Gena Lee Nolin facts for kids
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Gena Lee Nolin
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Nolin in 2018
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| Born | November 29, 1971 Duluth, Minnesota, U.S.
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| Years active | 1987–present |
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Greg Fahlman
(m. 1993; div. 2001)Cale Hulse
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| Children | 3 |
Gena Lee Nolin (born November 29, 1971) is an American actress and model. She became well-known for her TV roles in the 1990s. These included the game show The Price Is Right and the popular drama Baywatch. Later, in the early 2000s, she played the main character in the TV series Sheena.
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Early Life and Start in Modeling
Gena Lee Nolin was born in Duluth, Minnesota. When she was in her last year of high school, her family moved to Las Vegas, Nevada.
In Las Vegas, Gena Lee Nolin started winning many beauty contests. She won regional "Look of the Year" contests for big modeling agencies like Ford Models and Elite Model Management. She also won the national Miss Barbizon USA title. Her success led her to appear in commercials for well-known brands. These included The Home Depot, Starburst, and Hyundai. She also became a spokesperson for clothing brands like Sasson Jeans and Levi's.
Television Career
In 1994, Gena Lee Nolin joined the famous game show The Price Is Right as one of the models. Soon after, she had a role in the soap opera The Young and the Restless. She played a model named Sandy on the show.
Her big break came in 1995 when she joined the cast of Baywatch. She played the character Neely Capshaw in the popular television series. Baywatch was about lifeguards on the beaches of Los Angeles. Nolin left Baywatch in 1998. From 2000 to 2002, she starred in her own TV show called Sheena. In this show, she played the main character, Sheena.
Nolin also appeared in a music video. She was in "I Got a Feelin'" by country singer Billy Currington. The video was even nominated for an award.
Writing a Book
In October 2013, Gena Lee Nolin released her first book. It was titled Beautiful Inside and Out, Conquering Thyroid Disease with a Healthy, Happy... Life. The book quickly became very popular. It reached the number one spot on Amazon and Barnes & Noble's list of top health books. The book shares her experiences with thyroid disease and how she manages it.
Personal Life
Gena Lee Nolin has three children. She married Greg Fahlman in 1993, and they had one son. Later, she married NHL hockey player Cale Hulse in 2004. Nolin and Hulse have two children together.
Key Acting Roles
Gena Lee Nolin has appeared in several TV shows and movies. Here are some of her notable roles:
- 1995–1998: Baywatch – She played Neely Capshaw in 64 episodes.
- 1996: The Young and the Restless – She played Sandy.
- 1998: Baywatch: White Thunder at Glacier Bay – She returned as Neely Capshaw in this film.
- 2000–2002: Sheena – She starred as Sheena in 35 episodes.
- 2003: Baywatch: Hawaiian Wedding – She played Neely Capshaw again in this TV movie.
- 2016: Sharknado: The 4th Awakens – She appeared as Neely Capshaw in this TV movie.
- 2017: Killing Hasselhoff – She played herself in this film.
Appearances as Herself
Besides acting, Gena Lee Nolin has often appeared as herself on television:
- 1994–1995: The Price Is Right – She was a model for 214 episodes.
- 2001–2004: Hollywood Squares – She was a panelist on this game show for 40 episodes.
- 2002: Fear Factor – She was a contestant in a celebrity episode.
- 2010: Celebrity Ghost Stories – She shared her own experiences.
- 2015: Oprah: Where Are They Now? – She was featured in an episode about the cast of Baywatch.
- 2017: Battle of the Network Stars – She competed as a contestant.
See also
In Spanish: Gena Lee Nolin para niños
