Nicole Scherzinger, born on June 29, 1978, is a American-Filipino singer, songwriter, performer, actor, and television personality. She was a member of the R&B-pop group and dance ensemble The Pussycat Dolls from 2003–2010. With only two albums and over 55 million records sold worldwide, The Pussycat Dolls became one of the world's most successful female groups. Born in Honolulu, Hawaii and raised in Kentucky's Louisville, Scherzinger began acting at 14 and studied musical theatre at Wright State University. In pursuit of a career in music, Scherzinger dropped out of college and toured with t