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Nicole Blonsky

  • Birthplace: Great Neck, New York, USA
  • Birthday: November 9, 1988

Plucked from obscurity, high school senior Nikki Blonsky went from scooping ice cream to starring opposite John Travolta in the blockbuster Hollywood musical “Hairspray” (2007) in the blink of an eye. Cameras from “Entertainment Tonight” were there to record the moment when the full-figured teenager from rural New York received the news that she landed the career-making lead role. But friends and family knew that her success was not a lucky lottery win – she had been singing and dancing since early childhood, and was a mainstay in mu…more

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Career Milestones

  • 2007

    Portrayed Tracy Turnblad in the big-screen remake and adaptation of the musical "Hairspray"; earned a Golden Globe nomination for Best Actor in a Motion Picture Musical or Comedy

  • 2006

    Won the lead role of Tracy Turnblad, beating out more than 1,000 other hopefuls in a nationwide search

  • Attended the Broadway production of “Hairspray,” for her 15th birthday

  • Auditioned for “Hairspray,” the Broadway show but was told she was too young

  • Began taking voice lessons at 8 years-old

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Awards

  • 2008

    Broadcast Film Critics Association Award: Best Acting Ensemble

  • 2008

    Broadcast Film Critics Association Award: Best Young Actress

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