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| name = Stevie Nicholson |
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| caption = Nicholson in November 2011 |
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| birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1983|12|30}} |
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| birth_place = [[Hobart]], [[Australia]] |
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| education = [[St Kevin's College, Melbourne|St Kevin's College]] |
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*[[Deakin University]] |
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| spouse = {{marriage|[[Tanika Anderson]]|2019}} |
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'''Stevie Nicholson''' (born 30 December 1983 |
'''Stevie Nicholson''' (born 30 December 1983) is an Australian television personality and performer. He is a former member of the Australian children's musical group [[Hi-5 (Australian group)|Hi-5]] from 2007 to 2015. |
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==Early life== |
==Early life== |
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Nicholson |
Nicholson was born in [[Hobart]] and grew up in [[Melbourne]], attending [[St Kevin's College, Melbourne|St Kevin's College in Melbourne]]. Before he became a member of [[Hi-5 (Australian group)|Hi-5]], he had worked at Brainstorm Productions on a show called ''Verbal Combat''. |
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He has revealed that his childhood was marred by a serious illness, [[Meningitis|bacterial meningitis]], before he discovered acting in his teenage years.<ref name="stevieintro" /> Children's entertainment programmes such as [[Play School (Australian TV series)|Playschool]] were key to his recovery, which explains his continued passion for the industry.<ref name="superdudes" /> |
He has revealed that his childhood was marred by a serious illness, [[Meningitis|bacterial meningitis]], before he discovered acting in his teenage years.<ref name="stevieintro" /> Children's entertainment programmes such as [[Play School (Australian TV series)|Playschool]] were key to his recovery, which explains his continued passion for the industry.<ref name="superdudes" /> |
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==Career== |
==Career== |
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Nicholson joined the Australian children's musical group [[Hi-5 (Australian |
Nicholson joined the Australian children's musical group [[Hi-5 (Australian group)|Hi-5]] in June 2007 when original member [[Tim Harding (musician)|Tim Harding]] was injured in a serious motorcycle accident.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.news.com.au/entertainment/tv/harding-weighs-up-his-options/story-e6frfmyi-1111114252830| last = Connolly | first = Fiona |date=24 August 2007|title=Harding weighs up his options |newspaper= news.com.au |publisher=News Limited|accessdate= 21 February 2016}}</ref><ref name="routines">{{cite news|url=http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2007/11/new-look-hi-5-says-hi-to-sunrise.html|last=Knox |first=David |date=15 November 2007|title=New look Hi-5 says hi to ''Sunrise''|newspaper= TV Tonight|access-date= 21 February 2016}}</ref> Nicholson was hired as an understudy just a few days prior to this, and immediately took on Harding's touring responsibilities.<ref name="stevieintro"/> In November, Harding announced his permanent departure from the group after recovering from his injuries, with Nicholson taking his place as a permanent member<ref name="routines"/><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.abc.net.au/news/2007-11-12/harding-waves-farewell-to-hi-5/722512 | date = 12 November 2007 | title = Harding waves farewell to ''Hi-5'' | work = [[ABC News (Australia)|ABC News]] | publisher = [[Australian Broadcasting Corporation]] (ABC) | accessdate = 21 February 2016 }}</ref> Creator of the franchise Helena Harris stated, "it's like [he] was born to this job."<ref name="stevieintro">{{cite news|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20130410200314/http://www.stevie.com.au/stevie-articles/2007/11/11/hi5s-got-a-new-man-about-the-set/ |url=http://www.stevie.com.au/stevie-articles/2007/11/11/hi5s-got-a-new-man-about-the-set/| last=Sams |first= Christine | date= 11 November 2007 | work = The Sun Herald | publisher = Fairfax Media. stevie.com.au | archivedate = 10 April 2013 |title = ''Hi-5''{{'}}s Got a New Man About the Set | access-date= 21 February 2016}}</ref> |
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Nicholson filmed seven television seasons of ''[[Hi-5 (Australian TV series)|Hi-5]]'' and ''[[Hi-5 House]]'', before announcing in August 2015 that he would be departing the group at the end of the year |
Nicholson filmed seven television seasons of ''[[Hi-5 (Australian TV series)|Hi-5]]'' and ''[[Hi-5 House]]'', before announcing in August 2015 that he would be departing the group at the end of the year.<ref name="superdudes">{{cite news|url=http://www.straitstimes.com/lifestyle/entertainment/learning-from-kids-with-hi-5 | last = Kaur | first = Gurveen |date=7 September 2015 |title=Learning from kids with Hi-5 |newspaper=The Straits Times|publisher=SPH Digital |accessdate= 27 February 2016}}</ref> He revealed intentions to further his performing career and author a children's book entitled ''Superdudes''.<ref name="superdudes"/> Of his time with Hi-5, he stated, "it has been an absolute whirlwind journey", and expressed that he had learned more from children than he had been able to teach.<ref name="superdudes"/><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/entertainment/sydney-confidential/departing-stevie-reflects-on-whirlwind-nine-years-as-hi5-member/news-story/ebdb163ebd985817e6e5d9682095a44f|date=3 September 2015 |title=Departing Stevie reflects on 'whirlwind' nine years as Hi-5 member|newspaper=The Daily Telegraph|access-date= 24 February 2016}}</ref> His final performance was on tour with the group in December. His replacement was Lachie Dearing.<ref name="worldofdreams">{{cite news|url=http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/hi-5-head-to-perth-for-world-of-dreams-tour/story-e6freuy9-1227420042871|date=13 June 2015 |title=Hi-5 head to Perth for 'World of Dreams' tour|newspaper=The Daily Telegraph |access-date= 24 February 2016}}</ref> He returned to the group as a guest performer in December 2018 and November 2019. |
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After ''Superdudes'' was released in October 2015, Nicholson transferred the work to the stage with a tour featuring characters from the book.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.yourlifechoices.com.au/the_meeting_place/post/superdudes-created-by-stevie-nicholson-and-illustrated-by-nick-rudich|title = 'Superdudes' created by Stevie Nicholson and illustrated by Nick Rudich - Grandkids Corner}}</ref><ref>http://www.kidstylefile.com.au/2016/01/15/kidstylefile-talks-to-hi-5-mega-star-stevie-nicholson-about-superdudes/</ref> The tour experienced an overwhelmingly positive response in the Philippines in 2016.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.wazzup.ph/2016/03/stevie-nicholson-hi-5-manila-philippines-superdudes/ |title=Stevie Nicholson of Hi-5 Returns to Philippines With Superdudes {{!}} Wazzup.PH |website=www.wazzup.ph |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160331185037/http://www.wazzup.ph/2016/03/stevie-nicholson-hi-5-manila-philippines-superdudes/ |archive-date=2016-03-31}} |
After ''Superdudes'' was released in October 2015, Nicholson transferred the work to the stage with a tour featuring characters from the book.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.yourlifechoices.com.au/the_meeting_place/post/superdudes-created-by-stevie-nicholson-and-illustrated-by-nick-rudich|title = 'Superdudes' created by Stevie Nicholson and illustrated by Nick Rudich - Grandkids Corner}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.kidstylefile.com.au/2016/01/15/kidstylefile-talks-to-hi-5-mega-star-stevie-nicholson-about-superdudes/ | title=Kid Style File | Baby, Pregnancy, Fitness, Food & More | date=9 February 2024 }}</ref> The tour experienced an overwhelmingly positive response in the Philippines in 2016.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.wazzup.ph/2016/03/stevie-nicholson-hi-5-manila-philippines-superdudes/ |title=Stevie Nicholson of Hi-5 Returns to Philippines With Superdudes {{!}} Wazzup.PH |website=www.wazzup.ph |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160331185037/http://www.wazzup.ph/2016/03/stevie-nicholson-hi-5-manila-philippines-superdudes/ |archive-date=2016-03-31}}</ref> The group toured regionally across Singapore, Hong Kong and Indonesia in 2019.<ref>{{Cite web|title=The Super Santa Christmas Show {{!}} Kids in Singapore|url=https://www.timeout.com/singapore/kids/the-super-santa-christmas-show|access-date=2020-06-02|website=Time Out Singapore|date=5 November 2019 |language=en}}</ref> |
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==Personal life== |
==Personal life== |
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Nicholson married fellow former Hi-5 member Tanika Anderson in November 2019. |
Nicholson married fellow former Hi-5 member [[Tanika Anderson]] in November 2019. Anderson gave birth to their daughter, Wild Mei Nicholson, on 8 November 2022. |
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==Publications== |
==Publications== |
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| ''[[Hi-5 (Australian TV series)|Hi-5]] |
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| Himself |
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[[Category:21st-century Australian singers]] |
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[[Category:21st-century Australian male singers]] |
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[[Category:Deakin University alumni]] |
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Stevie Nicholson (born 30 December 1983) is an Australian television personality and performer. He is a former member of the Australian children's musical group Hi-5 from 2007 to 2015.
Early life
[edit]Nicholson was born in Hobart and grew up in Melbourne, attending St Kevin's College in Melbourne. Before he became a member of Hi-5, he had worked at Brainstorm Productions on a show called Verbal Combat.
He has revealed that his childhood was marred by a serious illness, bacterial meningitis, before he discovered acting in his teenage years.[1] Children's entertainment programmes such as Playschool were key to his recovery, which explains his continued passion for the industry.[2]
He has completed an Arts degree at Deakin University.
Career
[edit]Nicholson joined the Australian children's musical group Hi-5 in June 2007 when original member Tim Harding was injured in a serious motorcycle accident.[3][4] Nicholson was hired as an understudy just a few days prior to this, and immediately took on Harding's touring responsibilities.[1] In November, Harding announced his permanent departure from the group after recovering from his injuries, with Nicholson taking his place as a permanent member[4][5] Creator of the franchise Helena Harris stated, "it's like [he] was born to this job."[1]
Nicholson filmed seven television seasons of Hi-5 and Hi-5 House, before announcing in August 2015 that he would be departing the group at the end of the year.[2] He revealed intentions to further his performing career and author a children's book entitled Superdudes.[2] Of his time with Hi-5, he stated, "it has been an absolute whirlwind journey", and expressed that he had learned more from children than he had been able to teach.[2][6] His final performance was on tour with the group in December. His replacement was Lachie Dearing.[7] He returned to the group as a guest performer in December 2018 and November 2019.
After Superdudes was released in October 2015, Nicholson transferred the work to the stage with a tour featuring characters from the book.[8][9] The tour experienced an overwhelmingly positive response in the Philippines in 2016.[10] The group toured regionally across Singapore, Hong Kong and Indonesia in 2019.[11]
Personal life
[edit]Nicholson married fellow former Hi-5 member Tanika Anderson in November 2019. Anderson gave birth to their daughter, Wild Mei Nicholson, on 8 November 2022.
Publications
[edit]- Superdudes (October 2015)
Filmography
[edit]| Year | Title | Role |
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| 2013 | Hi-5 Some Kind of Wonderful | Himself |
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| 2008–11 | Hi-5 | Himself | Series 10 to 13 |
| 2013–16 | Hi-5 House | Himself | Series 1 to 3 |
References
[edit]- ^ a b c Sams, Christine (11 November 2007). "Hi-5's Got a New Man About the Set". The Sun Herald. Fairfax Media. stevie.com.au. Archived from the original on 10 April 2013. Retrieved 21 February 2016.
- ^ a b c d Kaur, Gurveen (7 September 2015). "Learning from kids with Hi-5". The Straits Times. SPH Digital. Retrieved 27 February 2016.
- ^ Connolly, Fiona (24 August 2007). "Harding weighs up his options". news.com.au. News Limited. Retrieved 21 February 2016.
- ^ a b Knox, David (15 November 2007). "New look Hi-5 says hi to Sunrise". TV Tonight. Retrieved 21 February 2016.
- ^ "Harding waves farewell to Hi-5". ABC News. Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC). 12 November 2007. Retrieved 21 February 2016.
- ^ "Departing Stevie reflects on 'whirlwind' nine years as Hi-5 member". The Daily Telegraph. 3 September 2015. Retrieved 24 February 2016.
- ^ "Hi-5 head to Perth for 'World of Dreams' tour". The Daily Telegraph. 13 June 2015. Retrieved 24 February 2016.
- ^ "'Superdudes' created by Stevie Nicholson and illustrated by Nick Rudich - Grandkids Corner".
- ^ "Kid Style File | Baby, Pregnancy, Fitness, Food & More". 9 February 2024.
- ^ "Stevie Nicholson of Hi-5 Returns to Philippines With Superdudes | Wazzup.PH". www.wazzup.ph. Archived from the original on 31 March 2016.
- ^ "The Super Santa Christmas Show | Kids in Singapore". Time Out Singapore. 5 November 2019. Retrieved 2 June 2020.