Nia Peeples, also known as Virenia Gwendolyn Peeples, is a renowned American singer and actress. She gained fame for her roles as Nicole Chapman in the series ‘Fame’ and Pam Fields in the drama ‘Pretty Little Liars’. Additionally, she has made notable appearances in shows like ‘Walker, Texas Ranger’ and ‘The Young and the Restless’. Peeples has also showcased her talent on the big screen, starring in movies such as ‘North Shore’ and ‘Blues Brothers 2000’. Apart from her acting career, she has released several albums as a singer. Known for her active presence on social media, Peeples is admired not only for her talent but also for her genuine personality.
Quick Facts
- Also Known As: Virenia Peeples
- Age: 62 Years, 62 Year Old Females
- Family:
- Spouse/Ex-: Guy Ecker, Howard Hewett, Lauro Chartrand and Sam George (ex-husbands)
- Father: Robert Eugene Peeples
- Mother: Elizabeth Joan
- Siblings: Paula and Cynthia (sisters)
- Children: Christopher Hewett, Sienna Noelle Peeples Chartrand
- Born Country: United States
- Occupation: Actresses, Dance Singers
- Ancestry: Filipino American, British American, Irish American
- U.S. State: California
- City: Los Angeles
- Education: University Of California, Los Angeles
Career in Music
Nia Peeples began her music career as a member of the performance group called The Young Americans. In 1988, she released her first album titled ‘Nothin’ But Trouble’, which included the single ‘Trouble’ that reached No. 35 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. She followed this up with another album titled ‘Nia Peeples’, which featured the hit song ‘Street Of Dreams’. In 2007, she released her album ‘Songs of the Cinema’.
Acting Career
Nia Peeples made her acting debut in the 1981 TV movie ‘A Single Light’, where she portrayed a deaf girl. She then appeared in the drama series ‘General Hospital’ in 1983. That same year, she was cast as Nicole Chapman in the series ‘Fame’. She also starred in the film ‘North Shore’. In 1989, she appeared in the film ‘DeepStar Six’ and the TV movie ‘Nasty Boys’. Four years later, she acted in the miniseries ‘Return to Lonesome Dove’. She played Dr. Elizabeth English in the TV film ‘Mr. Stitch’ in 1995. Peeples went on to appear in TV movies such as ‘Odd Jobs’ and ‘Tower of Terror’, and played the role of Sydney Cooke in the drama series ‘Walker, Texas Ranger’. In 2002, she appeared in the film ‘Half Past Dead’ and guest-starred in the dramas ‘Andromeda’ and ‘The Division’ in 2004. In 2006, she played Susan in the TV movie ‘Alpha Mom’ and joined the cast of ‘The Young and the Restless’ in 2007. From 2010 to 2017, she appeared on the hit series ‘Pretty Little Liars’ as Pam Fields. Throughout her career, Peeples has also appeared in numerous other TV films.
Personal Life
Nia Peeples was born on December 10, 1961, in Hollywood, California, USA. She is the daughter of Elizabeth Joan and Robert Eugene Peeples and has two sisters named Paula and Cynthia. She attended West Covina High School and later went on to study at UCLA.
In terms of her personal life, Peeples has been married four times. Her first marriage was to actor Guy Ecker, which ended in divorce. She then married singer-songwriter Howard Hewett, but that marriage also ended in divorce. Her third and fourth marriages were to Lauro Chartrand and Sam George respectively, both of which ended in divorce as well. Peeples is currently single and has two children, a son named Christopher and a daughter named Sienna.