Nicole Sanders (born January 27, 1976),[1] known professionally as Nikki Exotika[2] and informally as Nikki Xtravaganza [3] is an American television personality, actress and singer. She is best known for appearing on Season 10 of TLC's 90 Day Fiancé.[4]
Nikki Exotika | |
|---|---|
| Born | January 27, 1976 |
| Occupation(s) | Television personality, actress, singer |
| Years active | 2006–present |
| Television | 90 Day Fiancé |
Personal life
editNikki Exotika grew up in New Jersey near the Jersey Shore, but switched schools frequently due to bullying.[2] After graduating high school, she moved to New York and connected with Octavia St. Laurent.[2] Exotica was born a biological male, and started identifying as a transgender woman after high school.[5] She has spent over 1 million dollars on cosmetic procedures including a rhinoplasty, breast implants, and calf implants.[6]
She is a member of the House of Xtravaganza, one of the pre-eminent "houses" on the New York City ballroom scene, for which she uses the name Nikki Xtravaganza. She was featured briefly in the 2024 documentary I'm Your Venus about the life and legacy of Venus Xtravaganza.
90 Day Fiancé
editExotika appeared on Season 10 of TLC's 90 Day Fiancé with her boyfriend Justin Shutencov in 2023.[7] Throughout the season they opened up about their issues, including how Exotia's journey as a transgender woman affected their dynamic.[6] Shutencov abruptly broke up with Exotika over text, citing he felt that the relationship made him sacrifice his dignity.[8]
Filmography
editCredits adapted from IMDb.
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 90 Day Fiancé | Herself | 18 episodes |
| 2021 | Hooked on the Look | Herself | 2 episodes |
| 2019 | Orange Is the New Black | Gala Guest (uncredited) | Episode: "God Bless America" |
| Mr. and Mrs. Jackson | Naomi | Episode: "Brooklyn Boosters" | |
| 2018 | Pose | Working Girl (uncredited) | Episode: "Pink Slip" |
| 2017 | This Morning | Herself | 1 episode |
| 2016 | Vamp Bikers Tres | Streetwalker | |
| 2014 | My Trans Life | Herself | Episode: "Transgender girl band: Singer creating America's first Transgender Music Act" |
| 2010 | Jerseylicious | Herself | Episode: "Gaga for Glam" |
| 2008 | The Tyra Banks Show | Herself | Episode: "Plastic Surgery Nightmares" |
| Maury | Meryl | Episode: "Red Carpet Queens Revealed! Born a Man or a Woman!" | |
| 2006 | Trantasia | Herself | Contestant in the 'World's Most Beautiful Transsexual Pageant'. |
Discography
editAs lead artist
editSingles
edit| Title | Year | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| "Million Dollar Barbie" | 2024 | Kali J, Nicole Sanders | Eddy Beethoven Nunez | [9] |
| "Padam Padam" | 2023 | Ina Wroldsen, Peter Rycroft | No producer credited | [10] |
| "Your Body" | 2019 | Myah Marie | Myah Marie | [11] |
| "Young Wild and Free" | 2016 | Kali J | Ryan Snow | [12] |
| "All Lined Up" | 2015 | Nicole Sanders | No producers credited | [13] |
| "Secret Girl" | 2012 | [14] | ||
| "Manwhore" | 2011 | Ashley Breathe, Nicole Sanders | [15] | |
| "Electric Touch" | [16] |
Extended plays
edit| Title | Details |
|---|---|
| Your Body |
Track listing
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References
edit- ^ Padwal, Saylee (2023-09-14). "90 Day Fiancé Season 10 - Nikki Exotika's Age, Job, Instagram & More". ScreenRant. Retrieved 2024-05-15.
- ^ a b c Sainez, Brianna (2024-01-26). "Who Is Nikki Exotika? '90 Day Fiance' Star Nikki's Alter Ego". In Touch Weekly. Retrieved 2024-05-15.
- ^ https://www.intomore.com/culture/you/slaying-staying-together-house-xtravaganza-quarantine/
- ^ Noyce, Eleanor (2024-01-29). "90 Day Fiancé's Nikki Exotica recalls coming out as trans to partner Justin". PinkNews. Retrieved 2024-05-15.
- ^ "Trans Pop Singer Nikki Exotika: 'Men Don't Want You Without a Penis'". www.out.com. Retrieved 2024-05-15.
- ^ a b "90 Day Fiance's Nikki Exotika Has Dropped More Than $1 Million on Plastic Surgery: Before and After Photos". In Touch Weekly. 2023-10-06. Retrieved 2024-05-15.
- ^ "Who's Still Together From 90 Day Fiance Love in Paradise? What We Know About The S4 Couples". Stylecaster. 2024-02-26. Retrieved 2024-05-15.
- ^ "'90 Day Fiancé': Justin Abruptly Breaks Up With Nikki". Entertainment Tonight. Retrieved 2024-05-15.
- ^ "Nikki Exotika - Million Dollar Barbie". open.spotify.com. Retrieved 2024-05-15.
- ^ "Nikki Exotika - Padam Padam". open.spotify.com. Retrieved 2024-05-15.
- ^ Nikki Exotika – Your Body, retrieved 2024-05-15
- ^ Nikki Exotika – Young Wild and Free, retrieved 2024-05-15
- ^ Nikki Exotika – All Lined Up, retrieved 2024-05-15
- ^ Nikki Exotika – Secret Girl, retrieved 2024-05-15
- ^ Nikki Exotika – Manwhore, retrieved 2024-05-15
- ^ Nikki Exotika – Electric Touch, retrieved 2024-05-15
- ^ "Nikki Exotika - Your Body". open.spotify.com. Retrieved 2024-05-15.