Actress Nicole R. Hughes was born in Oakland, California.Nicole attended California State University of Hayward, where she received her B.A. in Mass Communications, with a focus in Broadcasting. She later earned a Master's degree, with honors, in Integrated Marketing Communications, with a focus in Public Relations at Golden Gate University in San Francisco.She hosted "Urban View," interviewing authors, CEO's, and celebrities such as Danny Glover, Terri J. Vaughn, Carl Lumbly and Kem.Nicole acted in commercials for California Academy of Science's "Earthquake," Tillamook Cheese, Docusign, Nature Made Vitamins, Lexus, and Otezla.She gave a multi-part performance in the theatre production of Two Sisters Entertainment's "Never Too Late," and a murder mystery play "Murder on the Oriental Rug," gaining critical praise for versatility and range. She has also traveled to New York City and Chicago for the stage play productions, "Toy Soldierz" and "Love in a Day."In 2012, Nicole acted in "Rey" and "Blackout" before landing her first speaking role as Martha in the film "Money for Angels"(2012), directed by Michael Fredianelli.Since her role in "Money for Angels," Nicole has starred in several feature films, as well as Discovery ID television shows, "Wives with Knives", "50 Ways to Leave Your Lover", and "Unusual Suspects."In addition to acting and print modeling, Nicole stays busy volunteering and being active at her church. Show less «