30 Facts About Nikki Webster

Nicole Marie Webster was born on 30 April 1987 and is an Australian pop singer.

Nikki Webster is best known for her role in performing at both the 2000 Sydney Summer Olympics opening ceremony, and the 2000 Sydney Summer Olympics closing ceremony as well for her song "Strawberry Kisses", which made number 21 on the list of Top 25 singles in Australia released in 2001.

Nikki Webster was born on 30 April 1987, to parents Tina and Mark Nikki Webster in Sydney, New South Wales.

Nikki Webster attended MLC School in Burwood until year 10 and then attended the McDonald College of Performing Arts in Sydney.

Nikki Webster's first acting role was as part of the ensemble cast in the pantomime Cinderella at the State theatre in Sydney, at the age of five.

Nikki Webster appeared in television commercials including Twisties, Lay's chips and Campbell's Soup.

In March 2000, Nikki Webster auditioned for an unknown part in the 2000 Summer Olympics opening ceremony.

At the age of 13, Nikki Webster played a major part in the opening ceremony, including performing the song "Under Southern Skies".

Nikki Webster performed "We'll Be One" at the closing ceremony.

Nikki Webster signed a contract with BMG at the age of 13, after her success at the Olympics, and her first single "Strawberry Kisses" reached No 2 on the Australian singles charts in 2001, holding the position for 7 weeks.

Nikki Webster starred as Dorothy in an Australian stage performance of The Wizard of Oz, which ran between 2001 and 2002.

Nikki Webster was nominated for an ARIA Award for Best Selling album and she won a John O'Keefe Encouragement Award at the 2001 Mo Awards.

Later, Nikki Webster released a cover version of "Dancing in the Street" by Martha and the Vandellas which reached the top twenty while her 2004 single "Let's Dance" reached the top 40 in Australia.

In early 2005, Nikki Webster hosted The Greatest Circus Acts of All Time on the Seven Network.

Nikki Webster was announced as one of the contestants in season 2 of Dancing with the Stars.

Nikki Webster was criticised for having an "unfair advantage" over other dancers because of her previous dancing experience.

Nikki Webster appeared on the May 2005 cover of FHM after the magazine approached her to do the shoot as a celebration of turning 18.

Nikki Webster appeared in one episode of Australian TV series Thank God You're Here as a cast member.

In 2006, Nikki Webster stated in interviews that she was living and working in Nashville, United States, writing with well-known writers working on her new album.

In May 2007, Nikki Webster played the lead role of Sheila in a Perth production of the rock musical Hair along with Rob Mills and Cosima De Vito.

In September 2007, Nikki Webster raised eyebrows by performing as a wind-up doll at the Sydney gay and lesbian dance party Sleaze Ball.

In January 2008, Nikki Webster announced she would be opening a performing arts school in February with brother Scott in a bid to help young people get into the industry.

Nikki Webster performed "Devilicious" on The Morning Show in August 2009 in order to promote the single.

Nikki Webster made a guest appearance on 15 July 2009 episode of The Chaser's War on Everything, in a music video parody of the Barack Obama viral video "Yes We Can", the parody based on Kevin Rudd's speeches.

Nikki Webster had a role in the 2012 independent feature Circle of Lies.

In 2001, Nikki Webster was named the face of Jager Cosmetics' "It's a Girl Thing" range for young teens.

Nikki Webster was featured on their website and in print ads.

Nikki Webster was approached by executives at Kmart to create her own range of clothing.

In 2019, Nikki Webster appeared as a contestant on The Masked Singer Australia as Alien, and was voted off in the third episode.

Nikki Webster got engaged to Matthew McMah in January 2011, and they were married on 10 November 2012.