(Eds: Recasting overnight story)By Aditi KhannaLondon, Dec 7 (PTI) Priyanka Chopra has been voted the"Sexiest Asian Woman" in the world in an annual UK pollreleased here today.
The 35-year-old "Quantico" actor topped the 2017 editionof the popular '50 Sexiest Asian Women' poll by London-basedweekly newspaper Eastern Eye for a record-breaking fifth time.
She reclaimed the top slot from Deepika Padukone, who hadbeen voted the sexiest Asian in 2016.
Padukone is ranked third this year.
"I cannot actually take credit for this at all. Fullcredit should be given to my genetics and your optics," Choprasaid, thanking everyone who voted in the online poll for her.
"I feel grateful and am humbled. Consistency is key," shesaid.
The publication notes that her ranking rounds off anotherdream year for the actress, which saw her make incrediblestrides internationally with the release of her debutHollywood feature "Baywatch", win another People's ChoiceAward for her acclaimed television show "Quantico" and signfurther high-profile films in the West.
The A-list star also continued to make giant strides as aproducer and as one of the hottest Indian stars on socialmedia, crossing 20 million followers on Instagram.
'Eastern Eye' entertainment editor and founder of the '50Sexiest Asian Women' list Asjad Nazir described Chopra as theperfect mix of "beauty, brains, bravery and a kind heart".
"Priyanka Chopra has become an incredible internationalambassador for India and is smashing through glass ceilingsall over the world.
"Apart from being courageous enough to fly into theunknown professionally, she has also done a lot of work forsocial causes, become a strong symbol for girl power and ismaking a young generation have big dreams," Nazir said.
India's small screen star Nia Sharma came in second,holding on to her position as the sexiest television star inthe 2017 list.
Up one place from last year, the talented actress saidshe can now dare to dream of reaching Chopra's heights.
"But seeing my name next to her in the list is no less adream and struck me with a frenzied happiness... I owe my fansthis joy and want to share it with them despite not being ableto digest the development," Sharma said.
With Padukone at third, Alia Bhatt (4) and Pakistaniactor Mahira Khan (5) complete the top five.
The rest of the top 10 includes actresses Drashti Dhami(6), Katrina Kaif (7), Shraddha Kapoor (8), Gauahar Khan (9)and Rubina Dilaik (10).
The highest placed newcomer and youngest in the list is19-year-old television actress Shivangi Joshi (16), who hasmade an incredible impact on hit TV serial 'Yeh Rishta KyaKehlata Hai'.
The oldest in the list is 54-year-old Sridevi (49), whois one of two editor's choices in the 2017 list.
The other editor's choice is Pakistani singer MominaMustehsan (37), for her strides in a male-dominated musicindustry in Pakistan and making a massive impact along withopening a debate about important social causes.
The complete '50 Sexiest Asian Women' list for 2017 ispublished in 'Eastern Eye' newspaper on Friday, followed up bythe men's list on December 15. PTI AK CPSRB.
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