Nikki Schieler Ziering

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Biography

The truth, however, is a much different story: being discovered is as common as snow blanketing the 10 freeway in July. But against such odds, actress and model Nikki Ziering was plucked from obscurity and became one of the most popular models in the world. The 5'9" blonde from Norwalk, California worked as a dental hygienist until she was discovered by a modeling scout during a routine dental visit. Ziering soon began appearing in catalogs …
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Job Title

Actor

Born

December 9, 1971

Career Milestones

Became spokesperson for 24 Hour Fitness, Korbell and Coors

Began modeling in fashion, lingerie and swimsuit catalogs such as Carabella, Frederick's of Hollywood and Venus Swimwear

Discovered by a modeling scout while working as a dental hygienist

1997

Named Playboy's Playmate of the Month

1998

Appeared in "Beverly Hills 90210", "V.I.P." and was a guest host on E!'s "The Gossip Show" and "Wild On"

1999

Became a model on CBS's "The Price is Right," as one of Bob Barker's Beauties

2002

Appeared in "Austin Powers in Goldmember" and "Serving Sara," with Matthew Perry and Liz Hurley

2003

Appears as a stripper in the comedy "American Wedding"

2003

Played herself in ABC's reality series "I'm a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here!"

2004

Cast as dream girl Charlene, in the comedy "National Lampoon's Gold Diggers"

2006

Played an Undercover Cop in the film "Standing Still"