Nicole Scherzinger (b. 1978)

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Biography

Nicole Prascovia Elikolani Scherzinger is an American singer, actress, and television personality. She was a member of the R&B and pop group the Pussycat Dolls between 2003 and 2010. With two albums and over 55 million records sold worldwide, the Pussycat Dolls became one of the world's best-selling female groups of all time.

Timeline

The story of Nicole Scherzinger, told in moments.

1978 Birth

Born Nicole Valiente in Honolulu, Hawaii. Her mother was Filipino and Native Hawaiian. Raised by her mother and stepfather, whose surname she took.

Was growing up Filipino and Native Hawaiian in Honolulu an identity you embraced? Did your mother raising you shape your determination? What did Hawaii give a future pop star?

1999 Life

Won a spot on the WB reality show Popstars. Placed in the girl group Eden's Crush, which had one moderate hit, "Get Over Yourself," then disbanded.

Was Popstars and Eden's Crush the false start you needed? Did one moderate hit and disbanding feel like failure? Was the WB reality show the education?

2003 Event

Joined the Pussycat Dolls. The group sold over 55 million records worldwide. "Don't Cha" became one of the biggest singles of 2005.

Was joining the Pussycat Dolls the second chance? Did 55 million records validate the persistence? Was 'Don't Cha' the moment everything changed?

2019 Event

Won The Masked Singer season one as "the Bee." Became a judge on the UK version. Also took the lead role in Cats on London's West End.

Was winning The Masked Singer as 'the Bee' a reinvention? Did the West End lead in Cats fulfill a theatrical dream? Is judging on television the role that fits now?

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