had two translators with me all the time to translate Chinese to English.

A big break for me…

Every project of mine is important and learning curve, which keeps on adding new skills to my acting profile.

Designer I wish to walk for…

Manish Malhotra. I just don’t want to walk for him but wish to be his showstopper.

Fashion tip for youngsters

Be yourself while you choose your outfit for the day. It is about how you carry your outfit, and what really matters is how you walk and talk.

If not model-actor then?

I am crazy about dancing. So, may be choreographer or dancer.

Favourite style…

Nowadays, I am really obsessed with high-waist bellbottom pants.

My daily routine is like…

It differs depending on whether I am shooting or not. If I am not shooting, I take it easy for some days and on days, I pay attention to skincare, gym routine or go for look tests or auditions.

Health quotient is….

To stay hydrated always. I keep sipping water whole day.

I would like to go on a date…

On the top of the Himalayas, if possible.

A perfect date outfit…

I would want to wear a lehnga for sure.

I would happily go on a date with…

Hrithik Roshan

Wardrobe must-haves…

From inner wears to spaghetti to heels, I feel nude colour is must in any wardrobe.

Casual pick in clothing…

A pair of blue denims and a white shirt and, of course, white sneakers to go with it.

Your career goal is…

To do movies all my life. I want to work in different mediums, play versatile characters and only hope that people love me for my acting as well as the person I am.

Next place in your travel bucket list…

I wish to go to Kerala.

A celeb’s gym look you admire…

Malaika Arora.

Healthy snack you much on…

Protein bars.

—As told to Sheetal