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Nicole Scherzinger Profile |
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Birth Date: June 29, 1978
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Birth Place: Honolulu, Hawaii, USA
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Birth Name: Nicole Elikolani Prescovia
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Height: 5'5"
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Biography |
Nicole Elikolani Prescovia Scherzinger was born on June 29,
1978, in Honolulu, Hawaii. She is of Hawaiian, Filipina and
Russian descent, and comes from a large family of
entertainers -- her mother, Rosemary, was a professional
hula dancer, and her grandmother was a respected Mariachi
singer.
When Nicole was just 6 years old, her military father was
transferred to Louisville, Kentucky, where she began
attending performing arts schools, pursuing an education
that would persist throughout her adolescence. As a
teenager, she was the first runner-up at the 1996 Kentucky
State Fair's Coca-Cola Talent Classic contest, and she
appeared in several plays at Louisville's Actors Theater.
Nicole attended Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio,
where she majored in Theater and minored in Dance. After
appearing in every play put on by the school's theater
troupe, Nicole realized that she wanted to spend the rest of
her life working as a performer. She made money on the side
by working as a model and appearing in several local ad
campaigns.
It was during her time at Wright State that Nicole was
contacted by Travis Meeks, the lead singer of
Louisville-based band Days of the New. Meeks wanted her to
perform on a few songs with the group, and she agreed -- a
decision that forced her to drop out of school for a short
period. After recording several demos with Meeks, Nicole
returned to Wright State, but it wasn't long before she was
asked to record an entire album's worth of material and even
go on tour.
Nicole's stint with Days of the New didn't last too long,
however; in 2000, Nicole went back home and began working on
her own songs and demos. It was around that time that she
learned of Popstars, a television show on the WB network in
which aspiring singers competed to be named members of a new
band. Nicole was named a member and the band, Eden's Crush,
became an instant success. Their 2001 debut hit high on the
charts (thanks mostly to the infectious, "Get Over
Yourself") and the resulting tour paired the group with such
acts as Jessica Simpson and 'N Sync.
Eden's Crush stayed together for about a year, and Nicole
began focusing on her solo career and trying her hand at
acting (appearing in the 2003 movies Love Don't Cost a Thing
and Chasing Papi). In 2003, a friend told Nicole about a
casting call for a new band called the Pussycat Dolls, and
even though she missed the auditions, she was allowed to
drop by and perform for the executives in charge. They were
so impressed with Nicole's stage presence and vocals that
they opened discussions with her immediately about joining
the band as lead singer.
After a series of performances on shows such as The Tonight
Show with Jay Leno and Jimmy Kimmel Live, Nicole and the
Pussycat Dolls began work on their debut album. PCD was
released in September 2005 to critical and financial
acclaim. As for Nicole's private life, she prefers to stay
out of the limelight -- doubtless a difficult task during
her brief engagement to Nick Hexum, the lead singer of 311. |
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Other
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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.
Ethnicities are Hawaiian, Filipino, and Russian.
Even though she is Hawaiian, Filipino, and Russian, she
played a Puerto Rican in 2003's Chasing Papi.
Formerly engaged to 311 singer Nick Hexum.
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 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 Black Eyed Peas, Busta Rhymes and
Timberland
Song 'Don't Cha' with the Pussycat Dolls went to number one
in America |
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