Nicky Mondellini

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Nicoletta Edna Mondellini Hammond (b. July 6, 1966 in Milan, Italy) is a Mexican actress.

Mondellini was born to a British mother, Joan, and an Italian father, Mario. She moved to Mexico when her father was transferred by his engineering company. She has two sisters.

She was introduced to the arts of acting and dancing from early childhood by her mother, a professional choreographer. She began her acting career when she was 12 (musical Sweet Charity), and continued her career in soap operas with Televisa (Mexican TV company), classical theater plays, and movies.

She has been nominated twice for best performing actress. She is fluent in five languages (Spanish, English, Italian, French and German), she is a professional dancer, and has Bachelor's and Master's degrees in the arts.

Nicky is married to an American petroleum engineer, has three children, and lives in Houston, Texas.

Nicky in "Una Luz en el Camino".
Nicky in "Una Luz en el Camino".

[edit] Filmography

  • Contra Viento y Marea (2005) (series)
  • Corazones al Límite (2004) (series)
  • ¡Vivan los Niños! (2002) (series)
  • Ramona (2000) (series)
  • Una Luz en el Camino (1998) (series)
  • Esmeralda (1997) (series)
  • Nic Habana (1997)
  • Retrato de Familia (1995) (series)
  • Marimar (1994) (series)
  • Puerto Escondido (1992)
  • María Mercedes (1992) (series)
  • La Pícara Soñadora (1991) (series)
  • La Telaraña (1986) (series)
  • Videocosmos (1983) (series)

[edit] Academics

  • MA in acting, 1997-1998
  • Escuela de la Rivera, Mexico City
  • BA in acting, 1987-1991
  • Nucleo de Estudios Teatrales, Mexico City
  • Singing and Voice training, 1986-1988
  • School of Fine Arts, Mexico City
  • Comedy Workshop, 1985-1986
  • TELEVISA, Mexico City
  • Dance studies, 1983-1985, Studio Bernasconi; Milan
  • Classical Ballet: Dance Studies, 1980-1983, Royal Academy of Dancing; London
  • Romantic Ballet
  • Classical Ballet, Dance Studies, 1970-1980, British Imperial Society of Dancing; Mexico City
  • Classical Ballet
  • Tap
  • Modern Stage
  • International Folkloric Dances