Nicole Appleby
- Actress
- Director
- Writer
Nicole Dominguez, professionally known as Nicole Appleby, is a SAG-AFTRA actor, producer, director, and writer whose work spans television, film, theatre, podcasts, and digital media.
As an actor, she has appeared in Kidding, Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty, 9-1-1, Lucifer, CSI: Vegas, S.W.A.T., Dear White People, and Quiz Lady.
Beyond acting, Nicole serves as Producer and Director at The Gottman Institute, where she leads the creative development of original podcasts and educational media featuring Dr. John and Dr. Julie Gottman. She also serves as Senior Social Media Strategist for Real Love Ready, overseeing the brand's social content and creative strategy.
Nicole is the writer of the play Honestly OK: The Semi-True Story of a Girl and Her Shoes and is the founder of Found Space Shakespeare, a community theatre initiative dedicated to making Shakespeare accessible through free public performances.
A graduate of the University of California, Irvine with a degree in Theatre Arts and a master's degree in education, Nicole is passionate about creating stories that foster curiosity, connection, and compassion - whether on screen, behind the camera, or through meaningful conversations.
As an actor, she has appeared in Kidding, Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty, 9-1-1, Lucifer, CSI: Vegas, S.W.A.T., Dear White People, and Quiz Lady.
Beyond acting, Nicole serves as Producer and Director at The Gottman Institute, where she leads the creative development of original podcasts and educational media featuring Dr. John and Dr. Julie Gottman. She also serves as Senior Social Media Strategist for Real Love Ready, overseeing the brand's social content and creative strategy.
Nicole is the writer of the play Honestly OK: The Semi-True Story of a Girl and Her Shoes and is the founder of Found Space Shakespeare, a community theatre initiative dedicated to making Shakespeare accessible through free public performances.
A graduate of the University of California, Irvine with a degree in Theatre Arts and a master's degree in education, Nicole is passionate about creating stories that foster curiosity, connection, and compassion - whether on screen, behind the camera, or through meaningful conversations.
