Kiele Sanchez

Kiele Michelle Sanchez, born on October 13, 1977, is an American actress known for her roles in various television shows. She gained recognition for her portrayal of Anne Sorelli in The WB comedy-drama Related and as Nikki Fernandez in the third season of Lost. Sanchez also starred in the A&E Network drama The Glades and the DirecTV drama series Kingdom on the Audience Network. Born in Chicago, Sanchez is of Puerto Rican descent and is one of four children. Her acting career began in high school where she performed in a production of The Grapes of Wrath, helping her overcome her stage fright. In 2000, she auditioned for MTV's Wanna Be a VJ contest and although she did not win, she caught the attention of an agent who expressed interest in representing her.