Nikki Exotika

Nikki Exotika
Born (1976-01-27) January 27, 1976
OccupationsTelevision personality, actress, singer
Years active2006–present
Television90 Day Fiancé

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]

Personal life

Nikki Exotika grew up in New Jersey near the Jersey Shore, but switched schools frequently due to bullying.[2] She developed an interest in performing from a young age and has cited performers including Madonna, RuPaul, and Janet Jackson as influences. During her school years, she participated in marching band, choir, and after-school theatre club. [2]

After developing an early interest in music and performance, Exotika moved to New York City following high school, where she connected with prominent ballroom figure Octavia St. Laurent, and became involved in the city's ballroom and entertainment circles. [2] She began identifying as a transgender woman after high school and has discussed her experiences with gender identity, transition, and public perceptions of her identity in media interviews.[5] Exotika has also attracted media attention for undergoing extensive cosmetic procedures, stating that she has spent more than US$1 million on surgeries including a rhinoplasty, breast implants, and calf implants. [6]

She is a member of the House of Xtravaganza, one of the prominent ”houses” within the New York City ballroom scene, where she uses the name Nikki Xtravaganza. She was featured briefly in the 2024 documentary I'm Your Venus which explores the life and legacy of Venus Xtravaganza.

Exotika has also been outspoken about her Christian faith, and added that she doesn't follow politics, stating "I follow Jesus".[7]

90 Day Fiancé

Exotika appeared on Season 10 of TLC's 90 Day Fiancé when she went to Moldova in 2023 to meet with her boyfriend, Justin Shutencov.[8] Throughout the season they opened up about their issues, including how Exotikas 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.[9]

Filmography

Credits adapted from IMDb.

Television and film roles
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

As lead artist

Singles

Title Year Writer(s) Producer(s) Ref.
"Million Dollar Barbie" 2024 Kali J, Nicole Sanders Eddy Beethoven Nunez [10]
"Padam Padam" 2023 Ina Wroldsen, Peter Rycroft No producer credited [11]
"Your Body" 2019 Myah Marie Myah Marie [12]
"Young Wild and Free" 2016 Kali J Ryan Snow [13]
"All Lined Up" 2015 Nicole Sanders No producers credited [14]
"Secret Girl" 2012 [15]
"Manwhore" 2011 Ashley Breathe, Nicole Sanders [16]
"Electric Touch" [17]

Extended plays

Title Details
Your Body
Track listing
  1. "Your Body"
  2. "In the Night"
  3. "Do My Thang"
  4. "Hot Like That"
  5. "Sweat"

See also

References

  1. ↑ Padwal, Saylee (2023-09-14). "90 Day Fiancé Season 10 - Nikki Exotika's Age, Job, Instagram & More". ScreenRant. Retrieved 2024-05-15.
  2. 1 2 3 4 Sainez, Brianna (2024-01-26). "Who Is Nikki Exotika? '90 Day Fiance' Star Nikki's Alter Ego". In Touch Weekly. Retrieved 2024-05-15.
  3. ↑ "Slaying and Staying Together: The House of Xtravaganza During Quarantine".
  4. ↑ Noyce, Eleanor (2024-01-29). "90 Day Fiancé's Nikki Exotica recalls coming out as trans to partner Justin". PinkNews. Retrieved 2024-05-15.
  5. ↑ "Trans Pop Singer Nikki Exotika: 'Men Don't Want You Without a Penis'". www.out.com. 2017-07-03. Retrieved 2024-05-15.
  6. 1 2 "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.
  7. ↑ "Instagram".
  8. ↑ "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.
  9. ↑ "'90 Day Fiancé': Justin Abruptly Breaks Up With Nikki". Entertainment Tonight. Retrieved 2024-05-15.
  10. ↑ "Nikki Exotika - Million Dollar Barbie". open.spotify.com. Retrieved 2024-05-15.
  11. ↑ "Nikki Exotika - Padam Padam". open.spotify.com. Retrieved 2024-05-15.
  12. ↑ Nikki Exotika – Your Body, retrieved 2024-05-15
  13. ↑ Nikki Exotika – Young Wild and Free, retrieved 2024-05-15
  14. ↑ Nikki Exotika – All Lined Up, retrieved 2024-05-15
  15. ↑ Nikki Exotika – Secret Girl, retrieved 2024-05-15
  16. ↑ Nikki Exotika – Manwhore, retrieved 2024-05-15
  17. ↑ Nikki Exotika – Electric Touch, retrieved 2024-05-15
  18. ↑ "Nikki Exotika - Your Body". open.spotify.com. Retrieved 2024-05-15.
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