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What comes to your mind when you hear the name, Barbara Mori? That she is hot. And that she is Hrithik Roshan's girl in Kites. Surely there's more to this actress than just oomph. Let's find out.

Barbara Mori Bio

Thirty-two-year-old Barbara's full name is Barbara Mori Ochoa. Her roots make her truly belong to the 'exotic' category. She was born on February 2, 1978 in Uruguay, and her Japanese roots come from her father's side. Her mother is Mexican. Her parents, Yuyi Mori and Rosario Ochoa, divorced when she was barely three. Barbara spent her childhood in Mexico and Uruguay. Mexican actor, singer and producer Sergio Mayer and Barbara have a son in his pre-teens.

How did Barbara enter showbiz?

She was a 14-year-old waitress when fashion designer Marcos Toledo discovered her mesmerising beauty. Barbara went on to model, and act in Mexican telenovelas and soaps where she became popular. She later studied acting at the Center for Acting Studies. She also won the Best New Actress award for Mirada de Mujer among others.