Nicole Scherzinger was born on June 29 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 where she earned a role of lead vocalist in the female pop group "Eden's Crush.

Outside of her work with the Dolls, Nicole recently performed with Japanese superstar, Yoshiki, at the Tokyo International Forum of Japan and had guest appearances on My wife and Kids and Wanda at Large. Nicole also has a single, "Breakfast in Bed" out on Adam Sandler's 50 First Dates soundtrack.


Mother was a professional hula dancer. Attended Wright State University in Fairborn, Ohio 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. Formerly engaged to 311 singer Nick Hexum. Her mother's name is Rosemary, and her step-dad's name is Gary. Opened for Nsync on their Pop Odessey Tour as a member of Eden's Crush. Has worked with the Black Eyed Peas, Busta Rhymes and Timberland She majored in theater during her college years and she's planning on going back to stage on Broadway. Her favorite bands are U2 and Black Eyed Peas. Her favorite Pussycat Doll song from PCD is "Feelin' Good". Often confused with Model/Actress Alexandra Cheron and vice versa because they look so much alike.