Nikki Delano

Nikki Delano

Before entering adult entertainment, Nikki Delano earned a bachelor's degree in forensic psychology with a double minor in addiction studies and criminology from John Jay College of Criminal Justice. Born on April 12, 1986, in Brooklyn, New York, she is the eldest of eight siblings and was raised in a strict Catholic household. She worked as an office manager at Bank of America and had experience as a gymnast and exotic dancer prior to her career shift.

Entry into the Industry

Nikki's adult film career began on February 7, 2011, after a talent scout from Brazzers contacted her through a modeling page where she had been working as a mainstream model. She filmed her first scene in Miami, a city she favored enough to borrow her stage surname from the Delano Hotel there. Her agent is Shy Love, and her early career mentor was Nina Mercedez, on whose XXXFastPass network Nikki launched her personal site in November 2011. She reportedly appeared in over 100 films during her first year alone.

Mainstream Appearances and Notable Work

Nikki has crossed over into mainstream media on multiple occasions. In 2011, she portrayed Shakira in an adult parody of the Spanish-language show El Gordo y la Flaca, and appeared on the actual program alongside co-star Yurizan Beltran to promote the film. She has also appeared on other Spanish-language programs including A Que No Puede, 12 Corazones, and The Luis Jimenez Show. In 2013, the Brazilian television show Na Pele documented her life over the course of a week.

That same year, Nikki appeared on The Jerry Springer Show alongside Missy Martinez and provided voice acting for a character named "Nikki" in Grand Theft Auto V.

Career Profile

Of Colombian, Italian, and Puerto Rican descent, Nikki is part of the Latina Models category and stands at 5'2", placing her among petite performers. She speaks English, French, and Spanish. In early October 2016, she had breast augmentation surgery, going from a C cup to DD. She received an AVN Award nomination in 2013 and holds a Fleshlight Girl designation. With activity spanning from 2011 to the present, Nikki has maintained a career of over 14 years in the industry, working with numerous major studios including Brazzers and Twistys.