ONE-ON-ONE

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

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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