Priyanka Chopra Jonas Meets Koala Named After Her in Australia

Actor Priyanka Chopra Jonas discovered that an eight-month-old koala joey in an Australian homestead has been named after her. During her visit, she shared moments with the koala on Instagram, expressing gratitude to the homestead for the surprise and their work in wildlife conservation. Chopra is in Australia filming 'The Bluff'.

Actor Priyanka Chopra Jonas was in for a surprise when she learned that an eight-month-old koala joey at an Australian homestead has been named after her.

While touring the area, Chopra shared a series of endearing photos and videos with the koala on Instagram, expressing her gratitude to the homestead for the thoughtful gesture.

In one video, a tour guide revealed the koala joey's name, inspired by the actor, prompting Chopra's astonished reaction. She thanked the farmhouse management for the 'magical Sunday afternoon' and lauded them for their efforts in wildlife conservation.

Currently in Australia for her latest project 'The Bluff,' Chopra plays a former female pirate in the 19th-century Caribbean. The film, produced by the Russo Brothers' AGBO Studios and Amazon MGM Studios, showcases a storyline where a pirate must protect her family from her mysterious past.