Nicole Scherzinger (born Nicole Prescovia Elikolani Valiente)
Hawaiian + Filipino-Ukrainian
Singer + Actress + TV Personality
Website: nicolescherzinger.com
Instagram: @nicolescherzy
Born in Honolulu, Hawaii to a father of Filipino descent and a Native Hawaiian and Ukrainian mother, Nicole Scherzinger is famously known as the lead singer for the Pussycat Dolls (PCD) – one of the world’s best selling girl group of all time.
Prior to stardom, Nicole was raised in Kentucky, and took her stepfather’s surname after he adopted her. From humble beginnings to landing her first international breakthrough hit, Don’t Cha, with PCD, Nicole’s 13-year career includes over 16 million records sold as a solo artist, and 54 million records sold with PCD.
These days, Nicole is gearing up for her return as a judge on the X Factor’s 13th season in the U.S.
Fun fact: Nicole will voice Sina in the upcoming Disney animated film, Moana, set for release November 2016.