A STAR IS BORN - NICOLE SAMANTHA HUFF, on a famous TV show called “DEGRASSI”

by Suzy Llanera
Ontario-Canada
December 15, 2014



WATCH FOR NICOLE SAMANTHA HUFF. SHE WILL PLAY THE ROLE OF GLORIA CHIN ON “DEGRASSI”, A POPULAR AND LONGEST RUNNING TV SHOW ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 6, 2015 AT 9PM - NOT TO BE MISSED ON MTV CHANNEL 52/56, ROGERS CABLE and TEENNICK IN THE U.S. !


Nicole Samantha Huff – is half-Filipino and half-Caucasian, hails from a posh Richmond Hill neighbourhood and who blossomed from a bubbly five-year old former “Philippine Independence Day Council (PIDC's) Little Miss Philippines to a multi-talented 16 year-old teenager.  Nicole, is a highly-motivated individual, who shows a lot of potential, has full of spirit & enthusiasm, and as well as, a perfectionist-driven in everything she does who also aims for “bigger dreams”.

Nicole has amassed an impressive resume encompassing achievements in sports, academics, acting, awards in dance, voice, figure skating, piano and violin.  Nicole has also landed a recurring role in the famous TV show, “DEGRASSI” aka Gloria Chin. She will be seen on her first episode on Tuesday, January 6^th, 2015 on DEGRASSI, Season 14 on MTV, Channel 52/56, Canadian Rogers Cable TV and TeenNick in the U.S. 

Also stay tuned to watch her at the last four episodes of the show’s season 14 finale, as she plays her character, Gloria with a big story line to be aired in SUMMER, 2015. Nicole will also be featured on ABS-CBN's “Balitang Canada” airing on TFC worldwide on Sunday, January 4, 2015. Tune in to your radio dial and listen to the voice of Nicole, as a special guest. She will be interviewed at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday December 27, 2014 direct from the radio station of Fairchild Radio AM1430. To listen, please follow these links: http://www.am1430.com/on/liveradio.php    https://www.facebook.com/.../Talakayan-Radio-.../196375440434183


Here is a glimpse of her multiple achievements and colourful bio:
TELEVISION:
·        Degrassi – Gloria Chin– MTV in Canada/Teennick in the U.S.
·        Max & Shred – Teenage Girl – Breakthrough Entertainment
·        William Shatner’s “Weird or What” – Young Teen – History Channel
·        ET Canada – Finalist for Anne of Green Gables – DanCap Productions
·        Hotbox TV Show – Little Girl – S & S Productions
·        YTV – The Next Star – Singer/Contestant  - YTV Channel, The Corus Entertainment
·        Life with Derek – Guest, Yvette – Family Channel/Shaftbury/Craig Pryce
·        The Jon Dore TV Show – Little Girl/ Pageant Girl – Comedy Network/ Insight/ Matthew Hawkins
·        Hollywood’s Most Amazing -  Hilary Duff’s Clothing Line “Stuff” – Runway Model – Biography Channel
TV, VOICE & PRINT COMMERCIALS:
·        McDonald’s Restaurant - Holiday Share Box – Currently airing on TV
·        Wonderbread
·        Nutella
·        Walmart
·        Swiss Chalet Restaurant
·        Hess Trucks
·        Nestle Boost
·        Ontario Science Centre – SCICOM 5
·        Scotia Bank
·        Children Aid Society
·        YTV The Next Star
·        Turtles Chocolate
·        McCain Smooth-eez & Superfries
·        Zellers Pharmacy
·        Canadian Tire – Jumpstart
·        Cranium Gameboard
·        Disney Bella Cinderella
·        The Bay
·        Home Depot
·        Sears Catalogue
·        Paton Magazine
THEATRE:
·        The Wizard of Oz (French Play) – Dorothy – Julliard French Immersion School
·        Annie – Orphan Kate,Vaughan City Playhouse, Newmarket Theatre
·        “Big” The Musical – Kids Ensemble, Vaughan City Playhouse
·        Peter Pan – Michael Darling, Vaughan City Playhouse
·        Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor  Dreamcoat – Dancer
·        Annie – Molly, Vaughan City Playhouse
·        Charlotte’s Web – Charlotte – St.Cyril French Immersion School
·        Witches – Belinda – Canadian Children Theatre Company
·        Robert Munsch’s “Pig”, “David’s Father”, “Something Good”, and “Mortimer” – Meagan, Julie, Tyya & Mortimer’s Mother, respectively – Canadian Children Theatre Company
·        Ugly Duckling – Ugly Duckling – Canadian Children Theatre Company
Academics, Figure Skating, Dance, Voice,  Violin, Guitar, Karate:
·        Gold Medalist recipient in Figure Skating
·        Triple Threat Special Judges Award – Song & Dance Solo, Tap, Contemporary & Lyrical Solo Competitions
·        First Place Trophy Winner in Piano, Violin, Guitar  & Voice – New Conservatory of Music, University of Toronto
·        First Place & Talent Trophy Overall Winner – Miss All Canadian Grand Finals
·        Piano and Dance Champion – Bursary Winner – York Region Celebration of  the Arts Talent Search Competition
·        Chosen by the Disney Theatrical Productions to play the role of “Young Nala” for Disney Lion King, Singapore
·        Hosted French Immersion School’s Musical & Talent Show – in French language at Julliard French Immersion School
·        Finalist for the Musical Show, “Billy Elliot” , “White Christmas” by Irving Berlin’s and Anne of Green Gable
·        Elected as the School’s Student Council Leader at Julliard French Immersion School
·        Junior Cheerleader for Toronto’s Professional Football Team – Toronto Argonauts
·        First Place Piano Winner – International Piano Competition in Paris, France, Arts Richmond Hill Music Festival & York Region Celebration of the Arts Talent Search
·        Overall Trophy, Platinum & Gold Winner & Special Awards in Tap, Lyrical Solo & Figure Skating – Bedazzled Dance; Winter Glitters Figure Skating Competition and Terpsicore Dance Competitions
·        Honor Roll Student in Academics in Grade 9 and 10 – Received the Highest Marks Award in her Drama & Arts Program and Academics – Cardinal Carter Academy for the Arts in Drama Program
·        Filipino Talent Showdown Grand Winner ($1,000.00 cash scholarships) – Singing Competition
·        Finalist for the role of Grace, Lola, Arlene and Shay for the hit TV show Degrassi
·        Judges’ Choice Special Dance Award, First Place Diamond Dance Award & Overall Dance Award in Tap Solo & Musical Dance – Breakthru Dance Competition
·        Karate Champion – Northern Karate School Tournament
·        Special Award during Karate Black Belt Ceremony – Northern Karate School