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In 2008, Blonsky announced plans to star in a television sitcom, which is currently in the planning stages.<ref>[http://blog.zap2it.com/korbitv/2008/06/liveblogging-sh.html?in_zipcode=07101&in_radius=5 From zap2it.com]</ref> |
In 2008, Blonsky announced plans to star in a television sitcom, which is currently in the planning stages.<ref>[http://blog.zap2it.com/korbitv/2008/06/liveblogging-sh.html?in_zipcode=07101&in_radius=5 From zap2it.com]</ref> |
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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]]. |
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]]. |
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Nikki Blonsky | |
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 Blonsky at a fashion show, 2008 | |
| 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[1] 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.[2][3] She has a brother, Joey. Blonsky worked at Cold Stone Creamery before starting her work on Hairspray.[2] 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.[3] 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.[4][5] Coincidentally, she was born the same year the original Hairspray film was released.
She later earned the nickname Courageously Fat Nikki Bonsklia from the director/choreographer of Hairspray, Adam Shankman.[6]
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 and Golden were both charged with actual bodily harm, while Blonsky's father was charged with grievous bodily harm. Blonsky was later released on bail.[7] An unsubstantiated video clip,[8] purportedly taken immediately following the confrontation, has surfaced which contains a supposed eye-witness claiming Bianca Goldman was responsible for starting the confrontation.
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"[citation needed] 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.[citation needed] 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.[citation needed]
Television
In 2008, Blonsky announced plans to star in a television sitcom, which is currently in the planning stages.[9]
Misc
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) - ^ a b 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) - ^ a b 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. [dead link]
- ^ "'Hairspray' star, father busted for airport brawl". MSNBC. 2008-08-01. Retrieved 2008-08-02.
- ^ Unsubstantiated Blonsky/Goldman Aftermath Video.
- ^ From zap2it.com
External links
- Nikki Blonsky at IMDb
- Nikki Blonsky at AllMovie
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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