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{{Short description|American singer (born 1988)}}

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| origin = [[Mt. Vernon, New York]], US
| origin = [[Mt. Vernon, New York]], US
| genre = [[contemporary R&B|R&B]], pop
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| occupation = Singer, dancer, model, [[cheerleader]]
| occupation = Singer, dancer, model, [[cheerleader]]
| years_active = 2006–present
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==Early life==
==Early life==
Nitollano was born in [[Mt. Vernon, New York]]. She is the daughter of singer [[Joe Bataan]], and has a daughter. She is of [[African American people|African American]], [[Puerto Rican people|Puerto Rican]] and [[filipino people|Filipino]] ancestry.<ref name=NGP>
Nitollano was born in [[Mt. Vernon, New York]]. She is the daughter of singer [[Joe Bataan]], and has a daughter named Viola Crayola. She is of [[African American people|African American]], [[Puerto Rican people|Puerto Rican]] and [[filipino people|Filipino]] ancestry.<ref name=NGP>
[http://www.goodnewspilipinas.com/docs/entertainment_success/archived/asia_nitollano.html GNP.com] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070707021706/http://www.goodnewspilipinas.com/docs/entertainment_success/archived/asia_nitollano.html |date=July 7, 2007 }} "Fil-Am wins Pussycat Doll search." Retrieved June 14, 2007.</ref> As a teenager, Nitollano was a dancer for the [[New York Knicks]]. In 2007, she became one of the nine finalists on the [[The CW Television Network|CW]] reality television series, ''[[Pussycat Dolls Present: The Search for the Next Doll]]''. During the season finale of the show, she was chosen to become the newest member of the group by judges [[Robin Antin]], [[Ron Fair]] and [[Lil' Kim]].<ref name=NGP/> According to judge and Pussycat Doll founder Robin Antin, while Nitollano wasn't the strongest vocalist of the final three, she was the best all-round performer.<ref>''[http://realitytv.about.com/b/a/258203.htm About.com] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070427191728/http://realitytv.about.com/b/a/258203.htm |date=April 27, 2007 }}''. "Asia Wins ''The Search for the Next Doll''." Retrieved April 29, 2007.</ref>
[http://www.goodnewspilipinas.com/docs/entertainment_success/archived/asia_nitollano.html GNP.com] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070707021706/http://www.goodnewspilipinas.com/docs/entertainment_success/archived/asia_nitollano.html |date=July 7, 2007 }} "Fil-Am wins Pussycat Doll search." Retrieved June 14, 2007.</ref> As a teenager, Nitollano was a dancer for the [[New York Knicks]]. In 2007, she became one of the nine finalists on the [[The CW Television Network|CW]] reality television series, ''[[Pussycat Dolls Present: The Search for the Next Doll]]''. During the season finale of the show, she was chosen to become the newest member of the group by judges [[Robin Antin]], [[Ron Fair]] and [[Lil' Kim]].<ref name=NGP/> According to judge and Pussycat Doll founder Robin Antin, while Nitollano wasn't the strongest vocalist of the final three, she was the best all-round performer.<ref>''[http://realitytv.about.com/b/a/258203.htm About.com] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070427191728/http://realitytv.about.com/b/a/258203.htm |date=April 27, 2007 }}''. "Asia Wins ''The Search for the Next Doll''." Retrieved April 29, 2007.</ref>


==Music career==
==Music career==
Nitollano was a member of the Pussycat Dolls for a brief period of time. Nittollano was set to officially join the Dolls in 2007 after the group would finish their [[PCD World Tour|world tour]] and [[Back to Basics Tour|touring]] with [[Christina Aguilera]].<ref name=" A chat with the new Pussycat Doll">[http://ew.com/article/2007/04/26/chat-new-pussycat-doll/ A chat with the new Pussycat Doll]</ref> In July 2007, the ''[[Chicago Sun-Times]]'' reported that Nitollano, who was never contractually obligated to join the [[Pussycat Dolls]], had decided to embark on a solo career. According to Dawn Ostroff, head of the [[CW Network]], Nitollano was not fired from the group, but opted to go solo.<ref name=Reality>''[http://www.realitytvworld.com/news/pussycat-dolls-present-winner-asia-nitollano-not-joining-dolls-5556.php Reality TV World]''. "Pussycat Dolls Present' winner Asia Nitollano not joining the Dolls." July 23, 2007. Retrieved August 2, 2007.</ref> Prior to the announcement, Nitollano's position in the group had been questioned for months, since she had never performed with the group (except on the finale of the show)<!-- Nitollano did not perform at the Upfront event. She only took photos with them.--> and had been absent from the group's high-profile performances, most notably [[Live Earth (2007 concert)|Live Earth 2007]].<ref name=Reality/>
Nitollano was a member of the Pussycat Dolls for a brief period of time. Nittollano was set to officially join the Dolls in 2007 after the group would finish their [[PCD World Tour|world tour]] and [[Back to Basics Tour|touring]] with [[Christina Aguilera]].<ref name=" A chat with the new Pussycat Doll">{{cite magazine |title=A chat with the new Pussycat Doll |magazine=[[Entertainment Weekly]] |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200506042900/https://ew.com/article/2007/04/26/chat-new-pussycat-doll/ |archive-date=2020-05-06 |url-status=live |url=http://ew.com/article/2007/04/26/chat-new-pussycat-doll/}}</ref> In July 2007, the ''[[Chicago Sun-Times]]'' reported that Nitollano, who was never contractually obligated to join the [[Pussycat Dolls]], had decided to embark on a solo career. According to Dawn Ostroff, head of the [[CW Network]], Nitollano was not fired from the group, but opted to go solo.<ref name=Reality>''[http://www.realitytvworld.com/news/pussycat-dolls-present-winner-asia-nitollano-not-joining-dolls-5556.php Reality TV World]''. "Pussycat Dolls Present' winner Asia Nitollano not joining the Dolls." July 23, 2007. Retrieved August 2, 2007.</ref> Prior to the announcement, Nitollano's position in the group had been questioned for months, since she had never performed with the group (except on the finale of the show)<!-- Nitollano did not perform at the Upfront event. She only took photos with them.--> and had been absent from the group's high-profile performances, most notably [[Live Earth (2007 concert)|Live Earth 2007]].<ref name=Reality/>


Later in 2007, she appeared in advertisements for [[Sean Combs]]' clothing line Sean Jean Women's collection.
Later in 2007, she appeared in advertisements for [[Sean Combs]]' clothing line Sean Jean Women's collection.
She reportedly signed a recording deal with [[The Inc. Records]], but has not released any music. By July 2009, Nitollano had returned to the [[New York Knicks]], as a finalist in the auditions for the 2009–2010 Knicks City Dancers.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://gone-hollywood.com/2009/07/asia-nitollano-dumps-pussycat-dolls-to-become-knicks-city-dancer/asia-nitollano-the-missing-pussycat-doll/ |title=Archived copy |access-date=October 24, 2009 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100102065342/http://gone-hollywood.com/2009/07/asia-nitollano-dumps-pussycat-dolls-to-become-knicks-city-dancer/asia-nitollano-the-missing-pussycat-doll/ |archive-date=January 2, 2010 }}</ref>
She reportedly signed a recording deal with [[The Inc. Records]], but has not released any music. By July 2009, Nitollano had returned to the [[New York Knicks]], as a finalist in the auditions for the 2009–2010 Knicks City Dancers.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://gone-hollywood.com/2009/07/asia-nitollano-dumps-pussycat-dolls-to-become-knicks-city-dancer/asia-nitollano-the-missing-pussycat-doll/ |title=Asia Nitollano Dumps Pussycat Doll's to Become Knicks City Dancer Asia Nitollano trying out for Knicks City Dancers – Gone Hollywood |access-date=October 24, 2009 |url-status=usurped |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100102065342/http://gone-hollywood.com/2009/07/asia-nitollano-dumps-pussycat-dolls-to-become-knicks-city-dancer/asia-nitollano-the-missing-pussycat-doll/ |archive-date=January 2, 2010 }}</ref>

As of March 2014 her official YouTube channel bio states that she is working on her album but is unsigned.


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Latest revision as of 17:26, 21 December 2024

Asia Nitollano
Born (1988-02-14) February 14, 1988 (age 36)
OriginMt. Vernon, New York, US
Genres
Occupation(s)Singer, dancer, model, cheerleader
Years active2006–present
LabelsA&M (2007)

Asia Nitollano (born February 14, 1988) is an American singer, dancer, model and cheerleader. After winning the television series Pussycat Dolls Present: The Search for the Next Doll, Nitollano became a member of the Pussycat Dolls, only to leave a few months later to pursue a solo career.

Early life

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Nitollano was born in Mt. Vernon, New York. She is the daughter of singer Joe Bataan, and has a daughter named Viola Crayola. She is of African American, Puerto Rican and Filipino ancestry.[1] As a teenager, Nitollano was a dancer for the New York Knicks. In 2007, she became one of the nine finalists on the CW reality television series, Pussycat Dolls Present: The Search for the Next Doll. During the season finale of the show, she was chosen to become the newest member of the group by judges Robin Antin, Ron Fair and Lil' Kim.[1] According to judge and Pussycat Doll founder Robin Antin, while Nitollano wasn't the strongest vocalist of the final three, she was the best all-round performer.[2]

Music career

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Nitollano was a member of the Pussycat Dolls for a brief period of time. Nittollano was set to officially join the Dolls in 2007 after the group would finish their world tour and touring with Christina Aguilera.[3] In July 2007, the Chicago Sun-Times reported that Nitollano, who was never contractually obligated to join the Pussycat Dolls, had decided to embark on a solo career. According to Dawn Ostroff, head of the CW Network, Nitollano was not fired from the group, but opted to go solo.[4] Prior to the announcement, Nitollano's position in the group had been questioned for months, since she had never performed with the group (except on the finale of the show) and had been absent from the group's high-profile performances, most notably Live Earth 2007.[4]

Later in 2007, she appeared in advertisements for Sean Combs' clothing line Sean Jean Women's collection. She reportedly signed a recording deal with The Inc. Records, but has not released any music. By July 2009, Nitollano had returned to the New York Knicks, as a finalist in the auditions for the 2009–2010 Knicks City Dancers.[5]

References

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  1. ^ a b GNP.com Archived July 7, 2007, at the Wayback Machine "Fil-Am wins Pussycat Doll search." Retrieved June 14, 2007.
  2. ^ About.com Archived April 27, 2007, at the Wayback Machine. "Asia Wins The Search for the Next Doll." Retrieved April 29, 2007.
  3. ^ "A chat with the new Pussycat Doll". Entertainment Weekly. Archived from the original on May 6, 2020.
  4. ^ a b Reality TV World. "Pussycat Dolls Present' winner Asia Nitollano not joining the Dolls." July 23, 2007. Retrieved August 2, 2007.
  5. ^ "Asia Nitollano Dumps Pussycat Doll's to Become Knicks City Dancer Asia Nitollano trying out for Knicks City Dancers – Gone Hollywood". Archived from the original on January 2, 2010. Retrieved October 24, 2009.
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