Julia Nickson | |
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 Nickson on the set of Around the World in 80 Days (1989) | |
| Born | |
| Other names | Julia Nickson-Soul |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1982–present |
| Spouse | |
| Children | China Soul |
Julia Nickson is a Singaporean-born American actress. She first came to the attention of audiences in the United States in the Sylvester Stallone film Rambo: First Blood Part II . She appeared in the 2004 film Ethan Mao and in the 2008 independent film Half-Life .
While attending the University of Hawaiʻi, Nickson was a model in Honolulu. There she appeared in her first play, The Winter's Tale . After acting classes, community theater, and roles on Magnum, P.I. , she appeared as the female lead in Rambo: First Blood Part II (1985). [1] [2] She appeared with Chuck Norris in Sidekicks (1992).
Her other film appearances have included roles in Glitch! (1988), China Cry (1991), K2 (1992), Double Dragon (1994), White Tiger (1996), Devil in the Flesh (1998), Ethan Mao (2004), Half-Life (2008), Dim Sum Funeral (2008), and One Kine Day (2011).
Nickson guest starred in the final episode of seaQuest 2032 as Lieutenant Commander Heiko Kimura, a role that would have been a main character had the series continued, and in two Star Trek series: The Next Generation episode "The Arsenal of Freedom" as Enterprise-D crewmember Ensign Lian T'su, and the Deep Space Nine episode "Paradise" as Cassandra, a villager who attempts to seduce Commander Benjamin Sisko. She played Catherine Sakai, Commander Jeffrey Sinclair's love-interest, in the first season of Babylon 5 .
She had a recurring role as Dr. Susan Lee on the television series Walker, Texas Ranger (reuniting her with Chuck Norris), and as Princess Aouda in the 1989 miniseries version of Around the World in 80 Days opposite Pierce Brosnan and Eric Idle. She had a supporting role in the television version of the novel Noble House, again opposite Brosnan. [3]
Nickson was married to actor/singer David Soul from 1987 to 1993. They have one daughter, China Soul, a singer/songwriter. [4]
She was a practising Scientologist, having joined the Church of Scientology in 1996. She credited the organization with helping to improve her health. [5]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Rambo: First Blood Part II | Co Bao | |
| 1987 | Tian guan ci fu | Julia | |
| 1988 | Glitch! | Michelle Wong | |
| 1988 | Chiari di luna | Yumi | |
| 1990 | China Cry | Sung Neng Yee | |
| 1991 | K2 | Cindy | |
| 1992 | Sidekicks | Noreen Chan | |
| 1993 | Amityville: A New Generation | Suki | Direct-to-video |
| 1993 | Bei mei | ||
| 1994 | Double Dragon | Satori Imada | |
| 1996 | White Tiger | Jade | |
| 1998 | Devil in the Flesh | Anna Nakashi | Direct-to-video |
| 1999 | Life Tastes Good | The Woman | |
| 2004 | Skin Trade | The Lady Ping | Short film |
| 2004 | Ethan Mao | Sarah Mao | |
| 2005 | Final Approach | Hanna Reitsch | Direct-to-video |
| 2007 | Blizhniy Boy: The Ultimate Fighter | Detective | Uncredited |
| 2008 | Half-Life | Saura Wu | |
| 2008 | Dim Sum Funeral | Elizabeth | |
| 2008 | Lost Warrior: Left Behind | Police Sergeant | Direct-to-video |
| 2011 | One Kine Day | Suzie | |
| 2016 | Beyond the Game | Police Sergeant | |
| 2016 | The Unbidden | Kat | |
| 2018 | Ready Player One | JN / Commuter | Uncredited |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982–1983 | Magnum, P.I. | Carla / Lani | 2 episodes |
| 1985 | Airwolf | Minh Van McBride | Episode: "Half-Pint" |
| 1987 | Harry's Hong Kong | Mei Ling | Television film |
| 1987 | Crime Story | Lizard Woman | Episode: "Love Hurts" |
| 1988 | Noble House | Orlanda Ramos | Television miniseries |
| 1988 | Star Trek: The Next Generation | Ensign Lian T'Su | Episode: "The Arsenal of Freedom" |
| 1989 | Around the World in 80 Days | Princess Aouda | Television miniseries |
| 1989 | Man Against the Mob: The Chinatown Murders | Kaylie | Television film |
| 1990 | The Girl Who Came Between Them | Nhung | Television film |
| 1991 | Silverfox | Shimoi Chen | Television film |
| 1992 | The Fifth Corner | 5 episodes | |
| 1993 | Kung Fu: The Legend Continues | Connie | Episode: "Illusion" |
| 1993 | Dark Justice | 2 episodes | |
| 1993 | South of Sunset | Jade | Episode: "Custody" |
| 1994 | Star Trek: Deep Space Nine | Cassandra | Episode: "Paradise" |
| 1994 | Babylon 5 | Catherine Sakai | 3 episodes |
| 1994–1995 | One West Waikiki | Laura Greystone | 2 episodes |
| 1995 | Chicago Hope | Leigh Sun | Episode: "A Coupla Stiffs" |
| 1995 | The Marshal | Lilly Chin | Episode: "Love Is Strange" |
| 1996 | SeaQuest 2032 | Lieutenant Commander Heiko Kimura | Episode: "Weapons of War" |
| 1996–1998 | Walker, Texas Ranger | Dr. Susan Lee | 3 episodes |
| 1999 | The Wild Thornberrys | Malay Wallah / Kid / Malay Woman / Wallah (voice) | 2 episodes |
| 1999 | L.A. Heat | Qiu Donnolly | Episode: "Little Saigon" |
| 1999 | The Young and the Restless | Ellen | Episode: #1.6629 |
| 1999–2001 | Nash Bridges | Mindy / Denise Minato | 2 episodes |
| 2000 | JAG | Lynne Kennedy | Episode: "JAG TV" |
| 2001 | The Wild Thornberrys: The Origin of Donnie | Villager / Forest Animal / Donnie's Mother (voice) | Television film |
| 2001 | Love Bytes | Rambo | |
| 2002 | The Division | Jasmine | Episode: "Brave New World" |
| 2002 | Power Rangers Wild Force | Mrs. Enrile | Episode: "A Father's Footsteps" |
| 2003 | Days of Our Lives | Real Estate Agent | Episode: #1.9543 |
| 2008 | Family Man | Janet Loveland | Television film |
| 2009 | Castle | Mrs. Lee | Episode: "Hedge Fund Homeboys" |
| 2010 | Seven Days | Anita | Television film |
| 2010 | Rex Is Not Your Lawyer | Judge Lauren Arvale | Episode: "Pilot" |
| 2016 | Girlfriends' Guide to Divorce | Episode: "Rule #14: No Means... No" |
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