Where is actress Nia Peeples now? Her Wiki: Ex-husband Guy Ecker, Children, Net Worth, Family, House
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• Nia Peeples is an actress and musician best known for her roles in "Walker, Texas Ranger" and "Pretty Little Liars". • She has Filipino, French, Spanish, German, Irish, English, Italian, and Native American ancestry. • She is currently working on the TV series “The Fosters” and has several films in post-production. • She has two children from her four failed marriages. • She is popular on social media platforms, with close to 200,000 followers on Instagram, over 175,000 followers on Twitter, and over 130,000 followers on Facebook.
Known for movies
General Hospital (1963) as Carla Escobar (1983-1994)
The Young and the Restless (2007-2009) as Karen Taylor / Karen Winters
Half Past Dead (2002) as 49er Six
Walker, Texas Ranger (1999-2001) as Sydney Cooke
Short Info
Date Of BirthDecember 10, 1961SpouseSam George (m. 2004), Lauro Chartrand (m. 1997–2004), Howard Hewett (m. 1989–1993), Guy Ecker (m. 1984–1986)MarkTypically signs her autograph with "Love, Joy & Peace."FactChildren are Christopher Eugene Howard Hewett (b. June 19, 1989 with ex-husband ) and Sienna Noelle Peeples Chartrand (b. November 11, 1998 with ex-husband ).
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Who is Nia Peeples?
Born Virenia Gwendolyn Peeples on the 10th December 1961, in Hollywood, California USA, she is an actress and musician, perhaps best known to the world as Syndey Cooke in the TV western series “Walker, Texas Ranger”, and most recently as Pam Fields in the TV mystery-drama series “Pretty Little Liars” (2010-2017), among other roles she has secured so far in her career.
Where is Nia Peeples Now?
Nia is still active in the entertainment industry, and is nearing her 80th role; most recently she has started working on the TV series “”, and has several films in post-production, including “The Untold Story”, and the trilogy of Dante’s Divine Comedy, “Inferno by Dante”, Purgatory by Dante”, and “Paradise by Dante”, among many other projects.
Heard a beautiful quote for all the beautiful women: All of civilization passes through the womb of the woman….Own it!"
— Nia Peeples (@nia_peeples)
Nia Peeples Wiki: Early Life, Parents, and Education
Of very mixed ancestry, Nia has Filipino, French, Spanish, German, Irish, English, Italian, and Native American ancestry. She is the daughter of Elizabeth and Robert Eugene Peeples, and grew up in West Covina, from where after the successful completion of high school, she enrolled at the UCLA, and during this time, she was Liberace’s opening act in Las Vegas during the weekends.
Career beginnings
Nia first launched her acting career in the early ‘80s, made her acting debut in the TV series “The Music Shoppe”, and the same year appeared in the television film “A Single Girl”. She then played Carla Escobar in the drama series “General Hospital” from 1983 to 1984, and also portrayed Mallory in the soap opera “Days of Our Lives”, later the same year.
Rise to Prominence
A little later she was chosen for the role of Nicole in the TV series “Fame”, and in three years appeared in over 50 episodes of the highly-acclaimed musical drama series. The role of Nicole made her popular within Hollywood circles and after her stint in the series ended she secured the lead role in the romantic drama film “North Shore” (1987), while in 1990 she portrayed Serena Cruz in the TV action-crime series “Nasty Boys”, then in 1992 she had the lead role in the romantic comedy film “I Don’t Buy Kisses Anymore” with Jason Alexander and Lainie Kazan. In 1994 she portrayed Annie in the television drama film “My Name Is Kate” and the next year appeared in all 11 episodes of the short-lived series “Courthouse”, but it wasn’t until 1999 that she secured one of her first major roles, as Sydney Cooke in the TV adventure-crime series “Walker, Texan Ranger”, with Chuck Norris in the lead role. After her stint in the show ended in 2001, Nia continued with several lead roles, such as in the film “The Riff”, then sci-fi action film “Connors’ War” in 2006, and in 2007 she was chosen for the role of Karen Taylor in the soap opera “The Young and the Restless”, featuring in more than 130 episodes of the daytime drama, which turned her into a star actress.
Continual Success
Soon after she ended her stint in “The Young and The Restless”, she secured herself another long-running role, as Pam Fields in the TV series “Pretty Little Liars”, featuring in 38 episodes from 2010 to 2017, and was pretty active in other projects, such as the lead role in the sci-fi action adventure “Battle of Los Angeles”, and then portraying Vadoma in the horror film “Werewolf: The Beast Among Us”. However, after that, she had several unsuccessful roles, but managed to bounce back in 2017 with the part of Susan in the TV series “The Fosters” (2017-2018). Also, most recently she portrayed Claudia Mnemosyne in the thriller film “Mnemosyne” (2017), and Kristen Rhodes in the romantic drama film “Mistrust” (2018).
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An Accomplished Musician
Nia is also successful as a musician; she has been involved in music since the mid- ‘80s, and her debut album “Nothin’ But trouble” came out in 1988, and peaked at No. 97 on the Billboard 200 chart. Since then, she has released two more studio albums – “Nea Peeples” in 1991, and “Songs of the Cinema” in 2007.
Nia Peeples Net Worth
Since launching her career, Nia has featured in over 75 film and TV titles, some of which benefited her wealth, although some failed to make much of a positive impact on her career. Some of the most profitable projects on which she has worked include “Pretty Little Liars”, then the film “North Shore”, and “Walker, Texas Ranger”, among others. So, have you ever wondered how rich Nia Peeples is, as of mid- 2018? According to authoritative sources, it has been estimated that Nia’s net worth is as high as $1.5 million.
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Nia Peeples Personal Life, Marriage, Children, Ex-husband Guy Ecker
Nia has been quite open when it comes to ups and downs that happened to her behind the camera. She has been married and divorced four times, firstly to Guy Ecker, from 1984 to 1986, a famous soap opera actor, best known to the world for his role in the telenovela “ Café, con aroma de mujer”. After that, she married Howard Hewett in 1989 and divorced him in 1993, then married Lauro Chartrand in 1997, but the two divorced in 2004. The same year she married Sam George, but then they divorced in 2015. In her , Nia has asked for their mobile home with an ocean view that’s valued at $875,000, and their Las Vegas condo worth $91,000.
Nia has two children from these failed marriages; one with Howard Hewett, and one with Lauro Chartrand.
Internet Popularity
Nia has become quite popular on social media platforms, especially Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook as well. Her has close to 200,000 followers, with whom she has shared pictures of herself and her friends, and also in her free time. Nia is also active on , with over 175,000 followers, and which she uses for more personal reasons, sharing her thoughts, ideas, and interests, including a picture of a sunset with a . You can find Nia on as well, on which she has over 130,000 followers.
General Info
Full NameNia PeeplesDate Of BirthDecember 10, 1961Height1.57 mProfessionActor, SingerEducationWest Covina High School, University of California, Los AngelesNationalityAmerican
Family
SpouseSam George (m. 2004), Lauro Chartrand (m. 1997–2004), Howard Hewett (m. 1989–1993), Guy Ecker (m. 1984–1986)ChildrenChristopher Hewett, Sienna Noelle Peeples ChartrandParentsRobert Peeples, Elizabeth PeeplesSiblingsCynthia Peeples, Paula Peeples
Accomplishments
NominationsNAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actress in a Daytime Drama SeriesMoviesHalf Past Dead, DeepStar Six, Lavalantula, Battle of Los Angeles, Blues Brothers 2000, Werewolf: The Beast Among Us, Alone With A Stranger, Connors' War, Citizen Jane, Tower of Terror, 23 Minutes to Sunrise, North Shore, Mr. Stitch, Monica, Dante's Inferno Animated, Terminal, Miracle Underground, In...TV ShowsFame, Nasty Boys, The Party Machine with Nia Peeples, Marker, Walker, Texas Ranger, Pretty Little Liars, Return to Lonesome Dove, Courthouse, Crisis Center
Social profile links
FacebookTwitterInstagramIMDB
Marks
#Marks / Signs1Typically signs her autograph with "Love, Joy & Peace."
Facts
#Fact1Ex-sister-in-law of .2Related to Todd Breedlove.3Trained in wushu under .4Attended and was a mentor at the 2nd annual HatcH audiovisual festival in Bozeman, Montana, in October 2005. HatcH is a film and arts festival whose mission is to provide mentorship, education, inspiration, and recognition to the next generation of creative innovators.5Mother is a flamenco dancer, father is an artist.6Mother Elizabeth Peeples is of Filipino, German and Spanish descent. Father Robert is of Italian, Scottish, Irish and Native American Heritage.7Presenter of The Spirit Horse Award for Best Picture to , for (2003), at the San Diego Film Festival 20038Children are Christopher Eugene Howard Hewett (b. June 19, 1989 with ex-husband ) and Sienna Noelle Peeples Chartrand (b. November 11, 1998 with ex-husband ).9She was once engaged to her (1982) co-star, actor .
Pictures
Movies
Actress
TitleYearStatusCharacterWalker, Texas Ranger1999-2001TV SeriesSydney CookeAlone with a Stranger2001Beth JenkinsHeroes: The Mystique, the Movies, the Men1998TV MovieSpecial Guest HostPoodle Springs1998TV MovieAngelBlues Brothers 20001998Lt. ElizondoReal Life1998TV SeriesMayaOdd Jobs1997TV MovieAssassinEarly Edition1997TV SeriesSister MaryTower of Terror1997TV MovieJill PerryCrisis Center1997TV SeriesLily GannonBloodhounds II1996TV MovieNikki CruiseTerminal1996TV MovieJanet ReardonCrazy Love1995TV SeriesMr. Stitch1995TV MovieDoctor Elizabeth EnglishCourthouse1995TV SeriesVeronica GilbertDeadlocked: Escape from Zone 141995TV MovieAllie ThompsonMarker1995TV SeriesLisaTouched by an Angel1994TV SeriesAngela EvansImproper Conduct1994BernieXXX's & OOO's1994TV MovieSasha TownesHighlander1994TV SeriesNefertiriMy Name Is Kate1994TV MovieAnnieReturn to Lonesome Dove1993TV Mini-SeriesAgostina VegaThe New WKRP in Cincinnati1993TV SeriesSierra SmithI Don't Buy Kisses Anymore1992Theresa GarabaldiNasty Boys1989-1990TV SeriesSerena CruzPerry Mason: The Case of the Silenced Singer1990TV MovieCathy ReddingNasty Boys1989TV MovieSerena CruzMatlock1989TV SeriesMorgan GerardSwimsuit1989TV MovieMaria DetneyDeepStar Six1989ScarpelliNorth Shore1987KianiFame1983-1986TV SeriesNicole Chapman / Mariana Gimblestein / GirlfriendFame1984ShortNicoleT.J. Hooker1984TV SeriesMaria DominguezHardcastle and McCormick1983TV SeriesWaitressTales of the Gold Monkey1983TV SeriesZita HenriquesA Single Light1981TV MovieDeaf GirlThe Music Shoppe1981TV SeriesDarcieDays of Our Lives1965TV SeriesMallory (1983)General Hospital1963TV SeriesCarla Escobar (1983-1994)Paradise by Dante2019post-productionSpeaker: 2nd Sphere - Mercury (voice)Purgatory by Dante2018post-productionSpeaker: Matilda and The Garden (voice)Inferno by Dante2017post-productionSpeaker: ExitMiracle Underground2017pre-production voiceThe Untold Story2017completedCatarinaMistrust2017post-productionKristen RhodesAlaska Is a Drag2016post-productionLucyPretty Little Liars2010-2017TV SeriesPam FieldsLavalantula2015TV MovieOlivia WestLap Dance2014KellyLongmire2014TV SeriesAdele ChapmanDante's Hell Animated2013ShortBeatrice (English version, voice)23 Minutes to Sunrise2012RachelDark Desire2012TV MovieMartaWerewolf: The Beast Among Us2012VideoVadomaBattle of Los Angeles2011VideoCapt. Karla SmaithCitizen Jane2009TV MovieEvelynThe Outside2009Joanne BlakeyThe Young and the Restless2007-2009TV SeriesKaren Taylor / Karen WintersArwin!2007TV MovieMs. HawkhauserAlpha Mom2006TV MovieSusanSpecial Unit2006TV MovieTaraConnors' War2006VideoAmandaHouse Broken2006TV MovieMs. HawkhauserBarbershop2005TV SeriesDet. HahannaSub Zero2005VideoKelli ParisInside Out2005/IMariaThe Division2004TV SeriesSandra PrestissAndromeda2004TV SeriesRox NavaThe Coven2004TV MovieHalf Past Dead200249er SixThe Chang Family Saves the World2002TV MoviePearl EmpressThe Riff2001Heather AndersonBruised2001ShortMichelle
Soundtrack
TitleYearStatusCharacterTwenty Feet from Stardom2013Documentary writer: "I Know How to Make You Love Me"I Don't Buy Kisses Anymore1992performer: "Sing an Italian Song", "Italian Love", "Underneath an Italian Sky", "O Sole Mio", "Funiculi, Funicula"The Cutting Edge1992performer: "Street of Dreams"Sing1989performer: "You Don't Have to Ask Me Twice"License to Drive1988performer: "TROUBLE"North Shore1987performer: "Be My Lover"Fame1984-1986TV Series performer - 38 episodes
TitleYearStatusCharacterThe Making of 'Blues Brothers 2000'1998Video documentary short special thanksHeroes: The Mystique, the Movies, the Men1998TV Movie special thanks
Self
TitleYearStatusCharacterUnsung2016TV Series documentaryHerselfThe Dr. Tess Show2014TV SeriesHerself - GuestQ N' A with Mikki and Shay2013-2014TV SeriesHerself82nd Annual Hollywood Christmas Parade2013TV MovieHerselfCelebrity Wife Swap2013TV SeriesHerselfThe Bladed Hand: The Global Impact of the Filipino Martial Arts2012DocumentaryHerselfBob Zany: Close But No Cigar2010DocumentaryHerselfBring Back... Fame2008TV Movie documentaryHerselfThe 2008 Hero Awards2008TV SpecialHerselfPulled Over2004TV SeriesHerself2003 ABC World Stunt Awards2003TV SpecialHerselfI Love the '80s2002TV Series documentaryHerselfVH-1 Where Are They Now?2002TV Series documentaryHerselfIt's a Miracle1998TV Series documentaryHerself - Co-Host (1999)The Making of 'Blues Brothers 2000'1998Video documentary shortHerselfLate Night with Conan O'Brien1997TV SeriesHerselfABC Afterschool Specials1994TV SeriesHerselfSoul Train1988-1992TV Series documentaryHerselfThe Party Machine with Nia Peeples1991TV SeriesHerself - HostMTV Video Music Awards 19901990TV SpecialHerselfRaffaella Venerdì, Sabato e Domenica... E saranno famosi1990TV SeriesHerselfTop of the Pops1987-1988TV SeriesHerself - HostVideopolis Superstar Special1988TV MovieHerselfHappy 100th Birthday, Hollywood1987TV Special documentaryHerselfAll You Can Dream1986ShortHerselfThe 27th Annual Grammy Awards1985TV SpecialHerselfThe 42nd Annual Golden Globe Awards1985TV SpecialHerself - PresenterFame1984-1985TV SeriesHerself
Archive Footage
TitleYearStatusCharacterTwenty Feet from Stardom2013DocumentaryHerself (uncredited)Fame1987TV SeriesNicole Chapman
Awards
Nominated Awards
YearAwardCeremonyNominationMovie2009Image AwardImage AwardsOutstanding Actress in a Daytime Drama SeriesThe Young and the Restless (1973)
