Nicole Deannae Alexander, better known as Hoopz, is an American reality television star and actress. She is best known for her appearances on the hit VH1 celebreality shows; Flavor of Love and I Love Money. She was also engaged to NBA legend, Shaquille O'Neal.
Career In 2006, Alexander appeared and was the winner of the first season of the hit VH1 celebreality show, Flavor of Love, where she received the nickname "Hoopz". She revealed during the reunion special that she ended the relationship shortly after the filming of the show was completed, but remained friends with Flavor Flav. She received a large amount of media attention after the show aired including, featuring in many magazines such as; KING and XXL Mag.
In 2008, she competed in the first season of VH1 celebreality spin-off show, I Love Money, which she also won, defeating I Love New York season 1, contestant Joshua "Whiteboy" Gallander in the final challenge. Throughout the series she was aligned with the "Stallionaires" alliance alongside; Ahmad "Real" Givens, Joshua "Whiteboy" Gallander, Kamal "Chance" Givens and Megan Hauserman, and feuded with Frank "The Entertainer" Maresca. In a 2020, interview with Zack Peter, Alexander claimed that the production team at 51 Minds Entertainment, told her they planned for Joshua "Whiteboy" Gallander to win the show. In 2013, she featured in an episode of Celebrity Motor Homes, alongside her then partner Shaquille O'Neal. In 2015, she starred in her own reality television series on the Oxygen network titled. It Takes A Sister, the show followed her life, only airing for one season.
In 2010, Alexander landed the role as Kayla in the film; Ghetto Stories: The Movie. She went on to feature in many independent films.
Personal life Alexander was previously engaged to retired NBA legend, Shaquille O'Neal, the couple split in 2013. She is currently dating American football player, Lucky Whitehead and has two children.
Filmography +Film and televisionYearTitleRoleNotes2006Flavor of Love season 1Self; contestantWinner, 11 episodesPuff, Puff, PassGirl outside houseboat2008I Love Money season 1Self; contestantWinner, 14 episodes2009The Mo'Nique ShowSelf; audience member1 episode2010The GiftIsha PowellGhetto StoriesKaylaConvictedReporterShort film2011ChronicleSelf; guest1 episodeKevin Hart: Laugh at My PainSelf; audience memberUncredited2013Celebrity Motor HomesSelf; feature1 episode2014Basketball GirlfriendCollette2015It Takes a SisterSelf; main cast member7 episodes2018First LadyMariaCelebrity Boxing 69Self; contestant1 episode2019First Lady II: Maria's RevengeMaria2020TurntDonyale Thomas2021First Lady 3MariaDymezKimaAgainst the RopesMercedesTV film2022Stay FlyLeslieCircumstances 3Agent MirafloresChasing the GhostNeveah2023Circumstances 4Agent Miraflores2024P.U.A (Pandemic Unemployment Assistance)LexusBeach ChainAmaraPeriodtLady Madame +Music videosYearTitleArtistRole2005Party StarterWill SmithDancer2007Wouldn't Get FarThe Game featuring Kanye WestDancer
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