Nikki Blonsky

High school (ages 12+)
Art & Creativity

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/nikki-blonsky

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Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was Nikki Blonsky born?November 9, 1988
2. Where was Nikki Blonsky born?Great Neck, New York, USA
3. What is the most notable role?Tracy Turnblad in Hairspray (2007)
4. What is the key television series?Huge (2010-2011) as Willamena Rader; Smash (2013) as Margot
5. Who is Nikki Blonsky?Nikki Blonsky is an actress who became famous for playing Tracy Turnblad in the 2007 movie Hairspray.
6. What role made Nikki Blonsky famous?She became well known for her role as Tracy Turnblad in the film Hairspray.

Golden Globe Award: A prestigious award recognizing excellence in film and television, presented by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association.
Representation: The portrayal of different groups of people in media, aiming for diversity and authenticity.