Biography
Who is Nicole Anderson?
Early life and background
Nicole Gale Anderson was born in Rochester, Indiana. Her background includes a father who served in the United States Navy as a Commander and a mother of Filipino heritage.
As a young child, she trained as a gymnast and won several national competitions. She eventually stopped participating in the sport following various injuries. At thirteen, she earned a scholarship to attend the Barbizon Modeling and Acting School in Georgia, which launched her pursuit of acting.
Career in acting and modeling
Nicole Anderson began her professional career by securing work in print advertisements and television commercials for brands like Bratz and Mary-Kate and Ashley. She auditioned for the Disney Channel series Jonas, and while she did not land the role of Stella, the production team created the character Macy Misa specifically for her.
She is widely recognized for her recurring role as Heather Chandler, the younger sister of Catherine, in the television series Beauty and the Beast. Also, she played Miranda Collins in the Pretty Little Liars spin-off series Ravenswood. Before joining the main cast of that show, she appeared in a specific episode titled Grave New World to introduce her character. Her acting credits also include a role on the show Make It or Break It as Kelly Parker.
Philanthropy and later interests
Outside of acting, she served as the initial international spokesperson for the Youth Safety Smart program created by Underwriters Laboratories. She also participated in the Disney Friends for Change initiative.
By 2018, she started a new chapter working at a flower shop in Portland, Oregon. Along with her husband, she operated a flower farming business in Washington state from 2020 through 2023. Currently, she lives in Seattle, Washington, where she focuses on her work as an event and floral designer.
Family and personal life
Nicole Anderson married Roberto Paniagua in January 2018. The couple welcomed a daughter into their family in July 2020.
Birthday and age
Nicole Anderson was born on August 29, 1990, which makes Nicole 36 years old today. That birthday falls under the Virgo sign. Nicole shares the date with 46 other famous people.
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