Nicole Leroux's desire to be a performer developed in elementary school from the French Immersion Program's creative approach to education. However, during high school, Nicole put her passion for the arts on hold and focused fully on sports. With graduation came a tough career choice: become a professional basketball player at 5'4" or be an actor.

After studying at Studio 58, travelling solo in Europe for four months, and graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre from UBC, Nicole left the continent to study acting in Oxford, England at BADA working with the Royal Shakespeare Company's finest: Sir Ben Kingsley, Jane Lapotaire, John Barton, Sir Derek Jacobi, and Allan Rickman.

Nicole then entered the professional community and in one short year after graduation received a Jessie Richardson Award for her work in the national touring French production of CLONEAGE.PA. Audiences along the west coast continued to enjoy her work in both official languages, in numerous World Premieres and in Canadian projects including this past year's productions of ROUGH MAGIC starring opposite Randy Hughson, THE COUNTRY starring opposite Gabrielle Rose, and SNOW QUEEN (a French one person show). Nicole continues to be recognized for her portrayal of Mary and Sergeant Flowerdew in The Belfry/Van. Playhouse production of MARY'S WEDDING; and playing Anna in OMNISCIENCE, which premiered in Vancouver to rave reviews and garnered Nicole a 2005 Jessie Richardson Nomination for Best Actress in a leading role.

Her film and Television work has challenged her with comedic roles in CATCH AND RELEASE (Jennifer Garner), SANTA CLAUSE 2 (Tim Allen), BOX, and GOOD TIMES: Vol. 1; to dramatic roles in JUDGMENT (opposite Mr. T) DA VINCI'S INQUEST, HOMEWRECKERS, DAFFODILS and THE CORE (Hillary Swank, Aaron Eckert). She became a triple threat when she was discovered as one of Vancouver's newest voice talents. She has played numerous guest and lead roles in anime series with Ranpha from GALAXY ANGEL as her most memorable to date.

Throughout the next year Nicole can be seen in film festivals across the continent in Ken Hegan's shockingly funny GOOD TIMES: Vol. 1.

Currently Nicole is producing her one woman show COURAGE that explores the language crisis in Canada and gives a voice to those who are stuck in the middle of our 300 year old language war.

Upcoming: This August Nicole performs in the world premiere production of ED'S GARAGE by Dan Needles at Collingwood Theatre.

Last summer Nicole moved east where she currently calls Toronto home.