Nicole Scherzinger, born on June 29, 1978, is a Filipino-American vocalist, songwriter, dancer, actress, and television personality. She was a member of the R&B-pop group and dance ensemble The Pussycat Dolls from 2003–2010. With only a pair of albums and over 55 million records sold worldwide, The Pussycat Dolls became one of the world's best-selling female groups. Born in Hawaii's capital, Honolulu and raised in Kentucky's Louisville, Scherzinger began acting at 14 and studied musical arts at Wright State University. In pursuit of a musical career, Scherzinger dropped out of college and tou