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Nicolette Louisa Palikat (born 1 November 1985) is a Malaysian American singer from
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, Sabah. She reached top 12 in the first season of
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. Nikki is known for her
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and her ability to sing in the
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.


Career

While a university student, she successfully auditioned for Malaysian Idol in
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, Sarawak, impressing the judges with her rendition of
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. She eventually progressed through to the 'Final 12' of the competition. After six weeks, Nikki was voted out on 12 September 2004 to some controversy, as she had been seen as a favourite to win by Malaysian Idol judge,
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. The following lists Nikki's ''Malaysian Idol'' performances: * Audition – Emotions – (Mariah Carey) * Workshop –
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) * Wildcard –
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) * Top 12 –
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) * Top 10 –
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) * Top 8 – Against All Odds – (
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) * Top 6 –
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) Originally planning to continue with her studies after her exit from the competition, Nikki secured a recording contract with Artistes United Records and released her debut album, ''Maharani'', in Malaysia on 28 November 2005. The title means 'Empress' in Malay. This album showcases Nikki's abilities in the whistle register, with one critic mentioning it as "whistling a la Mariah Carey." The ballad 'Pinta' marked Nikki's official debut in the music industry. Nikki's second single, Caramu in which she collaborated with fellow artiste,
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, won an award for the best vocal duo category at the Anugerah
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2006, a Malaysian music awards ceremony. Following Caramu, Nikki teamed up with fellow Malaysian and Sabahan singer, Yanie, and both featured in
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's August single release, Drama. On 28 December 2008, Nikki released her second album, ''Hawa'' featuring the singles "Relakan" and "Selamat Tinggal".


Personal life

Palikat married Malaysian music composer and producer Audi Mok in June 2009. They have one son. In 2022, she revealed that she and Mok had split back in March 2021. Palikat is Catholic.


Discography

Albums * ''Maharani'' (2005) * ''Hawa'' (2008) Singles * ''Caramu'' * ''Imaginasi'' * ''Drama'' * ''Relakan'' * ''Selamat Tinggal'' * ''Cantik'' * ''Belas-Mu'' * ''Hawa'' * ''Sudah'' (OST Derhaka Sebuah Cinta) * ''Usah Najiskan Cinta Ini'' (OST Jangan Lupa Janji) * ''Dugaan Takdir Cinta'' (with Afif Tirmizie) (OST Takdir Itu Milik Aku)


Filmography


Television series


References


External links


Nikki Palikat Official Webpage/Blog
* {{DEFAULTSORT:Palikat, Nikki 1985 births People from Sabah Kadazan-Dusun people Living people Malaysian women pop singers People from Berrien Springs, Michigan Malay-language singers Malaysian Idol participants 21st-century Malaysian women singers Malaysian Roman Catholics