Nicola was born in 1970 in Worcestershire, England. She has a Brazilian father and a German mother. Her nationality is of course British. Nicola, studied drama, dance and singing at the Gemini Drama School for 12 years as well as dancing with the dance troop 'Scaramoosh' for two years. After being spotted by a Coca-Cola executive, Nicola was offered UK television campaigns for Coca Cola and Sprite soft drinks, both which ran for two years. Nicola has modelled for Joanna Lingerie, Ford cars, Oil of Olay, Sunkist soft drinks, Schwartzkopf hair products and Elizabeth Shaw Chocolates. Nicola has also done photo shoots for popular men's magazines including FHM (For Him Magazine) and Loaded. The impressive list doesn't end there! Nicola has also starred in a McDonalds advertisement, featured in pop videos for Soul II Soul, David Essex and Five Star and was also the international face of Pantene for two years. At the age of 23, Nicola went on holiday to Australia and stayed to do amateur theatre. She was spotted by the producer of Neighbours, who instantly offered her a contract playing Ramsey Street's Sarah Beaumont. Nicola took up the role of Sarah in 1996 and played her last episode in the popular soap on Friday, April 23, 1999. In 1998 Nicola also starred playing a role in the film "Muggers". More recently she has hosted "Animal Rescue", a show on Fox 8 (FOXTEL), which premiered on Sunday April 11 1999 at 6:30pm. Nicola also has her own company which she formed in 1997, called "Babes in Toyland". It assists soap stars find work and endorsements in Australia and the UK. Nicola now has a publishing deal with Warner Music and a recording contract with Mushroom. Her debut album "Listening in Colour" has been completed and is due for release later this year, with all the tracks written and performed by Nicola. One of her debut singles has been chosen to be the soundtrack for the new Scooby Doo film, due for release 2001. Nicola's love life has included Scott Michaelson, she is now currently engaged to Titanic star Jason Barry. Nicola has been living in Melbourne, Australia but has now moved back to Britain to concentrate on her music and broadcasting career.