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Discovering the Talented Nikki Blonsky: From Hairspray to Music and TV.
See who Nikki Blonsky is, the actress best known for her role in Hairspray. Nominated for Golden Globe and SAG awards, she’s also a singer and performer.
Who is Nikky Blonsky?
Nikki Blonsky is the fabulous actress who brought Tracy Turnblad to life in the movie Hairspray and rocked it as Maggie Baker in Queen Sized. She was so obsessed with Hairspray that she wanted to play Tracy since she was 15! Her talent was recognized with nominations for Best Lead Actress – Comedy or Musical in the Golden Globe Awards and Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture in SAG Award. Plus, she was featured on Hairspray’s soundtrack, which was also nominated for a Grammy Award.
In 2007, she released her first album, which she collaborated on with Duncan Sheik. That same year, she wowed audiences with her first solo performance with the Turtle Creek Chorale. Blonsky has also made appearances on Ugly Betty, co-starred in the MTV mystery series Valemont, and starred in the ABC Family series Huge. She even graced two episodes of the NBC Broadway drama series Smash. And let’s not forget her role in the film adaptation of Geography Club.
Nikki Blonsky is a true talent and we can’t wait to see what she does next!
What is the nationality of Nikki Blonsky?
Nikki Blonsky is American but her father is of Ashkenazi Jewish descent and her mother is of Irish and Czech ancestry. She was born on November 9, 1988, in Great Neck, New York as Nicole Margaret Blonsky. She attended Great Neck North Middle School and John L. Miller Great Neck North High School for one year, and then she transferred to Village School with only 50 students. Every day after school, she would attend a theater program at William A. Shine Great Neck South High School where she had roles in productions of Sweeney Todd, Les Misérables, Kiss Me, Kate, and Carmen.
How old is Nikki Blonsky?
Nikki Blonsky is now 35 years old.
How tall is Nikki Blonsky and how much does she weigh?
Nikki Blonsky is 4 feet 10 inches. She explained in an interview that maybe someday she would lose 60 pounds and if she does, it’s going to be for her own reasons and not because somebody told her to do so.
Is Nikki Blonsky married or single?
Nikki Blonsky is single to this day and is not currently dating anyone. However, she dated a guy named Dani in 2019 where she tells E! News “I am the happiest I’ve ever been in my current relationship.” It was said that the former couple met during a photo meet-and-greet.
How much is Nikki Blonsky’s net worth?
Nikki Blonsky has a net worth of $625 thousand according to Celebrity Net Worth.
Does Nikki Blonsky have any children?
Blonsky doesn’t have kids to date.
What happened to Nikki Blonsky?
In 2011, Nikki Blonsky’s career took a dive on the cancellation of her ABC Family series Huge. She had to take a job in her hometown at a shoe boutique. Later, she was hired as a cosmetologist at a hair salon also in Great Neck, Long Island, New York. But she made a comeback starring in films such as The English Teacher, and The Last Movie Star.
Where is Nikki Blonsky now?
Nikki Blonsky doesn’t have an upcoming project and her last known location is in Great Neck, Long Island, New York.
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