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Nikki (given Name)
Nikki is a given name. It is commonly a nickname for Nicholas and its variants Nikolina, Nicole, Nicola; and Nikita, and Veronica. Notable people with the given name include: Arts and entertainment Music * Nikki (singer), Japanese-American singer * Nikki Hornsby, American singer-songwriter * Nikki Kerkhof, Dutch singer, and winner of ''Idols 4'' * Nikki McKibbin, American singer in the 2002 debut season of ''American Idol'' * Nikki Sixx, Mötley Crüe bassist * Nikki Stringfield, guitarist for The Iron Maidens and Before The Mourning * Nikki Sudden, English singer-songwriter and guitarist * Nikki Webster, Australian pop star and model * Nikki Yanofsky, Canadian jazz-pop singer Television and film * Nikki Bedi, television and radio presenter * Nikki Blonsky, American actress known as Tracy Turnblad in the remake of ''Hairspray'' * Nikki Cox, American actress known for roles in ''Unhappily Ever After'' and ''Las Vegas'' * Nikki DeLoach (born 1979), American actress * Nikki Gla ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nicholas
Nicholas is a male given name and a surname. The Eastern Orthodox Church, the Roman Catholic Church, and the Anglicanism, Anglican Churches celebrate Saint Nicholas every year on December 6, which is the name day for "Nicholas". In Greece, the name and its derivatives are especially popular in maritime regions, as St. Nicholas is considered the protector saint of seafarers. Origins The name is derived from the Greek language, Greek name Νικόλαος (''Nikolaos''), understood to mean 'victory of the people', being a compound of νίκη ''nikē'' 'victory' and λαός ''laos'' 'people'.. An ancient paretymology of the latter is that originates from λᾶς ''las'' (Synaeresis, contracted form of λᾶας ''laas'') meaning 'stone' or 'rock', as in Greek mythology, Deucalion and Pyrrha recreated the people after they had vanished in a catastrophic Deluge myth, deluge, by throwing stones behind their shoulders while they kept marching on. The name became popular through Sa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nikki Cox
Nicole Avery Cox (born June 2, 1978) is an American actress known mostly for her roles on the television series ''Unhappily Ever After'', ''Las Vegas'', ''The Norm Show'', and ''Nikki''. Career Cox began her career at the age of four, when she appeared as a dancer in several ballet productions and TV specials. She began acting at the age of ten, making appearances in several movies and guest-starring on shows such as ''Baywatch'', '' Star Trek: The Next Generation'', ''Mama's Family'', ''Eerie, Indiana'', and '' Blossom''. She also appeared in '' General Hospital'' from 1993 to 1995, and had a recurring role on the Saturday morning program ''California Dreams''. Her appearances on various TV shows led to her first prime-time role as Tiffany Malloy on the sitcom ''Unhappily Ever After'', which ran on The WB from 1995–1999 for a total of five seasons. Her brother Matthew guest-starred on a handful of episodes, including one where he wore a "Ghostface" mask (the type of mask ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nikki Cross
Nicola Glencross (born 21 April 1989) is a Scottish professional wrestler currently signed to WWE, where she performs on the Raw brand under the ring name Nikki Cross. She is a one-time WWE Raw Women's Champion, three-time WWE Women's Tag Team Champion and an 11-time and final WWE 24/7 Champion. Glencross began her wrestling career on the independent circuit under the ring name Nikki Storm, most notably performing for Insane Championship Wrestling, Pro-Wrestling: EVE, and Shimmer Women Athletes. In 2016, Glencross signed a contract with WWE, changing her ring name to Nikki Cross. During her first years with the company, she worked on the NXT brand as part of the stable Sanity. Her first character gimmick was that of a psychopathic and unhinged woman who would suffer mood swings. In mid-2018, Sanity was drafted to SmackDown without Cross, who stayed in NXT. Cross was promoted to the main roster in December 2018. In 2019, Cross was drafted to Raw and formed a tag team with A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nicole Raczynski
Nicole Raczynski (born April 19, 1979) is an American former professional wrestler. She is best known for her tenure in Total Nonstop Action Wrestling under the ring names Roxxi Laveaux, The Voodoo Queen, and Roxxi. She is also known for her time in Shimmer Women Athletes and various other independent promotions under the ring name Nikki Roxx. Professional wrestling career Growing up, Raczynski attended professional wrestling events at the Boston Garden with her parents. She trained as a wrestler under Killer Kowalski at the urging of April Hunter who was already training there. Raczynski was allowed to train at the school for free, according to her, because of Kowalski's "soft spot for the women that were trying to get into the business" (other women, such as Chyna, are known to have paid, possibly because one of Kowalski's own students urged her to train). She debuted in March 2002 under the ring name Nikki Roxx and later formed a tag team with Hunter called The Killer Babes. Rac ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nikki Bella
Stephanie Nicole Garcia-Colace (born November 21, 1983), known professionally as Nikki Bella, is an American professional wrestler and television personality. She is currently signed to WWE as an ambassador. In 2007, Bella signed with WWE and was assigned to developmental territory Florida Championship Wrestling (FCW) alongside her twin sister Brie Bella, forming the duo The Bella Twins. She made her debut for the ''SmackDown'' brand in 2008. Nikki Bella is a two-time WWE Divas Champion and holds the record for the longest reign with that title (301 days). Bella ranked No. 1 in ''Pro Wrestling Illustrated''s Female 50 in November 2015, and was named Diva of the Year by ''Rolling Stone'' in December 2015. She also won the award for Choice Female Athlete alongside her sister at the Teen Choice Awards in 2016. Early life Born sixteen minutes before her twin sister, Brianna, to parents Jon Garcia and Kathy Colace, Garcia-Colace was born in San Diego, California, and raised o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nikki Ziering
Nikki Ziering (born August 9, 1971) is an American model and actress. Ziering was '' Playboy's'' Playmate of the Month for September 1997. Early life Ziering was born Natalie Schieler in Norwalk, California. She is of Norwegian and German descent.Pfefferman, Naomi (July 31, 2003)"Ziering Dominates With Blonde Ambition". ''The Jewish Journal of Greater Los Angeles'' Career Ziering was ''Playboy's'' Playmate of the Month for September 1997. She appeared on the cover twice, first in August 1997, then in July 2003, along with a feature pictorial. Prior to ''Playboy'', Ziering was a swimwear model usually modeling for Venus Swimwear and Frederick's of Hollywood. She appeared as a Barker's Beauty on ''The Price Is Right'' from 1999 to 2002. Her television work includes the reality television series ''Celebrity Love Island'', '' I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!'', ''Celebrity Paranormal Project'', and ''Hulk Hogan's Celebrity Championship Wrestling''; being a sideline reporter f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nikki Valdez
Maria Alinica "Nikki" Valdez-Garcia (born January 25, 1979) is a Filipina actress and singer. Career In the Philippine music scene she was known for a ballad titled "Meron Ba?", composed for the soundtrack of ''G-Mik the Movie'' and ''Trip the Movie'' (2002), and for starring in the lead role in the ''F.L.A.M.E.S'' (1996–2002) TV series. Valdez made her comeback to daytime television in the second installment of '' Precious Hearts Romances'', titled ''Ang Lalaking Nagmahal sa Akin'', after her last role in ''Walang Kapalit'' in 2007. She later worked with Kaye Abad and fellow newcomer Guji Lorenzana in ''Precious Hearts Romances''' third installment, ''Somewhere in My Heart'', as Amanda in 2009. In 2010, Valdez appeared in ''Magkano ang Iyong Dangal?'' and co-starred with John Lloyd Cruz and Angel Locsin in the second book and second season of the successful TV series ''Imortal''. In 2012, she worked alongside Star Magic alumni and ABS-CBN actors Shaina Magdayao and Jake Cu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nikki Tilroe
Nikki Tilroe (December 26, 1941 – September 1, 2005) was an American actress, dancer and puppeteer. She is best known for her work as the "Mime Lady" on the children's television series ''Today's Special''. She also operated Muppets on the TV show ''Fraggle Rock'' and played "Beaver" on ''Cucumber (Canadian TV series), Cucumber''. Tilroe worked out of Los Angeles during 1950s and 1960s and Toronto during the 1970s and 1980s, and served as director for Frog Print Theater. In 1975 Tilroe was awarded a "Citation of Excellence in the Art of Puppetry" by Jim Henson. In 1993 she received an Emmy Award as the head puppeteer on the production of ''The Land of I''. Tilroe appeared on the children's television show ''Charlie Horse Music Pizza'', and was one of three puppeteers to manipulate the "Snuggle Bear", a puppet designed by Kermit Love. Tilroe also taught puppetry courses through several venues, including the University of Hawaii, the Toronto Teacher's College, at festivals and co ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nikki Tamboli
Nikki Tamboli (born 21 August 1996) is an Indian actress who primarily works in Telugu cinema, Tamil cinema and Hindi television. She participated in reality shows such as '' Bigg Boss 14'' where she emerged as 2nd-runner up and '' Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 11''. Early life Tamboli was born in a Marathi family on 21 August 1996 in Aurangabad, Maharashtra. Career She started her career as a model. In 2019, she made her acting debut with the Telugu horror comedy film ''Chikati Gadilo Chithakotudu'' playing the role of Pooja. Tamboli later made her Tamil debut in the action horror film ''Kanchana 3'' as Divya. Her third film was '' Thipparaa Meesam'' in Telugu where she played Mounika. In 2020, she made her television debut through participating in the Hindi reality show '' Bigg Boss 14'' where she finished at 3rd place, and got immense fame and appreciation during her stint on the show. In 2021, she participated in Colors TV's stunt-based reality show '' Fear Factor: ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nikki Sanderson
Nikki Ann Sanderson (born 28 March 1984) is an English actress and former glamour model who is known for playing Candice Stowe in the television soap opera ''Coronation Street'', Dawn Bellamy in '' Heartbeat'' and Maxine Minniver in ''Hollyoaks''. During her time at ''Coronation Street'' and since, she has also been a television presenter on programmes such as '' CD:UK'', '' Junior Eurovision: The British Final'' and ''Ministry of Mayhem''. Career Sanderson was born in Blackpool, Lancashire and joined ''Coronation Street'' in 1999. She left in autumn 2005, when her character left Weatherfield to become a stylist for Status Quo. Prior to this, she had appeared in children's drama ''Children's Ward'' and in 2004, the hit fitness DVD ''Coronation Street: Funk Fit''. Since leaving Coronation Street she has appeared in episodes of the BBC television series' ''Holby City'' and ''New Street Law'' alongside fellow ''Coronation Street'' alumni Chris Gascoyne and Chris Bisson. In 2006, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nikki Reed
Nicole Houston Reed (born May 17, 1988) is an American actress known for her portrayal of vampire Rosalie Hale in '' The Twilight Saga'' (2008–2012). She became known in 2003, after the release of the film ''Thirteen'', directed by Catherine Hardwicke, for which she was credited with Hardwicke as a co-writer of the screenplay, and in which she played a lead role. The film earned Reed an Independent Spirit Award for Best Debut Performance, as well as several nominations. Early life Nicole Houston Reed was born in West Los Angeles, California, to Cheryl Houston, a beautician, and to Seth Reed, a production designer. She has an older brother, Nathan August Reed, and a younger half-brother, Joey Reed. Her mother is a Christian of part Italian descent, whereas her father is Jewish. Reed was raised without religion and has identified as Jewish.Nikki Reed and Evan Rachel Wood both mentioned that they are Jewish on the ''Thirteen'' DVD commentary, between the 10:00 and 11:00 minute ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nikki Patel
Nikki Patel (born 5 July 1990) is an English actress. She is known for portraying the role of Amber Kalirai in the ITV soap opera ''Coronation Street'' from 2005 to 2009, then again from 2011 to 2012. Career Patel joined the cast of ''Coronation Street'' in late 2005, playing Dev's teenage daughter Amber Kalirai. After four years, she left the show to pursue other acting roles and to go to university. In 2011, she returned to ''Coronation Street'' and left the show again in March 2012. In 2006, Patel appeared in an episode of the BBC drama '' Waterloo Road''. She played a character called Shazia Patel. One week after landing the role, she was nominated as Best Newcomer at the National Television Awards. In May 2022, she appeared in an episode of the BBC soap opera ''Doctors Doctor or The Doctor may refer to: Personal titles * Doctor (title), the holder of an accredited academic degree * A medical practitioner, including: ** Physician ** Surgeon ** Dentist ** Veterinary ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
