Reshma Shetty

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Reshma Shetty
Born (1977-11-02) 2 November 1977
Manchester, England, United Kingdom
Residence New York City, United States
Ethnicity Mangalore, Indian
Citizenship British/American
Alma mater James Madison University
Occupation Actress, Singer
Years active 2007–present
Spouse(s) Deep Katdare (2011–present)

Reshma Shetty is a British-American television and film actress and singer best known for her role as Divya Katdare on the USA Network television series Royal Pains.

Early life

Shetty was born on 2 November 1977 born to Hindu Indian parents in Manchester, England and was raised in both England and Richmond, Virginia in the United States.[1] She originally studied pre-med at James Madison University, but success in vocal competitions prompted her to switch majors and graduate with a B.A. in opera performance.[2] Shetty received her Master of Music in performance from the University of Kentucky before moving onto the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music, where she earned her artist diploma in opera in 2005.[1][3]

Career

Shetty was the female lead in a touring company of the musical Bombay Dreams in 2006. Shetty also acted in the off-Broadway play Rafta Rafta.[3] Shetty is currently a cast member on the American television program Royal Pains (airing on USA Network) portraying a Physician Assistant (PA) named Divya Katdare.[4][5]

She is also an occasional guest-panelist on the Fox News Channel satire show Red Eye w/ Greg Gutfeld.

Reshma Shetty is also the face of Dove moisturizer bar in India.

Personal life

Shetty currently resides in New York City where they shoot parts of Royal Pains. Shetty is married to Deep Katdare who starred with her in the Broadway production, Bombay Dreams. She married him on March 19, 2011.

Filmography

Year Title Role Notes
2007 Steam Niala
2007 30 Rock Party Attendant Ep: Secrets and Lies
2009–present Royal Pains Divya Katdare Main Cast
2010 Hated Arianna
2011 The Wendy Williams Show Herself
2011 Fashion in Television Herself
2011 Delivering the Goods Sarah
2012 Allegiance Leela
2012 CSI Miami Jane Caldicott Season 10 Episode 15

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Reshma Shetty's Bollywood musical adventure
  2. ↑ Souri, Ranjit (November 9, 2009). "Desis On Cable: Reshma Shetty and Danny Pudi". India Currents. Retrieved December 25, 2009. 
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Royal Pains Cast Bio: Reshma Shetty
  4. ↑ Royal Pains Q&A: Reshma Shetty
  5. ↑ Interview with Reshma Shetty in Buzzine Magazine

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