Nikki Osborne
Nikki Osborne | |
|---|---|
| Born | 19 July 1981 |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Occupation(s) | Comedian, actress, model, television presenter |
| Spouse |
Jeremy Starr (m. 2007) |
| Children | 2 |
Nikki Osborne (born 19 July 1981) is an Australian comedian, actress, television presenter and former model. Osborne is best known as a former host of the now-defunct late night interactive quiz series, Quizmania (Nine Network, 2006–07). Osborne has featured in feature film productions such as the American mini-series, The Mystery of Natalie Wood (2003) and Ned (2004). She appeared in the sixth season of the Australian version of I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!.[1]
Career
[edit]Television
[edit]One of three originals, Osborne was a host on the Australian phone-in quiz show Quizmania, broadcast on the Nine Network in the late-night time slot, post-midnight. Osborne left the show in May 2007 to work on the new Mick Molloy comedy series, The Nation.
In 2004, Osborne featured in American mini-series The Mystery of Natalie Wood, playing the part of Jackie Estes, Natalie Wood's best friend. In 2004, she performed in the Australian television mini-series Jessica as the Thomas daughter, Gwendolyn.[2]
Osborne has featured in a number of television advertisements, including for Australian chain of cinema multiplexes, Greater Union, footwear retailer The Athlete's Foot, Streets ice cream and for Capital One credit cards in the United States.[2]
More recently, she appeared in a TV commercial for AAMI car insurance. In 2013, she was "Zoe" in the Australian Unity advertising campaign, featuring her as a 20-something blogger.[citation needed]
In July 2014, Osborne was one of the ensemble cast in the Channel 7 sketch comedy show Kinne, in a variety of roles revealing her genuine talent for madcap, Aussie humour.[citation needed]
In 2020, Osborne joined the sixth season of the Australian version of I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!.[1] She was eliminated on 19 January 2020 and finished in 13th place.[3]
Film and music
[edit]In 2003, Osborne was in the Australian film Ned, playing the role of a 14-year-old virginal whore named Tiffany.
In 2004, Osborne toured with performer Jon English as a lead singer.[2]
Print publications
[edit]Via public demand, Osborne featured in the January 2007 edition of Ralph magazine.
The Nation
[edit]Osborne was a cast member in the Nine Network sketch and current affairs comedy show The Nation, hosted by Mick Molloy. She was absent from episodes 10-12 of the run but returned for the final episode in August 2007.
Personal life
[edit]Osborne married long term boyfriend, Jeremy Starr, on 6 October 2007. The couple have two children together.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ a b Whitehead, Mat (5 January 2020). "I'm A Celebrity 2020: Meet The Celebs Heading Into The Jungle". 10 Daily. Retrieved 7 January 2020.
- ^ a b c "Biography". Nikki Osborne professional website. 24 March 2007. Archived from the original on 9 April 2007. Retrieved 11 April 2007.
- ^ Whitehead, Mat (20 January 2020). "'I Just Wanted A Chance To Be A Hero': Nikki Osborne Dishes On Unlikely Friendships And Her Babysitting Nightmare". 10 Daily. Retrieved 20 January 2020.
- ^ Rey, Elaine (19 November 2022). "Know All About I'm A Celebrity Nikki Osborne Wiki Facts!". Aussie Celebs. Retrieved 14 February 2023.