Nicki Micheaux Actress .Writer.Director
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NICKI MICHEAUX ACTRESS .WRITER.DIRECTOR www.nickimicheaux.com NICKI MICHEAUX ACTRESS.WRITER.DIRECTOR Nicki Micheaux is a Hollywood actress that is known for her ability to bring a character to life. She convincingly attacks each role fearlessly, and displays a wide range of emotions that compellingly draws you into the story. She currently appears on the TNT drama, “Animal Kingdom,” where she plays Detective Sandra Yates, a no- nonsense cop, fighting to expose and put away a dysfunctional crime-family living in Oceanside, CA. The role allows Nicki to take on a gritty character that goes toe-to-toe with the entire Cody family. The dark drama is an excellent vehicle to showcase Nicki’s wide range and incredible depth. “I deem myself A Hollywood veteran, Nicki has worked on extremely some of the top rated TV shows in recent years including Six Feet Under, The Shield, blessed to make a Soul Food and her most popular role as Jen Sutton on the ABC Family drama series, living as an actor. Lincoln Heights. It allows me to be As one of the stars of Lincoln Heights, Nicki creative as an was praised by critics and fans for her portrayal of a strong independent African American mother and wife. She gave artist, while viewers something that is rarely seen on network television; a woman that is fulfilling my supportive of her husband, active in her community, and a loving working mother. passion.” Her character was not only powerful because she was an African American, but she was a positive portrayal of a 30 something woman. www.nickimicheaux.com The drama garnered Micheaux, two NAACP Image Award nominations for Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series, and a show win for Outstanding Drama Series. The reruns can currently be seen on TV One and remains a family favorite among African American viewers. Not one to limit herself, Nicki is now going behind the camera and taking on the role of director and writer. She is currently putting the finishing touches on a new sci-fi feature film entitled, VEIL. The film is scheduled to start production in early 2017. Nicki will not only direct the film she will also star in the thriller. In addition to acting, directing and writing, she has added voice-over to her long resume of work. Nicki can be heard as the voice of Wells Fargo Bank on various commercials and ads. It is not hard to see that Nicki Micheaux is a seasoned actress that shows no signs of slowing down; on the contrary she continues to get better with time. This renaissance woman has evolved into the true meaning of an entertainer; Nicki Micheaux the actress, the writer, the director, the voice! “When it’s time to bring a character to life, actress, Nicki Micheaux delivers.” NICKI MICHEAUX Behind the Camera! Nicki Micheaux is currently in development for her feature directorial debut. An outstanding actor and natural storyteller, the talented Micheaux expanded her creative vision, moving towards writing and directing in 2013. The first of two short films she directed was A Violent End and then came VEIL, which caught the eye of the ABC/Disney family and landed her a position in the prestigious ABC Disney directing program. For two years, Nicki was fortunate to earn valuable mentoring opportunities with famed director , Kevin Hooks best known for Prison Break and the mini-series event, Mandela. Armed with knowledge about the craft from the directing program and more than 20 years of acting experience working with the top artisans in the entertainment industry, Nicki is poised to bring the feature sci-fi thriller, VEIL to the big screen. A recognizable face on TV, a writer, and director, Nicki Micheaux is a triple threat. Nicki starred for four seasons as the strong matriarch, Jen Sutton on the ABC Family series, Lincoln Heights. This role garnered her two NAACP Image Award Nominations for Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series, and a win for Outstanding Drama Series. Lincoln Heights, which averaged 1.2 million viewers and was number one among women 12-34, still remains popular on Netflix & cable. In addition, Nicki has worked with such luminaries as Oprah Winfrey, Halle Barry, Shawn Ryan, Kurt Sutter, Glen Mazzara, Terrance Howard, John Wells and the acclaimed director Ava DuVernay. www.nickimicheaux.com WHERE HAVE YOU SEEN NICKI? Beacon Hill (pre-production) Rachel Springer 2016 Animal Kingdom (TV Series) Det. Sandra Yates- 2016 Forgiveness (Short) Helena Burroughs 2015 Battle Creek (TV Series) 2014 Real Husbands of Hollywood (TV Series) Twinkie 2014 The Pact II Lt. Eileen Carver 2013 The Trials of Cate McCall Administrator 2012 Perception (TV Series) Ellen 2011 Narcocorrido (Short) Naija 2011 Prime Suspect (TV Series) Ms. Castillo 2011 The Mentalist (TV Series) Det. Miller 2011 Law & Order: LA (TV Series) Vanessa 2010 Veil (Short) Bianca Veil 2010 Detroit 1-8-7 (TV Series) Brooke Jackson 2007-2009 Lincoln Heights (TV Series) Jennifer 'Jenn' Sutton 2009 Castle (TV Series) Michelle 2008 Rain Glory 2007 12 Miles of Bad Road (TV Series) Cairo Jones 2007 Women's Murder Club (TV Series) Nadia Delashummt- 2006 Brothers & Sisters (TV Series) Michele Yearwood 2006 In Justice (TV Series) Mara Wainwright 2006 God's Waiting List Teresa Corbin 2005 Desperate Housewives (TV Series) Detective Schroeder 2005 Their Eyes Were Watching God (TV Movie) Phoebe Watson 2004 The Shield (TV Series) Trish George 2004With It (Short) Cathy LaRocca 2003 JAG (TV Series) Deputy Sheriff Linda Foyo 1998-2003 NYPD Blue (TV Series) Andrea Miner *Partial List NICIK IN THE MEDIA! MICHEAUX RESPECT Red Carpet Report Deadline.com On The Spot Le Serigraphe Contactmusic.com Indiewire.com SideReel.com Ooyuz.com Thefreelibrary.com Purepeople.com Hollywoodsblackrenaissance.com EURweb.com Topix.com Yahoo Click photos People to view The Los Angeles Sentinel interviews Gospelspotlight.com Hollywood.com Celebedition.com Stylebistro.com Celebritybabyscoop.com Blackcelebkids.com Babble.com Crushable.com Highbeam.com Houston Chronicle www.nickimicheaux.com CONNECT WITH NICKI @NICKIMICHEAUX www.nickimicheaux.com INDUSTRY CONTACTS Publicist: Talent Agent: Girl In Charge Public Relations (GICPR) Arlene Thornton & Associates Amy Malone Arlene Thornton, Voice-Over 323-972-4081 818-760-6688 [email protected] [email protected] Talent Agent - Theatrical: Janet Tscha, Commercial Don Buchwald & Assoc. / Fortitude 818-760-6688 Michael Greenwald [email protected] 323-602-2319 [email protected] Manager: Charlton Blackburne A Management Company 818-232-8580.