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Nichole Sakura Biography

Birth Name:Nichole O'Connor

Birth Place:San Francisco, California, United States

Profession Actress, Soundtrack

Fast Facts

  • Winner of the Best Newcomer Actor Award at the 2012 Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival
  • Possesses the ability to speak Japanese
  • Graduated from the University of Southern California
  • Has trained at the Upright Citizen's Brigade and the Groundlings Theatre
  • Started out working in local theater productions at the age of eight
  • Quote: "(On the secret to success) "Determination and tenacity․ So many people give up before they have a chance to go anywhere․""
  • Well known for her role in the series "Superstore" and "Shameless․"

Awards

  • 2012Special Jury Prize-Best Newcomer: winner
  • 2013Festival Prize-Best Micro-Budget Feature: winner