Jacqualine Hettiarachchi
Singer, songwriter and fashion designer
Stuff of Dreams
Q: If you could choose a colour, what would it be?
A: White – because it’s simple, pure and elegant
Q: Where would your dream holiday be?
A: In Paris
Q: Is there a moment in time to which you’d like to go back?
A: To when I was 21 years old
Q: If you had the chance to perform on any stage or in a musical, which would it be?
A: The Royal Albert Hall in London
Q: If you could hail from a different time, when and where would it be?
A: I’ve always been a fan of the golden ’80s – so definitely, the 1980s in Colombo
This and That
Q: What would you say is your weirdest quirk?
A: Unintentional baby talk in public
Q: Which three words best describe you?
A: Loving, caring and unpredictable
Q: Dress up or dress down?
A: Always dress up
Q: Three things you would be lost without…
A: My music, family and partner
Q: Are you more of a hunter or gatherer?
A: Definitely a hunter – I’ve always been the one to lead rather than follow the herd
Q: Who would play you in the movie of your life?
A: No one
Favourite Things
Q: Do you have a favourite type of cuisine?
A: Indian
Q: Favourite cocktail or beverage…
A: Cocktail would be a margarita but my first preference would be a ‘JD’ because I’m a whisky kind of girl
Q: Your preferred genres of movies…
A: Crime and thriller
Q: Do you like dresses or pants?
A: Dresses
Q: What’s the best part of your day?
A: Nighttime – because I’m a night owl
Deep and Meaningful
Q: Your greatest fear…
A: Losing my loved ones
Q: What are you most passionate about?
A: My music
Q: So what’s the best piece of advice you’ve received?
A: Live life to the fullest and have no regrets
Q: What would be a good theme song for your life?
A: Stronger (What Doesn’t Kill You) by Kelly Clarkson
Q: How would you like life to be in 20 years?
A: With one kid and my husband, living a happy and contented life
Q: Some little-known facts about you…
A: I love spending time with my family; and I also love beaches, cocktails and fashion design