Nicole Scherzinger

Biography

Date of Birth 29 June 1978, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA Birth Name Nicole Elikolani Valiente Prescovia Scherzinger Height 5' 5" (1.65 m) Mini Biography Nicole Scherzinger was born in Honolulu, and raised in Louisville, Kentucky. While attending a performing arts high school, she won the Coca-Cola Classic Talent Contest and performed in many plays at The Actors Theatre of Louisville. She then furthered her studies majoring in theater arts at Wright State University before entering the premiere season of the WB's television show, "Popstars - Down Under" (2000/I), where she earned the role of lead vocalist in the female pop group, "Eden's Crush". Outside of her work with The Pussycat Dolls, Nicole recently performed with Japanese superstar, Yoshiki Hayashi, at the Tokyo International Forum of Japan and had guest appearances on "My Wife and Kids" (2001) and "Wanda at Large" (2003). Nicole also has a single, "Breakfast in Bed", out on Adam Sandler's 50 First Dates (2004) soundtrack. IMDb Mini Biography By: AlishaSquarePants Trade Mark Long dark hair Trivia Mother was a professional hula dancer. Former member of teen pop group "Eden's Crush". Attended Wright State University in Fairborn, Ohio Is a member of The Pussycat Dolls. Her ethnic background is: Half-Filipino, a quarter Russian and a quarter Hawaiian. She was born in Hawaii to a Filipino father who comes from the Batanes Island, Philippines. She grew up in a Louisville, Kentucky. Even though she is Hawaiian, Filipino, and Russian, she played a Puerto Rican in 2003's Chasing Papi (2003). Has a younger sister named Ke'ala. Her mother's name is Rosemary, and her step-dad's name is Gary. Joined the infamous Burlesque group The Pussycat Dolls under the stage name Nicole Kea. Opened for *NSYNC on their "Pop Odessey Tour" as a member of Eden's Crush. Toured with Days of the New as a female background vocalist. Has worked with the The Black Eyed Peas, Busta Rhymes and Timberland. Song "Don't Cha", with The Pussycat Dolls, went to number one in America. She majored in theater during her college years and she's planning on going back to stage on Broadway. She describes herself as a spiritual, hardworking, and passionate person. Her favorite bands are U2 and The Black Eyed Peas. Her favorite movie is Napoleon Dynamite (2004). Her favorite Pussycat Doll song from PCD is "Feelin' Good". Ranked #22 on the Maxim magazine Hot 100 of 2007 list. Often confused with model/actress Alexandra Cheron and vice versa because they look so much alike. Auditioned for the musical, "Miss Saigon", because she was inspired by Lea Salonga. She did not know how she fared in the audition because by then, she was accepted as member of The Pussycat Dolls. Personal Quotes Once you stay true to just having a good time and being honest to your fans and your audience, you can't go wrong. Dancing is another way to communicate. That's what separates The Pussycat Dolls from other groups.