Nicole Fiscella | |
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.jpg) Fiscella in 2009 | |
| Born | (1979-09-15)September 15, 1979 (age 45) Rochester, New York, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, former model |
| Years active | 2005–present |
| Children | 3 |
Nicole Fiscella (born September 15, 1979) is an American actress and model,[1] best known for her role as Isabel Coates onThe CW's teen drama television seriesGossip Girl.[2]
Nicole Fiscella was born on September 15, 1979, either at theLenox Hill Hospital inLenox Hill, Manhattan or inRochester, New York. She is ofIndian andSt Lucian ancestry. Her parents are physicians and she has a younger brother, Chaz.[3] She grew up in Rochester.[4] Fiscella was in the All-State Jazz Choir with director and political activist, Jim Augustine. Fiscella graduated fromTufts University with aBachelor of Arts inAnthropology.[3] She also has a Master's degree in Human Nutrition from theUniversity of Bridgeport and is a certifiednutritionist.[3] When asked why she wanted to study Nutrition, byThe New York Observer, Fiscella replied "Both of my parents are doctors, so we were always the health-nut family. I think I always wanted to do something in the medical field a little bit, but not as far as being a doctor, so this is a good median".
In 2005, Fiscella started her modeling career under New York Model Management. She has appeared in numerous fashion magazines, includingElle,Essence andCosmopolitan, and featured in campaigns forJ.Crew,Pantene,Banana Republic andGAP Body. She modeled for theBobbi Brown Cosmetics' makeup manual.
Fiscella starred in seasons one, two and four in the role of Isabel Coates, a loyal friend ofBlair Waldorf (played byLeighton Meester) inThe CW's teen drama seriesGossip Girl (2007–2011).[1] The series revolved around the lives of privileged upper-class adolescents living inManhattan'sUpper East Side. She also starred as the Lead Girl inLL Cool J's music video for the song "Baby".
As of May 2020, Fiscella works as a certified nutritionist, and is also an active blogger and a lifestyleinfluencer on all things natural and nutrition.[1] She runs "Global Go to Girl" blog, which includes healthy recipes and travel recommendations.[5]
Fiscella lives in Colorado with her husband and three children.[3]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2007–2011 | Gossip Girl | Isabel Coates | 29 episodes |
| 2010 | Luxury Unveiled | Herself | Episode: "Tiffany & Co." |
| Year | Title | Artist | Role |
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| 2008 | "Baby" | LL Cool J | Lead Girl |
