Asia Nitollano facts for kids
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Asia Nitollano
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| Born | February 14, 1988 |
| Origin | Mt. Vernon, New York, US |
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| Occupation(s) | Singer, dancer, model, cheerleader |
| Years active | 2006–present |
| Labels | A&M (2007) |
| Associated acts | The Pussycat Dolls, New York Knicks |
Asia Nitollano, born on February 14, 1988, is an American singer, dancer, model, and cheerleader. She became famous after winning a TV show called Pussycat Dolls Present: The Search for the Next Doll. This show helped her become a member of the Pussycat Dolls. However, she left the group a few months later to start her own solo music career.
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Early Life and Career Beginnings
Asia Nitollano was born in Mt. Vernon, New York. Her father is the singer Joe Bataan. Asia has a daughter. Her family background includes African American, Puerto Rican, and Filipino heritage.
As a teenager, Nitollano was a dancer for the New York Knicks basketball team. In 2007, she became one of nine finalists on a TV show called Pussycat Dolls Present: The Search for the Next Doll. This show was on CW.
Winning the TV Competition
During the show's final episode, judges Robin Antin, Ron Fair, and Lil' Kim chose Asia to be the newest member of the Pussycat Dolls. Robin Antin, who founded the group, said that Asia was the best all-around performer. Even though she might not have been the strongest singer among the finalists, her overall talent stood out.
Music Career and Solo Path
Asia Nitollano was a member of the Pussycat Dolls for a short time. She was expected to officially join the group in 2007. This would happen after they finished their world tour and a tour with Christina Aguilera.
Deciding to Go Solo
In July 2007, news reports said that Asia had decided to start a solo career. She was never officially required by contract to join the Pussycat Dolls. The head of the CW Network, Dawn Ostroff, confirmed that Asia was not fired. Instead, she chose to pursue her own music. Before this announcement, people had wondered about Asia's role in the group. She had not performed with them, except for the show's finale. She was also missing from big events like Live Earth 2007.
Other Projects and Return to Dance
Later in 2007, Asia appeared in advertisements for Sean Combs' clothing line, Sean Jean Women's collection. There were reports that she signed a music deal with The Inc. Records. However, she has not released any music under that deal. By July 2009, Nitollano had returned to the New York Knicks. She was a finalist in the auditions for the 2009–2010 Knicks City Dancers.
See also
In Spanish: Asia Nitollano para niños
