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| image              = File:Nicole Choo profile.jpg
| image              = nicole-choo-2022.png
| birth_date        = 29 January 1999
| birth_date        = 29 January 1999
| education          = St. Margaret's Secondary School
| education          = GCE Ordinary Level
| alma mater        = Ngee Ann Polytechnic - Diploma in Early Childhood Studies
| alma mater        = St Margaret's Secondary School
|years active=2015 - present}}Nicole Choo is a Singaporean influencer and YouTube personality. As of February 2019, Nicole Choo has more than 113,000 followers on Instagram ([https://www.instagram.com/nicole.choo/?hl=en Instagram profile]) and more than 54,000 subscribers on YouTube ([https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-aMYYvAjkCw5CDN0gRZbeA YouTube channel]). In 2018, Nicole Choo authored a book titled “Nineteen”.
}}Nicole Choo (born 29 January 1999) is a Singaporean influencer and YouTube personality. In 2018, Nicole Choo authored a poetry book titled 'nineteen' which garnered mixed reviews. As of May 2022, she has more than 160,000 followers on [https://www.instagram.com/nicole.choo/?hl=en Instagram], more than 54,800 subscribers on [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-aMYYvAjkCw5CDN0gRZbeA YouTube] and 45,600 followers on [https://www.tiktok.com/@nicolealexachoo?enter_from=pc&source=h5_m TikTok].<ref>Nicole Alexa Choo. “[https://www.instagram.com/nicole.choo/ nicole.choo]”. ''Instagram.'' n.d. Accessed 1 June 2022.</ref><ref>Nicole Alexa Choo. “[https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-aMYYvAjkCw5CDN0gRZbeA Nicole Alexa Choo]”. ''YouTube''. n.d. Accessed 1 June 2022.</ref><ref>Nicole Choo. “[https://www.tiktok.com/@nicolealexachoo?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc nicolealexachoo]”. ''TikTok''. n.d. Accessed 1 June 2022.</ref>
 
 
==Background==
==Background==
In primary and secondary school, Nicole took up rhythmic gymnastics as a co-curricular activity.<ref>“50 FACTS ABOUT ME”. Nicole Alexa Choo. September 20, 2017. Accessed on 24 January 2019. ''Youtube''. Retrieved from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ao3vS6RXvkY </ref> Nicole Choo was from St. Margaret's Secondary School. After finishing her O’Levels, she furthered her studies at Ngee Ann Polytechnic where she took a diploma in Early Childhood Studies. During her time in the course, she interned at childcare centres in Singapore.<ref>“Q&A: EMBARRASSING MOMENT, HOW I GET RID OF ACNE”. Nicole Alexa Choo. July 27, 2018. Accessed on 24 January 2019. Youtube. Retrieved from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Deg4Fhkipo  </ref>
===Early life & family===
 
Nicole Choo is of Peranakan descent.<ref>Nicole Alexa Choo. “[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ao3vS6RXvkY 50 FACTS ABOUT ME]”. ''YouTube''. September 20, 2017. Accessed on 24 January 2019.</ref> In primary and secondary school, she took up rhythmic gymnastics as a co-curricular activity.<ref>Nicole Alexa Choo. “[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ao3vS6RXvkY 50 FACTS ABOUT ME]”. ''YouTube''. September 20, 2017. Accessed on 24 January 2019. </ref>
==Career highlights==
[[File:Nicole Choo and Noah Yap.jpg|thumb|''Nicole Choo and boyfriend Noah Yap at the Marina Barrage. Photo from [https://www.instagram.com/p/CXQtWSchFYd/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link Instagram].'']]
[[File:Nineteen by Nicole Choo.jpg|thumb|''Cover page of "Nineteen by Nicole Choo". Photo from Kinokuniya.''|left]]
=== Personal life ===
 
Nicole Choo is currently in a relationship with ''Ah Boys To Men'' actor, Noah Yap. The couple celebrated their one-year anniversary on 9 December 2021.<ref>Noah Yap. “[https://www.instagram.com/p/CXQtWSchFYd/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link onlynoah]”. ''Instagram''. December 9, 2021. Accessed 9 December 2021.</ref>
===Nineteen (2018)===
===Education===
On 10 March 2018, Nicole released a book titled ''nineteen by Nicole Choo'' through the publisher, Bubbly Books. The book was released in conjunction with BuySingLit, a movement meant to promote local authors.<ref>“At 19, Nicole Choo is A Published poet. So What?”. Rice Media. May 28, 2018. Accessed on 25 January 2019. Retrieved from: http://ricemedia.co/current-affairs-commentary-nicole-choo-poet-nineteen-19/ </ref> The book retails for SGD$19.90 on Bubbly Books.<ref>"nineteen by Nicole Choo". ''Bubbly Books.'' Accessed on 8 March 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.bubbly-books.com/product-page/nineteen</ref> The book consisted of a variety of poems, expressing her feelings based on her life experiences. Nicole held two book signing events at two ''Popular Bookstore'' branches - Bras Basah and Nex.<ref>“I WROTE MY FIRST BOOK & BOOK SIGNING DEETS!”. Nicole Alexa Choo. February 20, 2018. Accessed on 28 January 2019. Youtube. Retrieved from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EvIE4gu8Ux8 </ref> ''nineteen'' placed number 7 on The Straits Times list of bestsellers on 27 March 2018.<ref>"Bestsellers". ''The Straits Times.'' March 27, 2018. Accessed on 8 March 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.straitstimes.com/lifestyle/arts/bestsellers-107</ref>
Nicole Choo was a student in St. Margaret's Secondary School and subsequently, Ngee Ann Polytechnic<ref>nicole.choo. "[https://www.instagram.com/p/BEsGI7IDYN5/?hl=en all about dat school life #ngeeannpoly]". ''|nstagram''. April 27, 2016. Accessed on 19 August 2020.</ref> where she took a diploma in Early Childhood Studies. During her time in the course, she interned at childcare centres in Singapore.<ref>Nicole Alexa Choo. “[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Deg4Fhkipo Q&A: EMBARRASSING MOMENT, HOW I GET RID OF ACNE]”. ''YouTube''. July 27, 2018. Accessed on 24 January 2019.</ref> She eventually left the course after realising that it was not her passion.<ref>TEAM TITAN. "[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gW9sv26g4Io Nicole Choo on What Went Wrong on Ridhwan - Team Titan Show #4]". ''YouTube''. March 27, 2020. Accessed on 19 August 2020.</ref> In an interview with ZULA’s YouTube segment, ''Ask ZULA'', Nicole also shared that while studying, she heard a Mass Communications lecturer bad-mouthing her.<ref name=":0">ZULA. “[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k1KkoG6qSG8 Being Cyberbullied For Publishing A Book & Handling Haters Since 14: Nicole Choo | Ask ZULA | EP 19]”. ''YouTube''. January 7, 2022. Accessed 1 June 2022.</ref>
 
==Social media influencer==
 
Nicole Choo first rose in popularity in 2015 after she was featured in [[Ridhwan Azman]]’s YouTube video titled 'Ways Guys Get Rejected'.<ref>Ridhwan Azman. "[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HKAD2WhCAcg Ways Guys Get Rejected]". ''YouTube''. July 27, 2015. Accessed on 19 August 2020.</ref> As of August 2020, she operates on three main social media platforms - YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok. Apart from her main Instagram account, she also manages a meme (a video or image, typically humorous in nature) account which has over 8,000 followers at the time of writing.
The book received criticism from netizens and fellow YouTubers  alike. A writer from local entertainment publication Zyrup published a post reviewing the book. According to the writer, the book was "easily digestible" but mostly "amateur and shallow at best".<ref>Lim, Joel. "Review: I Bought and Read Nicole Choo's Book So You Don't Have To". ''ZYRUP.'' April 30, 2018. Accessed on 8 March 2019. Retrieved from: https://zyrup.sg/2018/04/30/nicole-choo-book/</ref> [[Dee Kosh (Darryl Koshy)|Dee Kosh]] responded to the release of the book through a YouTube video with Hirzi from [[Munah Hirzi]], titled “Reading Nicole Choo’s Book”. The video was later removed due to copyright issues. The Associate Editor of Rice Media spoke out against the way Dee Kosh and Hirzi commented on her book, stating that at times their commentary "... came uncomfortably close to sexual harassment and cyberbullying...".<ref>“At 19, Nicole Choo is A Published poet. So What?. Rice Media. May 28, 2018. Accessed on 25 January 2019. Retrieved from: http://ricemedia.co/current-affairs-commentary-nicole-choo-poet-nineteen-19/ </ref> After the initial video was taken down, Dee Kosh and Hirzi posted a follow up video titled “WE’RE SORRY NICOLE CHOO” ([https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hUrZHTyk8L4&t=1s YouTube video]).
===YouTube (2015 - present)===
===YouTube (2015 - Present)===
[[File:Nicole Choo mukbang.jpg|thumb|''The thumbnail for one of Nicole Choo's "mukbang" videos. Photo from [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=afP8911Jy9s YouTube].'']]
Nicole rose in popularity after she was featured in Ridhwan’s Youtube video titled “Ways Guys Get Rejected” ([https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HKAD2WhCAcg YouTube video]). On 5 February 2015 Nicole published her first video on YouTube titled "February Collective Haul" ([https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M_TtUSxg6r8 YouTube video]). Since then, she had grown her YouTube channel ([https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-aMYYvAjkCw5CDN0gRZbeA YouTube channel]) by producing lifestyle related content consisting of vlogs, trending challenges, and beauty and fashion videos. Nicole has also been featured in other YouTube productions apart from her own. In July 2017, she was casted as an influencer who had received much online hate in “Kena Trend: The Series” by Youtuber Ridhwan Azman.
Nicole Choo joined YouTube in 2014.<ref>Nicole Alexa Choo. "[https://www.youtube.com/c/NicoleChooChannel/about About]". ''YouTube''. Accessed on 19 August 2020.</ref> On 5 February 2015, she published her first video titled 'February Collective Haul'.<ref>Nicole Alexa Choo. "[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M_TtUSxg6r8 ♡ February Collective Haul ♡]". ''YouTube''. February 5, 2015. Accessed on 19 August 2020.</ref> Since then, she has grown her YouTube channel by producing lifestyle-related content consisting of vlogs,<ref>Nicole Alexa Choo. "[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hz1jj-aLFdk ♡ TOKYO JAPAN VLOG // DISNEY SEA ♡]". ''YouTube''. February 27, 2020. Accessed on 19 August 2020.</ref> trending challenges,<ref>Nicole Alexa Choo. "[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IsZAgv45QQw I went VEGAN and here's what happened]". ''YouTube''. March 15, 2020. Accessed on 19 August 2020.</ref> beauty<ref>Nicole Alexa Choo. "[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CG9ZoyUVj5M MY SCARLESS DOUBLE EYELID (STITCHING) SURGERY RECOVERY]". ''YouTube''. November 12, 2019. Accessed on 19 August 2020.</ref> and fashion videos.<ref>Nicole Alexa Choo. "[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=15xcRTshdUc DATE NIGHT/NIGHT OUT OUTFIT IDEAS // FASHION NOVA]". ''YouTube''. February 19, 2020. Accessed on 19 August 2020.</ref> As of August 2020, her most viewed video is a 2016 production called 'BOYS VS GIRLS (BESTFRIENDS)' which has garnered over a million views.<ref>Nicole Alexa Choo. "[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UAf21p8L-QY BOYS VS GIRLS (BESTFRIENDS)]". ''YouTube''. July 15, 2016. Accessed on 19 August 2020.</ref> Nicole Choo has also been featured in other YouTube productions apart from her own such as TEAM TITAN<ref>TEAM TITAN. "[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gW9sv26g4Io Nicole Choo on What Went Wrong on Ridhwan - Team Titan Show #4]". ''YouTube''. March 27, 2020. Accessed on 19 August 2020.</ref> and Unzippedtv.<ref>Unzippedtv. "[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3KQrotvQ4to After Hours S2E9: Abusive Relationships (Feat. Nicole Choo)]". ''YouTube''. March 4, 2017. Accessed on 19 August 2020.</ref>
 


As a social media influencer, Nicole Choo has collaborated with brands such as ShopBack, Uber, Coca-Cola and Resorts World Sentosa Singapore.<ref>Chan, Rachel. “Nasty break-up aired on social media may cost influencer”. The New Paper. February 8, 2017. Accessed on 28 January 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.tnp.sg/news/singapore/nasty-break-aired-social-media-may-cost-influencer </ref> In June 2016, she uploaded a video in collaboration with ShopBack titled “UPDATED EVERYDAY MAKEUP TUTORIAL” ([https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z4H1gS5jKk4&t=67s YouTube video]), depicting her daily makeup routine and featuring the products used that were obtained through ShopBack. As of March 2019, the video has close to 495,000 views and is one of her most viewed videos on YouTube.
On 19 December 2021, Nicole posted a YouTube video documenting her breast augmentation surgery journey, as well as the post-surgery recovery process.<ref name=":1">Nicole Alexa Choo. “[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bxZzV6-oaEY I FINALLY GOT MY BOOBJOB + HEALING PROCESS!!! (1ST MONTH)]”. ''YouTube''. December 19, 2021. Accessed 1 June 2022.</ref> In the video, she credited and praised Clifford Aesthetics’ Dr Timothy Shim for her smooth surgery. The clip has since gained over 32,000 views.
 
=== YouTube features ===
===Nikki The Label (2018)===
==== ZULA (7 January 2022) ====
On 12 January 2018, Nicole launched her own false eyelashes store called Nikki The Label ([https://www.instagram.com/nikkithelabel/?hl=en official Instagram page]). There were 5 different type of lashes in the debut series. Within 5 months of the official launch, two types of falsies in the collection had sold out.<ref>nikkithelabel. ''Instagram''. May 18, 2018. Accessed on 25 January 2019. Retrieved from: <nowiki>https://www.instagram.com/p/Bi4or8hHH2t/</nowiki> </ref>
[[File:Nicole Choo at Ask ZULA.png|thumb|''Nicole Choo (right) on Ask ZULA. Photo adapted from [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k1KkoG6qSG8 YouTube].'']]
Nicole Choo guested on the ''Ask ZULA'' segment of ''ZULA'', TheSmartLocal’s female-centric site.<ref name=":0" /> In an interview hosted by influencer and online personality Leah, Nicole Choo shared about her social media journey, her current and past relationships, her book titled ''Nineteen'', and her breast augmentation surgery.<ref name=":1" />
==== SHOUT (28 December 2020) ====
On the third episode of SHOUT’s online reality show, ''HOLE'', Nicole Choo engages in a blind-dating activity.<ref>SHOUT. “[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IAu738YCHG0 THE HOLE EP3 | NICOLE CHOO]”. ''YouTube''. December 28, 2020. Accessed 1 June 2022.</ref> The involved parties are unable to see each other and can only interact through a small hole.
==== The Backstage Bunch (6 November 2020) ====
Nicole Choo appeared on the sixth episode of The Backstage Bunch’s ''Just Saying'' segment, titled “Sex Languages (Feat. Nicole Choo)”.<ref>The Backstage Bunch. “[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DwaWn7UuUGI Sex Languages (Feat. Nicole Choo) - Just Saying Episode 6]”. ''YouTube''. November 6, 2020. Accessed 1 June 2022.</ref> The Backstage Bunch is a YouTube channel by digital talent and marketing agency, Gushcloud.<ref>Ong, Grace. “[https://www.marketing-interactive.com/gushcloud-eyes-podcast-ad-dollars-with-the-backstage-bunch#:~:text=Digital%20talent%20and%20marketing%20agency,YouTube%20titled%20The%20Backstage%20Bunch. Gushcloud eyes podcast ad dollars with 'The Backstage Bunch']”. ''Marketing Interactive''. September 21, 2020. Accessed 1 June 2022.</ref>
==== MOSG (30 October 2020) ====
Nicole Choo was featured on the MOSG YouTube channel, where she spoke out about her experience with online hate and cyberbullying, as well as how she has learnt to cope with it.<ref>MOSG. “[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ExWtaBuuG3s Addressing Cyberbullying with Nicole Choo]”. ''YouTube''. October 30, 2020. Accessed 1 June 2022.</ref> In the interview, the social media influencer became emotional when she shared about her book, ''Nineteen''. She had felt like all her “efforts were going down the drain” with the scrutiny and criticisms that followed.
==== JEBBEY FAMILY & TEAM TITAN (2 April 2020, 27 March 2020) ====
First appearing on the TEAM TITAN YouTube channel’s Team Titan Show podcast, Nicole shared about the controversial relationship she had shared with ''Ah Boys To Man'' actor, Ridhwan Azman<ref>TEAM TITAN. “[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gW9sv26g4Io Nicole Choo on What Went Wrong with Ridhwan - Team Titan Show #4]”. ''YouTube''. March 27, 2020. Accessed 1 June 2022.</ref>. She also went on to speak with the hosts about moving on after the breakup, as well as her book ''Nineteen''.


A month later, she appeared on Jianhao Tan’s JEBBEY FAMILY YouTube channel, where the team and Nicole surprised her ex-boyfriend, Ridhwan with her appearance.<ref>JEBBEY FAMILY. “[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8jgFJkdJwGI Meeting Nicole Choo After 5 years!]” ''YouTube''. April 2, 2020. Accessed 1 June 2022.</ref> At the time, both had not met each other in about 5 years.
===Paid partnerships===
As a social media influencer, Nicole Choo has collaborated with brands such as ShopBack, Uber, Coca-Cola and Resorts World Sentosa Singapore.<ref>Chan, Rachel. “[https://www.tnp.sg/news/singapore/nasty-break-aired-social-media-may-cost-influencer Nasty break-up aired on social media may cost influencer]”. ''The New Paper''. February 8, 2017. Accessed on 28 January 2019. </ref> In June 2016, she uploaded a video in collaboration with ShopBack titled 'UPDATED EVERYDAY MAKEUP TUTORIAL', depicting her daily makeup routine and featuring the products used that were obtained through ShopBack.<ref>Nicole Alexa Choo. "[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z4H1gS5jKk4&t=67s UPDATED EVERYDAY MAKEUP TUTORIAL]". ''YouTube''. June 3, 2016. Accessed on 19 August 2020.</ref> As of August 2020, the video has over 500,000 views and is one of her most viewed videos on YouTube.
===Influence Asia (2017)===
===Influence Asia (2017)===
Influence Asia 2017 ([https://influence-asia.com/ official website]) was a live awards event organised by Gushcloud Pte Ltd.<ref>Influence Asia. Accessed on 8 March 2019. Retrieved from: https://influence-asia.com/</ref> The show aimed to give due recognition to social media content creators in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, Korea, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam. Nicole was a Top 15 nominee under the category “Youtube Personality”.<ref>"Influence Asia 2017: TOP 15 NOMINEES". Accessed on 8 March 2019. ''Influence Asia 2017.'' Retrieved from: https://influence-asia.com/full-list-of-nominees</ref>
Influence Asia 2017 was a live awards event organised by Gushcloud Pte Ltd.<ref>Influence Asia. Accessed on 8 March 2019. Retrieved from: https://influence-asia.com/</ref> The show aimed to give due recognition to social media content creators in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, Korea, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam. Nicole Choo was a Top 15 nominee under the category “YouTube Personality”.<ref>"[https://influence-asia.com/full-list-of-nominees Influence Asia 2017: TOP 15 NOMINEES]". ''Influence Asia 2017.'' Accessed on 8 March 2019.</ref>
===The New Paper New Face (2015)===
==Nineteen (2018)==
The New Paper New Face is a modelling competition organised by The New Paper. Nicole participated in 2015 iteration of the competition. She managed to enter the second round where she had to perform a catwalk in front of the judges. However, she was not chosen as one of the Top 40 girls of the competition.<ref>''DAYRE''. June 21, 2015. Accessed on 25 January 2019. Retrieved from: https://dayre.me/nicolechoo/KrreiAQfG8</ref>
[[File:Nicole Choo 19.jpg|thumb|''The cover page of 'nineteen by Nicole Choo'.'']]
On 10 March 2018, Nicole released a book titled 'nineteen by Nicole Choo' through the publisher, Bubbly Books. The book was released in conjunction with BuySingLit, a movement meant to promote local authors.<ref>“At 19, Nicole Choo is A Published poet. So What?”. Rice Media. May 28, 2018. Accessed on 25 January 2019. Retrieved from: http://ricemedia.co/current-affairs-commentary-nicole-choo-poet-nineteen-19/ </ref> The book retails for SGD$19.90 on Bubbly Books.<ref>"nineteen by Nicole Choo". ''Bubbly Books.'' Accessed on 8 March 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.bubbly-books.com/product-page/nineteen</ref> The book consisted of a variety of poems, expressing her feelings based on her life experiences. Nicole held two book signing events at two ''Popular Bookstore'' branches - Bras Basah and Nex.<ref>“I WROTE MY FIRST BOOK & BOOK SIGNING DEETS!”. Nicole Alexa Choo. February 20, 2018. Accessed on 28 January 2019. Youtube. Retrieved from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EvIE4gu8Ux8 </ref> ''nineteen'' placed number 7 on The Straits Times list of bestsellers on 27 March 2018.<ref>"Bestsellers". ''The Straits Times.'' March 27, 2018. Accessed on 8 March 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.straitstimes.com/lifestyle/arts/bestsellers-107</ref>
===Reception===
The book received criticism from netizens and fellow YouTubers alike. A writer from local entertainment publication Zyrup published a post reviewing the book. According to the writer, the book was "easily digestible" but mostly "amateur and shallow at best".<ref>Lim, Joel. "[https://zyrup.sg/2018/04/30/nicole-choo-book/ Review: I Bought and Read Nicole Choo's Book So You Don't Have To]". ''ZYRUP.'' April 30, 2018. Accessed on 8 March 2019.</ref>
==== [[Dee Kosh (Darryl Koshy)|Dee Kosh]] & [[Hirzi Zulkiflie|Hirzi Zulkifli]]'s video ====
Dee Kosh responded to the release of the book through a YouTube video with Hirzi Zulkiflie from Munah Hirzi, titled 'Reading Nicole Choo’s Book'. The video was later removed due to copyright issues filed by Nicole Choo's publisher, Bubbly Books.<ref>TEAM TITAN. "[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gW9sv26g4Io Nicole Choo on What Went Wrong on Ridhwan - Team Titan Show #4]". ''YouTube''. March 27, 2020. Accessed on 19 August 2020.</ref> The Associate Editor of Rice Media spoke out against the way Dee Kosh and Hirzi commented on her book, stating that at times their commentary "...came uncomfortably close to sexual harassment and cyberbullying...".<ref>Wong, Julian. “[http://ricemedia.co/current-affairs-commentary-nicole-choo-poet-nineteen-19/ At 19, Nicole Choo is A Published poet. So What?]”. ''Rice Media''. May 28, 2018. Accessed on 25 January 2019. </ref> After the initial video was taken down, Dee Kosh and Hirzi posted a follow up video titled 'WE’RE SORRY NICOLE CHOO'. As of August 2020, this video has also been taken down.
[[File:Nicole Choo and her grandmother for wtflol.okbye.png|thumb|''Nicole Choo and her grandmother modelling for wtflolokbye. Photo from [https://wtflolokbye.com/collections/new-arrivals/products/wtflolokbye-reversible-hat wtflolokbye.com].'']]
==Other endeavours==
=== Krazy Kroissants (2021) - Founder ===
Nicole Choo launched her online croissant business on 17 December 2021, which was accompanied by an Instagram and website launch for this venture as well.<ref>Krazy Kroissants. “[https://www.instagram.com/p/CXlqWRXvBOY/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link krazykroissants]”. ''Instagram''. December 16, 2021. Accessed 1 June 2022.</ref><ref>Krazy Kroissants. “[https://www.instagram.com/krazykroissants/ krazykroissants]”. ''Instagram''. n.d. Accessed 1 June 2022.</ref><ref>Krazy Kroissants. “[https://krazykroissants.com/ KrazyKroissants]”. ''Krazy Kroissants''. n.d. Accessed 1 June 2022. </ref> The brand markets a 24-hour delivery service, with orders delivered within 2 hours.
=== wtflolokbye (2020) - Founder ===
On 26 September 2020, Nicole launched her merchandise line via her personal Instagram page and the brand’s website, named ''wtflolokbye''.<ref>Nicole Alexa Choo. “[https://www.instagram.com/p/CFmOeQqn7xl/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link nicole.choo]”. ''Instagram''. September 26, 2020. Accessed June 2022.</ref><ref>wtflolokbye. “[https://wtflolokbye.com/ wtflolokbye.com]” ''wtflolokbye''. n.d. Accessed 1 June 2022.</ref> Its corresponding Instagram page, ''@wtflol.okbye'' often shares relatable memes.<ref>wtflolokbye. “[https://www.instagram.com/wtflol.okbye/ wtflol.okbye]” ''Instagram''. n.d. Accessed 1 June 2022.</ref>
===Nikki The Label (2018) - Founder===
On 12 January 2018, Nicole launched a false eyelashes store called Nikki The Label. There were five different type of lashes in the debut series. Within five months of the official launch, two types of falsies in the collection had sold out.<ref>nikkithelabel. ''Instagram''. May 18, 2018. Accessed on 25 January 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.instagram.com/p/Bi4or8hHH2t/ </ref> As of August 2020, the last update on the brand's Instagram page was on 18 May 2018.<ref>nikkithelabel. ''Instagram''. May 18, 2018. Accessed on 19 August 2020. Retrieved from: https://www.instagram.com/nikkithelabel/?hl=en</ref>
===The New Paper New Face (2015) - Participant===
The New Paper New Face is a modelling competition organised by The New Paper. Nicole Choo participated in 2015 iteration of the competition. She entered the second round where she had to perform a catwalk in front of the judges. However, she was not chosen as one of the Top 40 girls of the competition.<ref>''DAYRE''. June 21, 2015. Accessed on 25 January 2019. Retrieved from: https://dayre.me/nicolechoo/KrreiAQfG8</ref>
==Newsworthy incidents==
==Newsworthy incidents==
[[File:Nicole Choo and Ridhwan.jpg|thumb|''Nicole (left) and Ridhwan (right) in a "Couple Tag" [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ViI5sYRb6I8 video] (2015) on Ridhwan's YouTube channel.'']]
===Public break up with [[Ridhwan Azman]] (2017)===
===Public break up with Ridhwan Azman (2017)===
[[File:Nicole Choo and Ridhwan.jpg|thumb|''Nicole Choo and Ridhwan Azman pictured in a "couple tag" video in 2015. Photo from [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ViI5sYRb6I8 YouTube].'']]
Nicole started dating fellow YouTuber Ridhwan Azman in 2015, shortly after she appeared as a featured guest in his video “Ways Guys Get Rejected” ([https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HKAD2WhCAcg YouTube video]). When the relationship officially ended in 2017, Nicole claimed that the relationship between her and Ridhwan had been psychologically and physically abusive. She also revealed that they were not faithful to one another. Nicole's initial allegations were made on her personal blog which has since been deleted.<ref>The Must Share News Team. “The Nicole Choo and Ridhwan Azman Break-up is 2017’s First Influencer Drama”. Must Share News. February 2, 2017. Accessed on 28 January 2019. Retrieved from: https://mustsharenews.com/influencers-break-up/</ref> The situation escalated when the two took the matter to their Instagram platforms.  
Nicole Choo started dating fellow YouTuber Ridhwan Azman in 2015, shortly after she appeared as a featured guest in his video, 'Ways Guys Get Rejected'.<ref>Ridhwan Azman. "[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HKAD2WhCAcg Ways Guys Get Rejected]". ''YouTube''. July 27, 2015. Accessed on 19 August 2020.</ref> When the relationship officially ended in 2017, Nicole Choo claimed that the relationship between her and Ridhwan had been psychologically and physically abusive. She also revealed that they were not faithful to each other. Nicole Choo's initial allegations were made on her personal blog which has since been deleted.<ref>The Must Share News Team. “[https://mustsharenews.com/influencers-break-up/ The Nicole Choo and Ridhwan Azman Break-up is 2017’s First Influencer Drama]”. ''MustShare News''. February 2, 2017. Accessed on 28 January 2019.</ref> The situation escalated when the two took the matter to their Instagram platforms.  
 
====Ridhwan Azman's response====
 
Prompted by Nicole's allegations, Ridhwan responded by expressing his disapproval of her decision to share the personal details of their relationship on a public platform. Ridhwan retaliated by elaborating on the violent acts that Nicole had inflicted onto him as well.  
Prompted by Nicole's allegations, Ridhwan responded by expressing his disapproval of her decision to share the personal details of their relationship on a public platform. Ridhwan retaliated by elaborating on the violent acts that Nicole had inflicted onto him as well.  
 
====[[Dee Kosh (Darryl Koshy)|Dee Kosh]]'s response====
 
The YouTuber Dee Kosh also responded to the issue on his Instagram live, stating that he was not supportive of the way the two were handling their break up. Deekosh's Instagram live was then re-uploaded onto YouTube by an anonymous user.<ref>true loop. "[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QeJaZsspUig Dee Kosh's Reaction to Nicole Choo's breakup :(:(:(]". ''YouTube''. February 2, 2017. Accessed on 19 August 2020.</ref> As of August 2020, the video has more than 195,000 views. The incident had professional repercussions for Nicole, where her contract with Ezbuy was reassessed and any collaborations between the two parties were temporarily suspended.<ref>Chan, Rachel. “[https://www.tnp.sg/news/singapore/nasty-break-aired-social-media-may-cost-influencer Nasty break-up aired on social media may cost influencer]”. ''The New Paper''. February 8, 2017. Accessed on 28 January 2019. </ref>
Social media influencer [[Dee Kosh (Darryl Koshy)|Dee Kosh]] responded to the issue through his Instagram live. He had stated that he was not supportive of the way the two were handling their break up. Deekosh's Instagram live was then re-uploaded onto YouTube by user true loop ([https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QeJaZsspUig YouTube video]). As of March 2019, the video had close to 189,000 views.<ref>“Dee Kosh’s Reaction to Nicole Choo’s breakup :(:(:(. True Loop. February 2, 2017. Accessed on 28 January 2019. ''Youtube''. Retrieved from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QeJaZsspUig </ref> The incident had professional repercussions for Nicole, where her contract with Ezbuy had been reassessed and any collaborations between the two parties had been temporarily suspended.<ref>Chan, Rachel. “Nasty break-up aired on social media may cost influencer”. The New Paper. February 8, 2017. Accessed on 28 January 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.tnp.sg/news/singapore/nasty-break-aired-social-media-may-cost-influencer </ref>
 
===Fake pregnancy social experiment (2016)===
===Fake pregnancy social experiment (2016)===
In 2016, Nicole allegedly declared that she was pregnant with Ridhwan’s child on her social media platforms. Many netizens expressed concern over her pregnancy, considering that she had only been 17 years old at the time. Nicole later announced that her pregnancy had been a hoax. After the incident, she uploaded a video titled “WHY I HATE THE INTERNET” where she explained that the posts on her pregnancy had been a social experiment.    
In 2016, Nicole Choo declared that she was allegedly pregnant with Ridhwan’s child. Many netizens expressed concern over her pregnancy, considering that she was only 17 years old at the time. Nicole Choo later announced that her pregnancy had been a hoax. After the incident, she uploaded a video titled 'WHY I HATE THE INTERNET' where she explained that the posts on her pregnancy had been a social experiment. The original video posted by Nicole has since been deleted. YouTuber Ziddy14HD responded to the incident with a video titled 'YOUTUBER FAKES PREGNANCY! (Nicole Choo Rant)'. This video included snippets from the original video where Nicole explains the reasoning behind the social experiment. According to Nicole, the experiment was meant to "show people how people are so drawn to negativity and drama whenever they see it online".<ref>Ziddy14HD. "[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m0ufUWmIsgs&t=326s YOUTUBER FAKES PREGNANCY! (Nicole Choo Rant)]". ''YouTube''. July 21, 2016. Accessed on 8 March 2019.</ref>
 
 
The original video posted by Nicole has since been deleted. YouTuber Ziddy14HD responded to the incident with a video titled “YOUTUBER FAKES PREGNANCY! (Nicole Choo Rant)” ([https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m0ufUWmIsgs&t=326s YouTube video]). This video included snippets from the original video where Nicole explains the reasoning behind the social experiment. According to Nicole, the experiment was meant to "show people how people are so drawn to negativity and drama whenever they see it online".<ref>Ziddy14HD. "YOUTUBER FAKES PREGNANCY! (Nicole Choo Rant)". ''YouTube''. July 21, 2016. Accessed on 8 March 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m0ufUWmIsgs&t=326s</ref>
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Nicole Choo
Nicole-choo-2022.png
Born29 January 1999
EducationGCE Ordinary Level
Alma materSt Margaret's Secondary School

Nicole Choo (born 29 January 1999) is a Singaporean influencer and YouTube personality. In 2018, Nicole Choo authored a poetry book titled 'nineteen' which garnered mixed reviews. As of May 2022, she has more than 160,000 followers on Instagram, more than 54,800 subscribers on YouTube and 45,600 followers on TikTok.[1][2][3]

Background

Early life & family

Nicole Choo is of Peranakan descent.[4] In primary and secondary school, she took up rhythmic gymnastics as a co-curricular activity.[5]

Nicole Choo and boyfriend Noah Yap at the Marina Barrage. Photo from Instagram.

Personal life

Nicole Choo is currently in a relationship with Ah Boys To Men actor, Noah Yap. The couple celebrated their one-year anniversary on 9 December 2021.[6]

Education

Nicole Choo was a student in St. Margaret's Secondary School and subsequently, Ngee Ann Polytechnic[7] where she took a diploma in Early Childhood Studies. During her time in the course, she interned at childcare centres in Singapore.[8] She eventually left the course after realising that it was not her passion.[9] In an interview with ZULA’s YouTube segment, Ask ZULA, Nicole also shared that while studying, she heard a Mass Communications lecturer bad-mouthing her.[10]

Social media influencer

Nicole Choo first rose in popularity in 2015 after she was featured in Ridhwan Azman’s YouTube video titled 'Ways Guys Get Rejected'.[11] As of August 2020, she operates on three main social media platforms - YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok. Apart from her main Instagram account, she also manages a meme (a video or image, typically humorous in nature) account which has over 8,000 followers at the time of writing.

YouTube (2015 - present)

The thumbnail for one of Nicole Choo's "mukbang" videos. Photo from YouTube.

Nicole Choo joined YouTube in 2014.[12] On 5 February 2015, she published her first video titled 'February Collective Haul'.[13] Since then, she has grown her YouTube channel by producing lifestyle-related content consisting of vlogs,[14] trending challenges,[15] beauty[16] and fashion videos.[17] As of August 2020, her most viewed video is a 2016 production called 'BOYS VS GIRLS (BESTFRIENDS)' which has garnered over a million views.[18] Nicole Choo has also been featured in other YouTube productions apart from her own such as TEAM TITAN[19] and Unzippedtv.[20]

On 19 December 2021, Nicole posted a YouTube video documenting her breast augmentation surgery journey, as well as the post-surgery recovery process.[21] In the video, she credited and praised Clifford Aesthetics’ Dr Timothy Shim for her smooth surgery. The clip has since gained over 32,000 views.

YouTube features

ZULA (7 January 2022)

Nicole Choo (right) on Ask ZULA. Photo adapted from YouTube.

Nicole Choo guested on the Ask ZULA segment of ZULA, TheSmartLocal’s female-centric site.[10] In an interview hosted by influencer and online personality Leah, Nicole Choo shared about her social media journey, her current and past relationships, her book titled Nineteen, and her breast augmentation surgery.[21]

SHOUT (28 December 2020)

On the third episode of SHOUT’s online reality show, HOLE, Nicole Choo engages in a blind-dating activity.[22] The involved parties are unable to see each other and can only interact through a small hole.

The Backstage Bunch (6 November 2020)

Nicole Choo appeared on the sixth episode of The Backstage Bunch’s Just Saying segment, titled “Sex Languages (Feat. Nicole Choo)”.[23] The Backstage Bunch is a YouTube channel by digital talent and marketing agency, Gushcloud.[24]

MOSG (30 October 2020)

Nicole Choo was featured on the MOSG YouTube channel, where she spoke out about her experience with online hate and cyberbullying, as well as how she has learnt to cope with it.[25] In the interview, the social media influencer became emotional when she shared about her book, Nineteen. She had felt like all her “efforts were going down the drain” with the scrutiny and criticisms that followed.

JEBBEY FAMILY & TEAM TITAN (2 April 2020, 27 March 2020)

First appearing on the TEAM TITAN YouTube channel’s Team Titan Show podcast, Nicole shared about the controversial relationship she had shared with Ah Boys To Man actor, Ridhwan Azman[26]. She also went on to speak with the hosts about moving on after the breakup, as well as her book Nineteen.

A month later, she appeared on Jianhao Tan’s JEBBEY FAMILY YouTube channel, where the team and Nicole surprised her ex-boyfriend, Ridhwan with her appearance.[27] At the time, both had not met each other in about 5 years.

As a social media influencer, Nicole Choo has collaborated with brands such as ShopBack, Uber, Coca-Cola and Resorts World Sentosa Singapore.[28] In June 2016, she uploaded a video in collaboration with ShopBack titled 'UPDATED EVERYDAY MAKEUP TUTORIAL', depicting her daily makeup routine and featuring the products used that were obtained through ShopBack.[29] As of August 2020, the video has over 500,000 views and is one of her most viewed videos on YouTube.

Influence Asia (2017)

Influence Asia 2017 was a live awards event organised by Gushcloud Pte Ltd.[30] The show aimed to give due recognition to social media content creators in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, Korea, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam. Nicole Choo was a Top 15 nominee under the category “YouTube Personality”.[31]

Nineteen (2018)

The cover page of 'nineteen by Nicole Choo'.

On 10 March 2018, Nicole released a book titled 'nineteen by Nicole Choo' through the publisher, Bubbly Books. The book was released in conjunction with BuySingLit, a movement meant to promote local authors.[32] The book retails for SGD$19.90 on Bubbly Books.[33] The book consisted of a variety of poems, expressing her feelings based on her life experiences. Nicole held two book signing events at two Popular Bookstore branches - Bras Basah and Nex.[34] nineteen placed number 7 on The Straits Times list of bestsellers on 27 March 2018.[35]

Reception

The book received criticism from netizens and fellow YouTubers alike. A writer from local entertainment publication Zyrup published a post reviewing the book. According to the writer, the book was "easily digestible" but mostly "amateur and shallow at best".[36]

Dee Kosh & Hirzi Zulkifli's video

Dee Kosh responded to the release of the book through a YouTube video with Hirzi Zulkiflie from Munah Hirzi, titled 'Reading Nicole Choo’s Book'. The video was later removed due to copyright issues filed by Nicole Choo's publisher, Bubbly Books.[37] The Associate Editor of Rice Media spoke out against the way Dee Kosh and Hirzi commented on her book, stating that at times their commentary "...came uncomfortably close to sexual harassment and cyberbullying...".[38] After the initial video was taken down, Dee Kosh and Hirzi posted a follow up video titled 'WE’RE SORRY NICOLE CHOO'. As of August 2020, this video has also been taken down.

Nicole Choo and her grandmother modelling for wtflolokbye. Photo from wtflolokbye.com.

Other endeavours

Krazy Kroissants (2021) - Founder

Nicole Choo launched her online croissant business on 17 December 2021, which was accompanied by an Instagram and website launch for this venture as well.[39][40][41] The brand markets a 24-hour delivery service, with orders delivered within 2 hours.

wtflolokbye (2020) - Founder

On 26 September 2020, Nicole launched her merchandise line via her personal Instagram page and the brand’s website, named wtflolokbye.[42][43] Its corresponding Instagram page, @wtflol.okbye often shares relatable memes.[44]

Nikki The Label (2018) - Founder

On 12 January 2018, Nicole launched a false eyelashes store called Nikki The Label. There were five different type of lashes in the debut series. Within five months of the official launch, two types of falsies in the collection had sold out.[45] As of August 2020, the last update on the brand's Instagram page was on 18 May 2018.[46]

The New Paper New Face (2015) - Participant

The New Paper New Face is a modelling competition organised by The New Paper. Nicole Choo participated in 2015 iteration of the competition. She entered the second round where she had to perform a catwalk in front of the judges. However, she was not chosen as one of the Top 40 girls of the competition.[47]

Newsworthy incidents

Public break up with Ridhwan Azman (2017)

Nicole Choo and Ridhwan Azman pictured in a "couple tag" video in 2015. Photo from YouTube.

Nicole Choo started dating fellow YouTuber Ridhwan Azman in 2015, shortly after she appeared as a featured guest in his video, 'Ways Guys Get Rejected'.[48] When the relationship officially ended in 2017, Nicole Choo claimed that the relationship between her and Ridhwan had been psychologically and physically abusive. She also revealed that they were not faithful to each other. Nicole Choo's initial allegations were made on her personal blog which has since been deleted.[49] The situation escalated when the two took the matter to their Instagram platforms.

Ridhwan Azman's response

Prompted by Nicole's allegations, Ridhwan responded by expressing his disapproval of her decision to share the personal details of their relationship on a public platform. Ridhwan retaliated by elaborating on the violent acts that Nicole had inflicted onto him as well.

Dee Kosh's response

The YouTuber Dee Kosh also responded to the issue on his Instagram live, stating that he was not supportive of the way the two were handling their break up. Deekosh's Instagram live was then re-uploaded onto YouTube by an anonymous user.[50] As of August 2020, the video has more than 195,000 views. The incident had professional repercussions for Nicole, where her contract with Ezbuy was reassessed and any collaborations between the two parties were temporarily suspended.[51]

Fake pregnancy social experiment (2016)

In 2016, Nicole Choo declared that she was allegedly pregnant with Ridhwan’s child. Many netizens expressed concern over her pregnancy, considering that she was only 17 years old at the time. Nicole Choo later announced that her pregnancy had been a hoax. After the incident, she uploaded a video titled 'WHY I HATE THE INTERNET' where she explained that the posts on her pregnancy had been a social experiment. The original video posted by Nicole has since been deleted. YouTuber Ziddy14HD responded to the incident with a video titled 'YOUTUBER FAKES PREGNANCY! (Nicole Choo Rant)'. This video included snippets from the original video where Nicole explains the reasoning behind the social experiment. According to Nicole, the experiment was meant to "show people how people are so drawn to negativity and drama whenever they see it online".[52]

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