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Barbara Niven Biography
Birth Name:Barbara Lee Bucholz
Birth Place:Portland, Oregon, United States
Profession Actress, Producer
Fast Facts
- Is a motivational speaker, focusing on eating disorders
- Has written two bestselling books, "Get Your Woman On" and "How Did You Do That!"
- Served three years on the National Board of Directors for the Screen Actors Guild
- Speaker on success topics such as business and marketing and acting and show business
- Quote: "Don't settle for less than wonderful in your life - and don't give up 5 minutes before the miracle!"
- Best recognized for her work on the soap operas "The Bold and the Beautiful" and "One Life to Live․"
- Has dual citizenship in the United States and Canada
Awards
- 2015Diamond Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
- 2015Platinum Award-Best Supporting Actress: winner
- 2023Award of Excellence-Actress: Leading: winner
- 2023Award of Excellence-Best Ensemble Cast: winner
- 2023Diamond Award-Best Actress: winner