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Natalie Raitano

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Natalie Raitano
Blake Calhoun and Natalie Raitano at the Streamy Awards in March 2009
Born (1966-10-03) October 3, 1966 (age 58)
NationalityAmerican
OccupationActress
Years active1998–2012

Natalie Raitano (born October 3, 1966) is a former American actress and current fitness professional, fitness expert, strength training coach.

Biography

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Raitano was born in Charleroi, Pennsylvania, on October 3, 1966, and is of Italian descent. She is a 1984 graduate of Monongahela Valley Catholic High School, in Monongahela, Pennsylvania, and also studied ballet.

She was active working with Special Olympics; her mother was also an active contributor in efforts to co-ordinate volunteers. She is best known for portraying the role of Nikki Franco on the syndicated action series V.I.P. In 1999, Natalie appeared on the MTV hit show Loveline along with co-stars (Pamela Anderson and Molly Culver) from the television series. They gave advice to the audience and answered calls.

Prior to V.I.P., Raitano was an aerobics instructor[1] and was the host of the ESPN2 show Hip Hop Body Shop. She was also a member of a singing musical group called Breeze.

In 2006, she hosted a podcast, Famous Shit Stories. In late 2006, she starred in Killing Down which was written and directed by Blake Calhoun. Natalie was also well known for her role as "Nate" in the hit NBC television series Pink.

Raitano moved back to Charleroi, Pennsylvania in 2020 to be closer to her family. In 2023, she opened and managed SUPERBODIES by Nat in nearby Rostraver, Pennsylvania.[1]

Filmography

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Film and television
Year Title Role Notes
1998–2002 V.I.P. Nikki Franco 88 episodes
2000 Martial Law Ivana Bock 4 episodes
2004 Slammed Luscious Lola
2005 One More Round Madeleine
2005 Ganked Lasandra Barry Video
2006 Killing Down Angela
2006 Truth Be Told Jennifer Reeves Short film
2007 Hip Hop Harry Miss Janet Episode: "Make Your Dreams Come True"
2007 Polly and Marie Faith Carter TV movie
2007 The Benvenuti Family Angelina Benvenuti TV series
2007–2008 Pink Nate 14 episodes
2008 Jada Brenda
2009 The Killing of Wendy Pat
2009 The Joshua's Soul Film Short Nurse 1 Short film
2010 The Insider 1 episode
2012 Letting Go Page

References

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  1. ^ Siegler, Bonnie. Explosive V.I.P. Archived 2016-03-03 at the Wayback Machine, Aerobics and Fitness Association of America. Accessed July 21, 2008.
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