Nicky Whelan


Nicky Whelan is an Australian actress and model known for her role as Pepper Steiger in the Australian soap opera Neighbours.

Career

Before Neighbours, Whelan hosted a number of shows, including Coxy's Big Break, Beyond the Boundary, and Melbourne Woman, and played the fictional celebrity "Chrissie Grant" on Russell Coight's Celebrity Challenge, a spin-off of All Aussie Adventures.
Whelan is also known as the face of the rural Victorian city, Shepparton, and she hosted the night racing at Moonee Valley for eight years.
Whelan has also posed for a number of Australian magazines, including FHM, Ralph and Inside Sport.
In November 2007, Whelan made a special appearance in Harrow, London, to promote sustainable transport and initiatives that benefit the environment. She also shot some photos for Harrow's 'It's Up to All of Us' campaign. At the event, she confirmed that after Neighbours, she had been in discussions over feature films.
Whelan was in the movie Hollywood and Wine in Los Angeles with David Spade.
Whelan appeared in the final season of Scrubs as Maya, an Australian medical-school student.
In November 2010, Whelan appeared in a viral advertisement for Rökk Vodka alongside The Lonely Island.
Whelan also played the role of Leigh in the 2011 film Hall Pass, which co-starred Owen Wilson, Jason Sudeikis, Jenna Fischer, and Christina Applegate.
In October 2011, Whelan guest-starred as an attractive telemarketing temp in the episode "Temp-Tress" of the American sitcom Workaholics, and appeared in the 2015 movie The Wedding Ringer starring Kevin Hart.
Whelan is currently starring in betting advertisements on Australian television for BetEasy.

Personal life

Whelan was born in Cranbourne, Victoria, Australia. She is the granddaughter of Marcus Whelan, who played in the Victorian Football League in the 1930s and '40s.
In 2016, Whelan was announced as engaged to American football player Kerry Rhodes. Whelan and Rhodes were married in Los Angeles on 15 April 2017.

Filmography


YearTitleRoleNotes
2003PizzaCheerleader1 episode
2006–2007NeighboursHeidi "Pepper" SteigerRegular role, 129 episodes
2009EntourageAir Hostess1 episode
2009Melrose PlaceKira1 episode
2009–2010ScrubsMayaRecurring role, 9 episodes:
"Our First Day of School"
"Our Drunk Friend"
"Our Role Models"
"Our Histories"
"Our Couples"
"Our True Lies"
"Our Dear Leaders"
"Our Driving Issues"
"Our Thanks"
2010Carpet BrosSandoz Lilly1 episode
2010Funny or Die PresentsSandoz Lilly1 episode
2011Suite 7Girl #21 episode
2011Friends with BenefitsColleen1 episode
2011WorkaholicsNaomi1 episode
2012'Seconds1 episode
2013ChosenLaura MitchellSeason 1–present
2013Franklin & BashCharlieSeason 3 recurring character
2014MatadorAnnie MasonMain role
2015The LeagueL-E1 episode
2015SatisfactionEmma WaverlyRecurring role
2016Second ChanceBettinaRecurring role
2016House of LiesClaireRecurring role
2016'Dr. Dakota BlockGuest role
2017Valentine's AgainKatTelevision film
2017Romance at Reindeer LodgeMolly ClarkTelevision film
2018A Christmas ArrangementPoppy BensonTelevision Film
2020InstaPsychoGwen ReynoldsTelevision Film