Nikki Palikat

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Nikki Palikat
Born
Nicolette Louisa Palikat

(1985-11-01) 1 November 1985 (age 39)
NationalityMalaysian American
Occupations
  • Singer
  • actor
Spouse
Audi Mok
(m. 2009;div. 2021)
Children1
Musical career
Origin Tambunan, Sabah, Malaysia
Genres
Years active2004–present
LabelsArtistes United Records
Website nikkimusic.com.my [ dead link ]

Nicolette Louisa "Nikki" Palikat (born 1 November 1985) is a Malaysian American singer from Tambunan, Sabah. She reached top 12 in the first season of Malaysian Idol. Nikki is known for her vocal belting and her ability to sing in the whistle register.

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Career

While a university student, she successfully auditioned for Malaysian Idol in Kuching, Sarawak, impressing the judges with her rendition of Mariah Carey's Emotions. She eventually progressed through to the 'Final 12' of the competition. After six weeks, Nikki was voted out on 12 September 2004 to some controversy, as she had been seen as a favourite to win by Malaysian Idol judge, Paul Moss.

The following lists Nikki's Malaysian Idol performances:

Originally planning to continue with her studies after her exit from the competition, Nikki secured a recording contract with Artistes United Records and released her debut album, Maharani, in Malaysia on 28 November 2005. The title means 'Empress' in Malay. This album showcases Nikki's abilities in the whistle register, with one critic mentioning it as "whistling a la Mariah Carey." [1] The ballad 'Pinta' marked Nikki's official debut in the music industry.

Nikki's second single, Caramu in which she collaborated with fellow artiste, Zahid, won an award for the best vocal duo category at the Anugerah Era 2006, a Malaysian music awards ceremony. [2]

Following Caramu, Nikki teamed up with fellow Malaysian and Sabahan singer, Yanie, and both featured in Ning Baizura's August single release, Drama.

On 28 December 2008, Nikki released her second album, Hawa featuring the singles "Relakan" and "Selamat Tinggal".

Personal life

Palikat married Malaysian music composer and producer Audi Mok in June 2009. They have one son. In 2022, she revealed that she and Mok had split back in March 2021. [3]

Palikat is Catholic. [4]

Discography

Albums

Singles

Filmography

Television series

YearTitleRoleTV channel
2017Dendam AuroraLaura Astro Prima
2018Selamat Malam Tan SriPuspa TV2

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References

  1. http://www.nikkimusic.com.my/press_article4.html Archived 4 January 2007 at the Wayback Machine MAHARANI CUKUP SELESA. Retrieved 2 November 2006
  2. http://www.era.fm/oap/06/AE06/buletin.asp ANUGERAH ERA 2006. Retrieved 2 November 2006
  3. "Tiada keserasian punca Nikki, Audi Mok bercerai". kosmo.com.my. 27 June 2022. Retrieved 27 October 2022.
  4. Tan Gim Ean (26 April 2019). "Nikki Palikat on her most demanding role to date in 'Euphrasia — The Musical'". Options, The Edge via optionstheedge.com. A staunch Roman Catholic herself, she turns to prayer and religious books for guidance on how to fill Euphrasia's big shoes and stay true to the unconventional character.