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| Years active | 2007–Present |
| Awards | BFCA Critics' Choice Award for Best Young Performer 2007 Hairspray Online Film Critics Society Award for Best Breakthrough Performance 2007 Hairspray |
Nikki Blonsky (born November 9, 1988) is an American actress and singer. She is best known for her Critics' Choice Award-winning and Golden Globe-nominated role as Tracy Turnblad in Hairspray, a 2007 screen adaptation of the stage musical adaptation of the John Waters film of the same name.
Personal life
Blonsky was born Nicole Margaret Blonsky in Great Neck, New York, the daughter of Karen (née Smeja), a school aide, and Carl Blonsky, a municipal worker for the village water pollution control district. She has a brother, Joey. Blonsky worked at Cold Stone Creamery before starting her work on Hairspray. She graduated from Great Neck Village School in June 2006, having transferred into the school from Great Neck North High School in her sophomore year. Although her father is Jewish, she was raised in her mother's Catholic religion. She wanted to be Tracy Turnblad when she saw Hairspray on Broadway. She tried out for the part then, but was told she was too young. Coincidentally, she was born the same year the original Hairspray film was released.
She later earned the nickname Nikki Bonsklia from the director/choreographer of Hairspray, Adam Shankman.
On August 1, 2008, Blonsky and her father were arrested after they were involved in a brawl in the departure lounge of Providenciales International Airport, Turks and Caicos Islands with the family of Bianca Golden, a former contestant of America's Next Top Model. Blonsky was charged with actual bodily harm, while her father was charged with grievous bodily harm. Golden was also charged with actual bodily harm after she assaulted Blonsky. Blonsky was later released on bail.
Career
Awards
Blonsky was honored in the 13th Annual Critics' Choice Awards for her role as Tracy Turnblad in Hairspray in 2007 (Best Young Actress). She was taped "screaming her brains out" when she won the award. Blonsky, along with Queen Latifah, Amanda Bynes, James Marsden, John Travolta, Zac Efron, Brittany Snow, Allison Janney, and Elijah Kelley, also won best acting ensemble in Hairspray.
Music
Blonsky began work on her debut album in September 2007. She confirmed in November 2007 that she was working with alternative rock musician Duncan Sheik on a number of tracks. Her first single, "On a High", a cover of one of Sheik's tracks, was featured in the Lifetime Original Movie Queen Sized, in which Blonsky also starred. She plans to release the track to radio stations in March 2008. On December 18 2007, she performed with the Turtle Creek Chorale in her first solo performance.
Blonsky covered the Disney classic "A Dream is a Wish Your Heart Makes" from Cinderella for DisneyMania 6, which was released on May 20, 2008.
Television
In 2008, Blonsky announced plans to star in a television sitcom, which is currently in the planning stages.
2008 Toyota 350
On 22 June 2008 she sang the American National Anthem in the pre race ceremony at the 2008 Toyota\Save Mart 350 that took place at Infineon Raceway.
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Notes | Release |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Hairspray | Tracy Turnblad | Nominated for a Golden Globe | July 20 |
| 2008 | Queen Sized | Maggie Baker | TV Movie | January 12 |
| Harold | Rhonda | July 11 |
References
- "2007 Golden Globe Nominations". Awards Daily's Oscar Watch. 2007-12-13. Retrieved 2007-12-13.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ Kahn, Robert (2007-07-15). "Nikki Blonsky's career takes hold with 'Hairspray'". New York's CW 11. Retrieved 2007-07-21.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ Fischler, Marcelle S. (2007-07-08). "The Big Time; For 'Hairspray' Star". The New York Times. Retrieved 2007-07-21.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help); Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - Bloom, Nate (2007-07-10). "She's the Man: A Q&A with Amanda Bynes". InterfaithFamily.com. Retrieved 2008-01-01.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - Fox, Michael (2007-07-19). "ARTS: Welcome To The '60s". The Detroit Jewish News. Retrieved 2007-07-21.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help); Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - Downing, Sam. "Zac Efron & Nikki Blonsky Interview". yourMovies. Retrieved 2008-01-22.
- "'Hairspray' star, father busted for airport brawl". MSNBC. 2008-08-01. Retrieved 2008-08-02.
- From zap2it.com
External links
- Nikki Blonsky at IMDb
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- "17 Year-Old Nikki Blonsky Cast as Hairspray Film's Tracy", BroadwayWorld.com, June 8, 2006
- "Breaking News: Unknown Lands Hairspray Lead", Cinematical.com, June 8, 2006
- "A ‘Hairspray’ dream come true", MSNBC/Access Hollywood, June 15, 2006