Nicole Choo

Nicole Choo is a well-known social media influencer and author, best recognized for her book Nineteen. On March 27, 2018, her book ranked 7th on The Straits Times list of bestsellers. Nicole is also an active content creator with 157 videos on YouTube, where she has amassed 55.6 thousand subscribers, 162 thousand followers on Instagram, and 26.6 thousand followers on TikTok. In 2017, she was ranked among the top 15 nominees in the “YouTube Personality” category at Influence Asia.

Early Life

Nicole was born on January 29, 1999, in Singapore. Although the names of her parents have not been publicly shared, they have made appearances in her YouTube videos. She is of Korean-Chinese descent. Nicole attended St. Margaret’s Secondary School and later pursued a diploma in Early Childhood Studies at Ngee Ann Polytechnic in Singapore. While studying, she interned at childcare centers across the country.

Career

Nicole gained fame as a social media influencer, known for sharing humorous content across her Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok platforms. She launched her YouTube channel in 2014, where she posts a mix of vlogs, fashion content, beauty tutorials, and prank videos. A notable collaboration took place in 2016, when she teamed up with ShopBack for a makeup tutorial, and since then, she has worked with brands like Uber, Coca-Cola, and Resorts World Sentosa Singapore.

In 2018, Nicole released her book Nineteen through Bubbly Books. The book is a collection of poems and stories based on her life experiences. She has continued to be active on social media, sharing videos and pictures, often accompanied by her friend, Noah Yap. Nicole also runs a meme page on Instagram.

Controversies

Nicole faced significant backlash over her book Nineteen, with some critics describing it as amateurish and shallow. Influencers Dee Kosh and Hirzi Zulkifi also posted a controversial review about the book, which led to accusations of sexual harassment and cyberbullying. The video was later removed, and an apology was issued. Nicole has also been criticized for her public relationship with fellow YouTuber Ridhwan Azman. The couple openly discussed the toxic nature of their relationship, which involved emotional abuse. In 2016, rumors circulated that Nicole was pregnant with Ridhwan’s child while she was only 17. She later addressed these rumors, denying them and posting a video titled “Why I Hate the Internet.”

Personal Life

Nicole began dating popular YouTuber Ridhwan Azman in 2015. The couple ended their relationship publicly after two years, citing its toxic nature. Nicole prefers to keep her private life low-key and away from the media spotlight. Recently, she has been spending more time with Noah Yap, a Singaporean actor and singer.

Nicole Choo Net Worth

Nicole has generated significant earnings from her career as a social media influencer, receiving compensation for each sponsored post and video. She also earns revenue from her book Nineteen and brand collaborations. Her estimated net worth is approximately $1 million.

Trivia

• Nicole participated in gymnastics and rhythmic courses as part of her co-curricular activities.
• She has been featured in YouTube productions such as Team Titan and Unzippedtv.
• Influence Asia 2017, an awards show organized by Gushcloud Pvt Ltd, recognized her influence.
• Nicole held two book signing events at Bras Basah and Nex Bookstore branches in Singapore.
• In January 2018, she launched Nikki The Label, a brand specializing in false eyelashes.
• She participated in The New Paper New Face competition in 2015 but did not make the Top 40.
• Nicole also runs a meme page on Instagram (@wtflol.okbye), which has 8,680 followers.

Nicole Choo continues to be an influential figure in the digital space, balancing her career with her personal endeavors.