Marisol Nichols (born November 2, 1973) is an American actress known for her role in the sixth season of 24 as Special Agent Nadia Yassir. She is also known for her portrayal of Audrey Griswold in Vegas Vacation and for being the spokesperson for Bally Total Fitness.

[edit] Life and career

Nichols was born in Rogers Park,^[1] Illinois, to a father of Romanian and Hungarian descent and a Texan mother of Spanish-Mexican ancestry.^[2] She was raised in Chicago, Illinois. She is the oldest of three siblings, having two younger brothers. A rebellious teenager, Nichols stated in an interview with AskMen.com, "I remember being 17 and looking around at some of the people that I was hanging out with, and I had this realization that if I didn’t knock this off now it would become my life", and replaced her rebellious behavior with more productive activities like acting.^[3]

Nichols, a Scientologist, is an active advocate of Criminon and the Citizens Commission on Human Rights. She became a member of Church of Scientology when she was introduced to it by her chiropractor.^[2] She currently resides in Los Angeles, California.^[4]

Marisol married Taron Lexton on April 13, 2008. They welcomed their first child Rain India Lexton, born September 30, 2008.^[5]

[edit] Filmography

• The Storm (TV miniseries) (2009)
• Life (TV series) (2008)
• Felon (2008)
• Delta Farce (2007)
• 24 (2007) (TV)...Nadia Yassir
• In Justice (2006) (TV)....Sonya Quintano
• Big Momma's House 2 (2006)...Liliana Morales
• Blind Justice (2005) (TV)...Karen Bettancourt
• Homeland Security (2004/I) (TV)
• The Road Home (2003)...Stephanie
• Charmed (2003) (TV)...Bianca
• Nip/Tuck (2003)...Antonia Ramos
• Friends (2003)...Olivia
• Cold Case (2003-2004)...Elisa
• Alias (2002) (TV)...Rebecca Martinez
• Laud Weiner (2001)
• The Princess and the Marine (2001) (TV)
• Resurrection Blvd (2000) (TV Series)
• The Princess and the Barrio Boy (2000) (TV)...Sirena
• Bowfinger (1999)
• The Sex Monster (1999)
• Jane Austen's Mafia! (1998)
• Can't Hardly Wait (1998)
• Scream 2 (1997)
• Vegas Vacation (1997)
• Friends 'Til the End (1997) (TV)
• Due South (1996) (TV)
• My Guys (1996) (TV Series)

[edit] References

[edit] External links

Scientology portal

• Official website
• Marisol Nichols at the Internet Movie Database
• Marisol Nichols at TV.com
• Marisol Nichols interview