Half-sister of comedian Sommore.

She beat out Jada Pinkett (Will Smith's future wife) for the role of Lisa on "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air".

Nia is of Trinidadian descent.

Nia & beau, Massai Dorsey, have announced that they are expecting their first child in November 2000. They also announced that they will wed in June 2001.

She and Massai Z. Dorsey were to wed in June 2001, but ended their relationship before getting married to each other.

She beat out Jada Pinkett (Will Smith`s wife) for the role of Lisa on "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air".

Career got started by Betty A. Bridges, mother of actor Todd Bridges. Betty was her acting coach for 15 years.

Was a registered Girl Scout.

Took Third Place by the readers of Black Men Magazine for "The 10 Sexiest Women of the Year." [2000]

First child Massai Zhivago Dorsey II, with Massai Z. Dorsey was born on November 26th, 2000 in Los Angeles.

Voted one of the 50 most beautiful people in the World 2000 by People Magazine