| Nikki Blonsky | |
|---|---|
| Born | November 9 1988 Great Neck, Long Island, New York, United States |
| Years active | 2007–Present |
Nikki Blonsky (born November 9, 1988) is a Golden Globe nominated [1] American actress and singer. She starred as the lead character Tracy Turnblad in Hairspray, a 2007 screen adaptation of the stage musical.
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Biography
Personal life
Blonsky was born Nicole Blonsky in Great Neck, New York to Karen (née Smeja), a school aide, and Carl Blonsky, a municipal worker for the village water pollution control district. In 1996 Kayla McCuan was adopted by Nikki's mother[2][3] She has a brother, Joey. Blonsky worked at Cold Stone Creamery before starting her work on Hairspray.[2] She graduated from Great Neck Village School in June 2006, having transferred into the school from Great Neck North High School in her sophomore year.[3] Although her father is Jewish, she was raised in her mother's Catholic religion.[4][5][6]
- ^ 2007 Golden Globe Nominations. Awards Daily's Oscar Watch (2007-12-13). Retrieved on 2007-12-13.
- ^ a b Kahn, Robert. "Nikki Blonsky's career takes hold with 'Hairspray'", New York's CW 11, 2007-07-15. Retrieved on 2007-07-21.
- ^ a b Fischler, Marcelle S.. "The Big Time; For 'Hairspray' Star", The New York Times, 2007-07-08. Retrieved on 2007-07-21.
- ^ Bloom, Nate. "She's the Man: A Q&A with Amanda Bynes", InterfaithFamily.com, 2007-07-10. Retrieved on 2008-01-01.
- ^ Fox, Michael. "ARTS: Welcome To The '60s", The Detroit Jewish News, 2007-07-19. Retrieved on 2007-07-21.
- ^ Sims, Tina. "Zac Efron & Nikki Blonsky's Secret Off Screen Romance?", The National Ledger, 2007-08-01. Retrieved on 2007-08-10.
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Notes | Release |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Hairspray | Tracy Turnblad | Lead role | July 20 |
| 2008 | Queen Sized | Maggie Baker | TV movie | January 25 |
| Harold | Rhonda | Supporting role | Summer |
Awards
Nikki Blonsky has been nominated for a Golden Globe for her role as Tracy Turnblad in Hairspray in 2007 (Best Actress - Musical or Comedy). A video was taken of her while watching the nominees and it showed her throwing the coffee table upside down. [1]
References
- ^ 2007 Golden Globe Nominations. Awards Daily's Oscar Watch (2007-12-13). Retrieved on 2007-12-13.
- ^ a b Kahn, Robert. "Nikki Blonsky's career takes hold with 'Hairspray'", New York's CW 11, 2007-07-15. Retrieved on 2007-07-21.
- ^ a b Fischler, Marcelle S.. "The Big Time; For 'Hairspray' Star", The New York Times, 2007-07-08. Retrieved on 2007-07-21.
- ^ Bloom, Nate. "She's the Man: A Q&A with Amanda Bynes", InterfaithFamily.com, 2007-07-10. Retrieved on 2008-01-01.
- ^ Fox, Michael. "ARTS: Welcome To The '60s", The Detroit Jewish News, 2007-07-19. Retrieved on 2007-07-21.
- ^ Sims, Tina. "Zac Efron & Nikki Blonsky's Secret Off Screen Romance?", The National Ledger, 2007-08-01. Retrieved on 2007-08-10.
