8-month-old koala in Australia named after Priyanka Chopra; See her reaction as she discovers

Priyanka Chopra

8-month-old koala in Australia named after Priyanka Chopra; See her reaction as she discovers

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She also shared the picture, pointing at the koala named after her where she can be seen wearing a grey coat, a baseball cap, and jeans.

July 29, 2024

Actress Priyanka Chopra Jonas, who is shooting for her next venture ‘The Bluff’ in Australia, took a day off from her hectic schedule and visited the homestead Paradise Country at Gold Coast.

To her pleasant surprise, the actress discovered that there was a baby koala named after her.

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In the first video, she’s accompanied by friends as they’re shown a tiny 8-month-old koala. The official then discloses that the koala’s name is Priyanka, inspired by the actor herself. Priyanka smiles and says, “Are you serious?”, thanks the official, and poses with the koala for a picture.

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She also shared the picture, pointing at the koala named after her where she can be seen wearing a grey coat, a baseball cap, and jeans.

Sharing a series of videos, Priyanka wrote: “An 8-month-old koala joey named after me!! So sweet.. thank you @paradisecountrygc for the lovely surprise and for introducing us to the most amazing wildlife. Meerkats, koalas, kangaroos, Tasmanian devils and Dingo’s! Thank you for all the work you’re doing for wildlife conservation in Australia as well. Magical Sunday afternoon.”

Her husband and singer Nick Jonas commented on the post and wrote: “You’re cute’.

Before this, she was last spotted at the wedding of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant in Mumbai a few days ago.

On the work front, Priyanka Chopra wrapped the shooting of her upcoming film Heads Of State in April this year.

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