Nia Peeples Height, Age, Career, and Net Worth

Nia Peeples is an American actress, singer, and dancer who has built a lasting career in television and music. Born on December 10, 1961, she became widely recognized for playing Nicole Chapman in Fame and later appeared in Walker, Texas Ranger and Pretty Little Liars. Her music career also gained attention with the hit single “Trouble.” With decades of experience in entertainment, Peeples remains known for her versatility and memorable screen roles.

Nia Peeples Quick Bio

Detail	Information
Full Name	Virenia Gwendolyn Peeples
Known As	Nia Peeples
Height	5 feet 3 inches (1.60 m)
Age	64 years old (as of November 2026)
Date of Birth	December 10, 1961
Birthplace	Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States
Nationality	American
Profession	Actress, singer, dancer, and television host
Estimated Net Worth	$2 million (a published estimate; not an independently verified financial figure)
Famous For	Playing Nicole Chapman in Fame, Sydney Cooke in Walker, Texas Ranger, and Pam Fields in Pretty Little Liars
Music Career	Known for the hit single “Trouble” and the song “Street of Dreams”
Parents	Elizabeth Joan Peeples and Robert Eugene Peeples
Siblings	Has sisters, including Cynthia and Paula Peeples
Children	Two children, a son and a daughter
Education	Attended UCLA on a music scholarship and later studied acting at Playhouse West
Marital History	Has been married four times, including to Guy Ecker, Howard Hewett, Lauro Chartrand, and Sam George
Hair Color	Dark brown
Eye Color	Not included because reliable biographical information is limited
Years Active	1981–present
Notable Television Work	Fame, Walker, Texas Ranger, The Young and the Restless, Pretty Little Liars, and The Fosters
Career Highlights	Established herself in both acting and music, earning recognition for her television performances and recording career

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A Timeline Nia Peeples

Year	Career Milestone
1961	Born on December 10 in Hollywood, California.
1981	Began appearing in television and entertainment projects.
1983–1984	Appeared in General Hospital.
1984–1987	Gained recognition as Nicole Chapman in Fame.
1987	Appeared in the surfing film North Shore.
1988	Released “Trouble,” which reached No. 1 on the US dance chart.
1989	Appeared in DeepStar Six and released music during her growing recording career.
1990s	Continued acting and hosting television programs, including The Party Machine with Nia Peeples.
1998	Joined Walker, Texas Ranger as Sydney Cooke.
2000s	Continued appearing in television and films, including Half Past Dead.
2010–2017	Played Pam Fields in Pretty Little Liars.
2013–2018	Appeared as Susan Mullen in The Fosters.
2018 onward	Discussed personal growth, public speaking, creative projects, and her children’s book The Little Apple Tree.

Nia Peeples Family

Family Member	Details
Mother	Elizabeth Joan Peeples, née Rubic; a flamenco dancer.
Father	Robert Eugene Peeples, an artist.
Sister	Cynthia Dawn Peeples.
Sister	Paula Peeples.
Son	Christopher (Chris Hayzel), from her marriage to singer Howard Hewett.
Daughter	Sienna Noelle Peeples, from her marriage to stunt performer Lauro Chartrand-Del Valle.
First Husband	Guy Ecker; married in 1984 and divorced in 1986.
Second Husband	Howard Hewett; married in 1989 and divorced in 1993.
Third Husband	Lauro Chartrand-Del Valle; married in 1997 and divorced in 2004.
Fourth Husband	Sam George; married in 2007; the marriage later ended in divorce.

Nia Peeples Awards & Nominations

Year	Award	Category	Result
2009	NAACP Image Awards	Outstanding Actress in a Daytime Drama Series	Nominated
Various	Billboard and Cashbox awards	Recognition for music and performance	Biographical sources mention honors, but detailed award years and categories are not consistently listed.

Nia Peeples Dress Collection

Dress Detail	Information
Fashion Style	Elegant red-carpet looks, classic dresses, and relaxed California-inspired outfits.
Evening Dresses	Has worn formal gowns at award ceremonies and charity events.
Signature Look	Often photographed in simple silhouettes with understated accessories.
Designer Brands	Specific recurring designer preferences have not been reliably established.
Dress Collection Value	No verified valuation is available.

Nia Peeples Social Media

Platform	Account	Details
Instagram	@niapeeples	Publicly identified as her account.
X (Twitter)	@nia_peeples	Publicly identified as her account.
Facebook	No account listed here as verified	Check for an official or linked profile before publishing.
TikTok	Not confirmed	No verified official account identified.
YouTube	Not confirmed	No verified official channel identified.