:Stevie Nicholson
{{Short description|Australian actor and singer}}
{{Use Australian English|date=January 2014}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=September 2020}}
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| image = Stevie Nicholson, 2011.jpg
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| caption = Nicholson in November 2011
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| birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1983|12|30}}
| birth_place = Hobart, Australia
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| education = *St Kevin's College
| spouse = {{marriage|Tanika Anderson|2019}}
| children = 1
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| occupation = {{hlist|Actor|singer}}
| years_active = 2007–present
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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
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. Children's entertainment programmes such as Playschool were key to his recovery, which explains his continued passion for the industry.
He has completed an Arts degree at Deakin University.
Career
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.{{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}}{{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}} Nicholson was hired as an understudy just a few days prior to this, and immediately took on Harding's touring responsibilities. In November, Harding announced his permanent departure from the group after recovering from his injuries, with Nicholson taking his place as a permanent member{{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 | publisher = Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) | accessdate = 21 February 2016 }} Creator of the franchise Helena Harris stated, "it's like [he] was born to this job."{{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}}
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.{{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}} He revealed intentions to further his performing career and author a children's book entitled 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.{{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}} His final performance was on tour with the group in December. His replacement was Lachie Dearing.{{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}} 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.{{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}}{{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 }} The tour experienced an overwhelmingly positive response in the Philippines in 2016.{{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}} The group toured regionally across Singapore, Hong Kong and Indonesia in 2019.{{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}}
Personal life
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
- Superdudes (October 2015)
Filmography
| class="wikitable sortable"
|+ Film roles |
| scope="col" | Year
! scope="col" | Title ! scope="col" | Role |
|---|
| 2013
| Hi-5 Some Kind of Wonderful | Himself |
| class="wikitable sortable"
|+ Television roles |
| scope="col" | Year
! scope="col" | Title ! scope="col" | Role ! scope="col" class="unsortable" | Notes |
|---|
| 2008–11
| Hi-5 | Himself | Series 10 to 13 |
| 2013–16
| Himself | Series 1 to 3 |
References
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{{Hi-5 Australia}}
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Category:Australian children's musicians
Category:Australian male stage actors
Category:People educated at St Kevin's College, Melbourne
Category:21st-century Australian singers