Nicole Prascovia Elikolani Valiente, born on June 29, 1978, is a American-Filipino singer, lyricist, performer, actress, and television personality. She was a member of the pop-R&B group and dance ensemble Pussycat Dolls from 2003–2010. With only two albums and over fifty-five million records sold worldwide, The Pussycat Dolls became one of the world's best-selling female groups. Born in Honolulu, Hawaii 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