Nicole Scherzinger (/niˈkoʊl ˈʃɜːrzɪŋər/; bornNicole Prascovia Elikolani Valiente;[1] June 29, 1978) is an American recording artist, actress and television personality born inHonolulu, Hawaii and raised in Louisville,Kentucky. She performed initially in high school plays, and studied at Wright State University before dropping out to pursue a musical career alongside the American rock band Days of the New and later auditioned forPopstars, becoming a member of the short-lived girl group Eden's Crush. She rose to fame as the lead singer of the burlesquetroupe-turned-recording act the Pussycat Dolls, who became one of the world's best-selling girl groups. During their hiatus, Scherzinger planned to embark on her solo career with Her Name is Nicole, but it was later shelved after four singles failed to impact the charts significantly.
BornNicole Prescovia Elikolani Valiente
June 29, 1978 (age 39)
Honolulu, HawaiiOccupation
Singer actress television personality
Years active1999–presentHome townLouisville, Kentucky, U.S.Websitenicolescherzinger.comMusical careerGenres
R&B pop dance hip hop
Instruments
Vocals piano
Labels
A&M Interscope RCA Epic
Associated acts
Days of the New Eden's Crush The Pussycat Dolls
BornNicole Prescovia Elikolani Valiente
June 29, 1978 (age 39)
Honolulu, HawaiiOccupation
Singer actress television personality
Years active1999–presentHome townLouisville, Kentucky, U.S.Websitenicolescherzinger.comMusical careerGenres
R&B pop dance hip hop
Instruments
Vocals piano
Labels
A&M Interscope RCA Epic
Associated acts
Days of the New Eden's Crush The Pussycat Dolls
