Jasika Nicole facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Jasika Nicole
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Jasika Nicole at the Calgary Expo in April 2012
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| Alma mater | Catawba College |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2005–present |
| Spouse(s) |
CJ Savage
(m. 2013) |
Jasika Nicole is an American actress and artist. She is from Birmingham, Alabama. Many people know her for playing Agent Astrid Farnsworth. This was on the TV show Fringe on Fox.
She also appeared in Scandal as Kim Muñoz. Later, she starred as Carly Lever in The Good Doctor. This was a medical drama on ABC. Carly Lever was the head of pathology on the show.
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Jasika Nicole's Acting Journey
Jasika Nicole studied many arts at Catawba College. She learned about theatre, dance, and singing. She also studied studio art in Salisbury, North Carolina.
Voice Acting Roles
In 2017, Jasika Nicole used her voice for an animated series. She played a character named Reina in Danger & Eggs on Amazon Video. Reina was a creative character who loved to build things. She was also the best friend of one of the main characters.
Jasika Nicole is also the voice of Dana Cardinal. This character is on the popular podcast Welcome to Night Vale. She also voiced Keisha, the main character and narrator. Keisha was in the podcast Alice Isn't Dead. This podcast was created by Joseph Fink, who also writes for Night Vale.
Jasika Nicole's Life Story
Jasika Nicole is biracial. This means she has parents from different racial backgrounds. She has shared that when she was growing up, there were not many TV characters who looked like her.
She married her partner, CJ Savage, on October 5, 2013.
Jasika Nicole is also very creative with her hands. She designs and makes all her own clothes. This includes shoes, pants, jackets, and even undergarments.
Jasika Nicole's Film Appearances
Movies She Has Been In
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2006 | Take the Lead | Egypt | |
| 2007 | Get Faamous | Alicia | |
| 2010 | She's Out of My League | Wendy | |
| 2015 | ... Kale | Billie Steinberg | |
| 2016 | A New York Christmas | Jasmine Taylor | |
| 2017 | Secondhand Love | Mia | |
| 2024 | Identiteaze | Michelle |
TV Shows She Has Appeared In
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2005 | Law & Order: Criminal Intent | Gisella | Episode: "Scared Crazy" |
| 2007 | The Mastersons of Manhattan | Penny | Television film |
| 2008 | The Return of Jezebel James | Dora | 2 episodes |
| 2008–2013 | Fringe | Astrid Farnsworth | Main cast |
| 2013–2016 | Scandal | Kim Muñoz | 7 episodes |
| 2015 | Key & Peele | Girlfriend | Episode: "Hollywood Sequel Doctor" |
| 2015 | Major Crimes | Dolly Bowen | Episode: "Thick as Thieves" |
| 2015–2016 | Disengaged | Jess | 2 episodes; web series |
| 2016 | Send Me: An Original Web Series | Woman / Lila | 4 episodes; web series |
| 2017 | Hell's Kitchen | Herself | Episode: "Fusion/Confusion" |
| 2017 | Adventure Time | Frieda | Voice, 2 episodes |
| 2017 | Underground | Georgia | 7 episodes |
| 2017 | Justice League Action | Vixen | Voice, 2 episodes |
| 2017 | Danger & Eggs | Reina | 3 episodes |
| 2017–2020 | The Good Doctor | Dr. Carly Lever | Recurring role (seasons 1–2), 6 episodes Main role (season 3), 15 episodes |
| 2019 | Station 19 | Mila | Episode: "The Dark Night" |
| 2020 | Trash Truck | Usher | Episode: "Movie Theatre" |
| 2021 | Punky Brewster | Lauren | 6 episodes |
| 2023 | Fantasy Island | Andi Nevinson | Episode: "Tara and Jessica's High School Reunion / Cat Lady" |
Other Projects and Games
| Year | Title | Role | Medium | Notes |
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| 2005 | Law & Order: Criminal Intent | Gisella | Video game | |
| 2013–present | Welcome to Night Vale | Dana Cardinal | Podcast | Recurring, 13 episodes |
| 2016–2018 | Alice Isn't Dead | Keisha | Podcast | Main role |
| 2017 | Agents of Mayhem | Gremlin | Video game | |
| 2018 | The Bright Sessions | Myra | Podcast | Bonus episode |
| 2019 | Alt-Frequencies | Kaya | Video game |
More About Jasika Nicole
- Official site: http://www.jasikanicole.com/
- Interview at WickedInfo.com
See also
In Spanish: Jasika Nicole para niños
