Nicole Huff
Filipino-Canadian actress and singer (born 1998)
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Nicole Samantha Huff (born April 21, 1998) is a Canadian actress, singer and dancer. She is best known for her role in Degrassi: The Next Generation, Degrassi: Don't Look Back as Gloria,[1][2] and in Tiny Pretty Things as Paige Aquino.[3] In 2016, Huff was awarded the Young Artist Award for category Best Performance in a TV Movie, Miniseries, Special or Pilot – Young Actress.[4]
April 21, 1998
Nicole Huff | |
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| Born | Nicole Samantha Huff April 21, 1998 |
| Occupations | Actress, singer |
| Years active | 2008–present |
| Awards | 37th Young Artist Awards |
| Musical career | |
| Genres | |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Website | nicolehuff |
Early life and career
Nicole Huff was born and raised in Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada.[5] Huff attended Cardinal Carter Academy for the Arts high school for the Drama Arts program and Media Production at Ryerson University's RTA Media program, and minored in French Language.
Career
Huff began acting at the age of six, and participated in many commercials and played numerous roles in theatre.[5][6] In 2015, Huff appeared in Degrassi: The Next Generation, the Canadian teen drama television series as Gloria Chin. The same year, she played the same role in the TV movie, Degrassi: Don't Look Back for which she was awarded the 37th Young Artist Awards and nominated for the Young Entertainers Award.[7] In 2016, She appeared as Scarlett in Knots, a Canadian short film that has been featured in numerous film festivals such as Victoria Film Festival.[8] In 2019, Huff appeared in Diggstown, a Canadian drama TV series where she played Renee Joy.[9]
In 2022, Huff appeared in the mystery thriller film, Luckiest Girl Alive,[10][11] which stars Mila Kunis and Finn Wittrock and was directed by Mike Barker.[12]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Life with Derek | Yvette | Season 4 Episode 1[13] |
| 2008 - 2009 | The Jon Dore Television Show | Little Girl - Pageant Girl[14] | Rage (2008) - Jon Gets Competitive (2009) |
| 2009 | Hotbox | Nicole Huff | Episode 7 |
| 2014 | Max & Shred | Girl #1 | Nose Butter Brain Freeze |
| 2015 | Degrassi: The Next Generation | Gloria Chin | Firestarter: Part 1 |
| 2015 | Degrassi: Don't Look Back | Gloria Chin | (TV Movie) |
| 2015 | Knots | Scarlett | |
| 2018 | Best Friends Forever (BFF) | Mel | |
| 2019 | Diggstown | Renee Joy | Aired March 13, 2019 [15] |
| 2019 | Private Eyes | Grace | Tex Therapy |
| 2020 | Tiny Pretty Things | Paige Aquino | Episode 5-9[16] |
| 2021 | The Great Christmas Switch | Cloud / Roommate | (TV Movie) |
| 2022 | Luckiest Girl Alive | Olivia Kaplan |
Discography
Extended plays
| Title | Details |
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| Who We Are |
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Singles
| Title | Year | Album |
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| (I Got That) Boom Boom (remix) | 2025 | Non-album single |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Joey Awards | Best Actress – Lead in a Short Film | Knots | Won | [17] |
| 2016 | Young Entertainers Award | Best Young Actress 16 to 21 - Short Film | Knots | Nominated | [7] |
| Best Supporting Young Actress -TV Movie, Mini Series, or Special | Degrassi: Don't Look Back | Nominated | [7] | ||
| Young Artist Award | Best Performance in a TV Movie, Miniseries, Special or Pilot – Young Actress | Degrassi: Don't Look Back | Won | [18] | |
| 2019 | Joey Awards | Best Actress – Lead in a Short Film | Best Friends Forever | Won | [19][20] |