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–present |
| Spouse(s) |
Roberto Paniagua
(m. 2018) |
| Children | 1 |
Nicole Gale Anderson (born August 29, 1990) is an American actress. She is famous for her roles in popular TV shows. These include Heather Chandler in Beauty & the Beast. She also played Macy Misa in the Disney Channel series Jonas. You might also know her as Kelly Parker in Make It or Break It or Miranda Collins in Ravenswood.
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Early Life and Beginnings
Anderson was born in Rochester, Indiana. Her father was an American who served in the United States Navy. Her mother is from the Philippines. As a child, Nicole was a talented gymnast. She won many national competitions. However, she had to stop gymnastics because of injuries.
When she was 13, Anderson received a scholarship. This was to the Barbizon Modeling and Acting School in Georgia. There, she started studying acting and going to auditions. She appeared in several print ads and TV commercials. These included ads for Mary-Kate & Ashley Online Clothing and Bratz dolls.
Acting Career
Anderson first auditioned for a role in the TV series Jonas. She tried out for the part of Stella. However, actress Chelsea Kane got that role. Later, the show's story changed. Producers decided to add a best friend for Stella. They offered Nicole Anderson the role of Macy, which she took.
In March 2012, Anderson joined the cast of Beauty & the Beast. She played Heather Chandler, who was Catherine's (Kristin Kreuk) younger sister. This was a recurring role. In May 2013, Anderson joined Ravenswood. This show was a spin-off from Pretty Little Liars. She played Miranda Collins, a foster kid. Miranda used her smarts to hide her feelings. Before Ravenswood, Anderson appeared in a Pretty Little Liars episode. This episode, "Grave New World", introduced her character. After Ravenswood was canceled, Anderson became a regular cast member on Beauty & the Beast for its third season.
Helping Others
Nicole Anderson has also used her fame to help others. She was the first international spokesperson for the Underwriters Laboratories Youth Safety Smart program. This program teaches kids about safety. She also took part in Disney's Friends for Change. This initiative encouraged kids to make a positive difference in the world.
Personal Life
In January 2018, Nicole Anderson married Roberto Paniagua. They welcomed their daughter in July 2020.
Filmography
Movies
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2012 | Lukewarm | Jessie | |
| 2013 | Red Line | Tori | |
| 2014 | Never | Meghan |
Television Shows
| 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
| Year | Title | Artist(s) |
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| 2019 | "White Noise" | Flor |
See also
In Spanish: Nicole Anderson para niños
