Nicole Ricca (born July 20, 1981) is a "video vixen" who has appeared in numerous rap music videos, actress, and artist.[1] She was born in Jamaica and moved to Gainesville, Georgia at the age of five. Her diverse ancestry includes Black, Indian, White, French, German, and Scottish. She has appeared in many magazines and music videos. Magazine appearances include Black Men magazine, XXL, and King, among others. Rap music videos she has appeared in include Nas’ "Oochie Wally" (2001), Jagged Edge’s "Where the Party At" (2001), Sisqó’s, "Can I Live?", Ludacris' "Fatty Girl" (2001), Busta Rhymes' "What It Is" (2001)[2], and Nelly’s, "Hot In Herre" (2001). She’s also appeared in videos by Project Pat, Trick Daddy, Lady Enyce, R. Kelly, Teddy Riley, and Aerosmith, among others.[3]
She also had a small acting role in 2003's "A Miami Tale."
After graduating from Florida Atlantic University with her bachelors degree in fine arts, Ricca's modeling career took her from Paris to New York, where she worked in both television and video markets before returning to Fort Lauderdale to resume her love for creating her ideas and dreams on canvas. Today Nicole is recognized as one of Florida's most promising young art talents, surpassing the recognition she received during her modeling career.[4][citation needed]
Though spending more time on art now, more recently Ricca appeared in Mario's video "Crying out for Me" (2007). She had been reported to have been dating Mario in 2007.[5][6]
In addition to painting, Ricca specializes in belly casting for pregnant women.
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