Nicole Paggi
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Nicole Paggi is an American
actress best known for playing as the character Sydney on the television sitcom Hope & Faith
during its first season, as well as Sara on the television sitcom One on One
.
, and grew up in Austin, Texas. She spent the two years studying intensively in Los Angeles and New York with a view to becoming an actress.
In 2001, Paggi landed her big break when she was cast as Jenny, the outspoken best friend of Allison Lohman's character, in "Pasadena" for FOX. Following this she increased her screen exposure with the recurring role of Brittany on the popular NBC series, "Providence." That same year Paggi starred in an original telefilm, "Frozen Impact," where, coincidentally, she played the daughter to Ted McGinley's character. Additionally she has been cast in numerous guest leading roles, including "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation," "Judging Amy," "Fastlane," "Glory Days" and in the CBS pilot "Expert Witness."
Nicole Paggi played Hope's oldest child, Sydney (on ABC's TGIF hit "Hope & Faith" Season 1), a 15-year-old beauty whose hormones are at full throttle. Sydney often rebels at her mother's authority but idolises her Aunt Faith.
Paggi resides in Los Angeles, where she spends her free time traveling, cooking, reading and running.
where she played the character of Maddie Mills for the episode called "Everybody Loves Rudy."
Also in 2002 she appeared in the crime drama CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
also for the one time episode "Let the Seller Beware" where she played the character of Nicole Exmoor.
She appeared again in 2002 where she was in Providence
playing the character Britney where she appeared in the episodes "The Sound of Music," "Cloak & Dagger," "A New Beginning," "Out of Control," "Smoke and Mirrors," and "Gotcha."
In 2003, she was in the TV series Fastlane
as Zoe, and she also appeared in "Frozen Impact" as Marie Blanchard. She also appeared in Judging Amy
, where she played the character of Ms. Griffin. That same year, she became Sydney Shanowski on the ABC series Hope & Faith
and left in 2004, being replaced by Megan Fox
.
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actress best known for playing as the character Sydney on the television sitcom Hope & Faith
Hope & Faith
Hope & Faith is an American sitcom that aired for three seasons on ABC from September 26, 2003, to May 2, 2006. For its first two seasons the show was part of a revived TGIF comedy block....
during its first season, as well as Sara on the television sitcom One on One
One on One (TV series)
One on One is an American sitcom that aired on the now-defunct UPN from its September 3, 2001 premiere until May 15, 2006. The series stars Flex Alexander as a single sportscaster, who becomes a full-time dad when his ex-wife decides to accept a job out of the country and his teenage daughter...
.
Early life
Paggi was born in Travis County, TexasTravis County, Texas
As of 2009, the U.S. census estimates there were 1,026,158 people, 320,766 households, and 183,798 families residing in the county. The population density was 821 people per square mile . There were 335,881 housing units at an average density of 340 per square mile...
, and grew up in Austin, Texas. She spent the two years studying intensively in Los Angeles and New York with a view to becoming an actress.
In 2001, Paggi landed her big break when she was cast as Jenny, the outspoken best friend of Allison Lohman's character, in "Pasadena" for FOX. Following this she increased her screen exposure with the recurring role of Brittany on the popular NBC series, "Providence." That same year Paggi starred in an original telefilm, "Frozen Impact," where, coincidentally, she played the daughter to Ted McGinley's character. Additionally she has been cast in numerous guest leading roles, including "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation," "Judging Amy," "Fastlane," "Glory Days" and in the CBS pilot "Expert Witness."
Nicole Paggi played Hope's oldest child, Sydney (on ABC's TGIF hit "Hope & Faith" Season 1), a 15-year-old beauty whose hormones are at full throttle. Sydney often rebels at her mother's authority but idolises her Aunt Faith.
Paggi resides in Los Angeles, where she spends her free time traveling, cooking, reading and running.
Acting career
She first appeared in 2002 in the television series Glory DaysGlory Days (TV series)
Glory Days is an American horror/mystery-based television series broadcast from January to March 2002 on The WB Television Network...
where she played the character of Maddie Mills for the episode called "Everybody Loves Rudy."
Also in 2002 she appeared in the crime drama CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation is an American crime drama television series, which premiered on CBS on October 6, 2000. The show was created by Anthony E. Zuiker and produced by Jerry Bruckheimer...
also for the one time episode "Let the Seller Beware" where she played the character of Nicole Exmoor.
She appeared again in 2002 where she was in Providence
Providence (TV series)
Providence is an American drama series that aired on NBC starring Melina Kanakaredes. The show ran for five seasons from January 8, 1999 until December 20, 2002.-Synopsis:The show revolves around Dr...
playing the character Britney where she appeared in the episodes "The Sound of Music," "Cloak & Dagger," "A New Beginning," "Out of Control," "Smoke and Mirrors," and "Gotcha."
In 2003, she was in the TV series Fastlane
Fastlane (TV series)
Fastlane is an American action/crime drama series that was broadcast on Fox from 2002 to 2003. On August 14, 2005 G4 began rebroadcasting the complete series. After finishing its initial run on the network, Fastlane stopped airing on G4...
as Zoe, and she also appeared in "Frozen Impact" as Marie Blanchard. She also appeared in Judging Amy
Judging Amy
Judging Amy is an American television drama that was telecast from September 19, 1999, through May 3, 2005, on CBS-TV. This TV series starred Amy Brenneman and Tyne Daly...
, where she played the character of Ms. Griffin. That same year, she became Sydney Shanowski on the ABC series Hope & Faith
Hope & Faith
Hope & Faith is an American sitcom that aired for three seasons on ABC from September 26, 2003, to May 2, 2006. For its first two seasons the show was part of a revived TGIF comedy block....
and left in 2004, being replaced by Megan Fox
Megan Fox
Megan Denise Fox is an American actress and model. She began her acting career in 2001 with several minor television and film roles, and played a regular role on Hope & Faith. In 2004, she launched her film career with a role in Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen...
.