Nicole Gale Anderson facts for kids
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Nicole Gale Anderson
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Nicole Gale Anderson
August 29, 1990 Rochester, Indiana, U.S.
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| Other names | Nicole Anderson |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1996–2018 |
| Spouse(s) |
Roberto Paniagua
(m. 2018) |
| Children | 1 |
Nicole Gale Anderson (born August 29, 1990) is an American actress who used to act in TV shows and movies. She is well-known for playing Heather Chandler in the TV series Beauty & the Beast. Nicole also played Macy Misa in the Disney Channel show Jonas. You might also know her as Kelly Parker in Make It or Break It or Miranda Collins in Ravenswood.
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Nicole's Early Life and Talents
Nicole Anderson was born in Rochester, Indiana, in the United States. Her dad was an American who worked in the United States Navy. Her mom is from the Philippines.
When Nicole was a kid, she was a very good gymnast. She won many national gymnastics competitions. However, she had to stop gymnastics because of injuries. When she was 13, Nicole received a special award called a scholarship. This scholarship allowed her to study acting at the Barbizon Modeling and Acting School in Georgia. After that, she started learning more about acting and going to auditions. She appeared in many ads and TV commercials.
Her Acting Journey
Nicole tried out for a role named Stella in the TV show Jonas. Another actress, Chelsea Kane, got that part. But the show's story changed, and the producers decided to add a best friend for Stella. They offered Nicole the role of Macy, which she took.
In March 2012, Nicole joined the TV series Beauty & the Beast. She played Heather Chandler, who was the younger sister of the main character, Catherine. Later, in May 2013, Nicole joined Ravenswood. This show was a spin-off from Pretty Little Liars. In Ravenswood, she played Miranda Collins, a foster kid who was very smart. Before Ravenswood started, Nicole appeared in an episode of Pretty Little Liars. This episode introduced her character, Miranda Collins. After Ravenswood finished, Nicole returned to Beauty & the Beast for its third season. She became a main cast member for the rest of the show.
Helping Others: Philanthropy
Nicole Anderson was the first international spokesperson for a program called Underwriters Laboratories Youth Safety Smart. This program teaches young people about safety. She also took part in Disney's Friends for Change. This is a program where Disney stars encourage kids to make a positive difference in the world.
Nicole's Personal Life
In January 2018, Nicole Anderson married Roberto Paniagua. They welcomed their daughter in July 2020.
After her acting career, Nicole started working at a flower shop in Portland, Oregon, in 2018. From 2020 to 2023, she and her husband owned a business that grew flowers in Washington state. As of 2024, they live in Seattle, Washington. Nicole now works there as a designer for flowers and events.
Film and Television Roles
Nicole Anderson has appeared in various films and television shows.
Movies Nicole Starred In
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2012 | Lukewarm | Jessie | |
| 2013 | Red Line | Tori | |
| 2014 | Never | Meghan |
TV Shows Nicole Appeared In
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2005 | Unfabulous | Cheerleader #3 | Episode: "The Grey Area" |
| 2007 | Nobody | Leila | Unsold ABC Family pilot |
| 2007 | Zoey 101 | Maria | Episode: "Quarantine"; credited as Nicole Anderson |
| 2007 | Hannah Montana | Marissa Hughes | Episode: "Achy Jakey Heart Part 1" |
| 2007 | iCarly | Tasha | Episode: "iNevel"; as Nicole Anderson |
| 2008 | Sunday! Sunday! Sunday! | Dana | Unsold Jetix pilot |
| 2008 | Princess | Jitterbug / Princess Calliope | Television film |
| 2009–2010 | Jonas | Macy Misa | Main role, 29 episodes; credited as Nicole Anderson |
| 2009–2012 | Make It or Break It | Kelly Parker | Recurring role; 17 episodes |
| 2009 | Imagination Movers | Cinderella | Episode: "A Fairy Tale Ending" |
| 2010 | Accused at 17 | Bianca Miller | Television film |
| 2011 | Mean Girls 2 | Hope Plotkin | Television film |
| 2011 | Happy Endings | Madison 1 | Episode: "Baby Steps" |
| 2011 | Ringer | Monica Reynolds | Episode: "Oh Gawd, There's Two of Them?" |
| 2012–2016 | Beauty & the Beast | Heather Chandler | Recurring role (seasons 1–2); main role (seasons 3–4) |
| 2013 | Pretty Little Liars | Miranda Collins | Episode: "Grave New World" |
| 2013–2014 | Ravenswood | Miranda Collins / Original Miranda | Main role |
| 2018 | The Wedding Do Over | Abby Anderson | Television film |
Music Videos Nicole Appeared In
| Year | Title | Artist(s) |
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| 2019 | "White Noise" | Flor |
See also
In Spanish: Nicole Anderson para niños
