Nicole Gale Anderson

Nicole Gale Anderson's breakout came as Heather Chandler on The CW's Beauty & the Beast, but her path to Hollywood started in Rochester, Indiana, where she was born on August 29, 1990. Her father, a U.S. Navy Commander, and her Filipino mother raised her in a military household. As a child, she won national gymnastics competitions, eventually retiring due to injuries.

At 13, she earned a scholarship to Georgia's Barbizon Modeling and Acting School, which opened doors to print ads and commercials for brands like Mary-Kate & Ashley Online Clothing and Bratz. Her television career took off with recurring roles on Disney's Jonas (as Macy Misa) and ABC Family's Make It or Break It (as Kelly Parker), followed by Ravenswood, where she played Miranda Collins. She also appeared in the Bratz Pretty 'n' Punk & Treasures campaign. With her petite 5'3" frame, slim build, and natural 34A figure, Anderson brought a distinct presence to teen dramas. She kept her real brown hair and eyes throughout her career, which spanned 22 years, from 1996 to 2018. Today, at 35, she remains a recognizable face in the industry, with a substantial following of 98k on Instagram.