About Nikki Sanderson
Name:Nikki Sanderson was born 28th March 1984 in Blackpool Lancashire.
Age: 22
Other: Nikki went to Tottington High School and trained at the Carol Godby Theatre Workshop in Bury.
Star sign: Aries
Hometown: Bury, U.K
Education: Affetside Primary, Bury, Tottington High School & Carol Godby Theatre Workshop
Likes: Diet Coke, Pizza and Horror films
Most Valued Possessions: Her Mini Disc Player and her mum Judy!
Favourite Music: RnB, Destiny's Child and Craig David
Career: (1999) Children's Ward (CITV)
Nikki has appeared in the children's drama Children's Ward.
Nikki is an English actress who is or was best known for for playing Candice Stowe in the television soap opera Coronation Street.
(1999-2005) Coronation Street as Candice Stowe (ITV)
Nikki joined Coronation Street in 1999 and left in the Autumn 2005.
(2001) Saturday Night Fever 'Steps Special' (CH5)
(2002) Celebrity Stars In Their Eyes -WINNER!!! (ITV)
Recently Nikki has made several television appearances singing, most notably on ITV's Celbrity Stars in Their Eyes, where her impression of LeAnn Rimes, singing the smash hit theme from the film Coyote Ugly, 'Can't Fight The Moonlight' earned her the winner's spot.
In 2006, Nikki appeared in a guest role in the BBC television series New Street Law alongside other notable Coronation Street alumni Chris Gascoyne and Cris Bisson.
A naturally gifted vocalist, Nikki loves to show this side of her character off: jumping up to sing at every opportunity, Nikki is a self confessed karaoke addict.
Nikki recently appeared on the XFactor: Battle Of The Stars in the solo 16-24 category, mentored by Sharon Osbourne where she was eliminated 5th.
At the time Nikki was suffering from tonsillitis and was straining her voice to sing.
Despite the exit from the show Nikki hopes to prehaps one day pursue a music career.
Nikki has appeared in several British men's magazines in lingerie and other provocative outfits.
In June 2006 Nikki made the cover of British men's magazine FHM and was the headlining feature of the issue, combining a photo shoot and exclusive interview with one of the magazine's journalists.
In May 2006 Nikki played for the England women's team in the Celebrity World Cup Soccer Six tournament. Nikki stout performance helped her team to the final, although they eventually lost.
Nikki has also worked as a television presenter on CD:UK.
British newspaper The Daily Express stated that Nikki was in the running to replace Billie Piper as the Doctor's companion in Doctor Who, however Freema Agyeman was chosen for the role.
Personal Life
Nikki previously dated her Coronation Street co-star Danny Young. It must be kept in mind that there has beenno report on the termination of relationship between Nikki and Danny.
