Sam Morelos
Sam Morelos | |
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| Born | July 7, 2005[1] Los Angeles, California |
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| Years active | 2016–present |
Sam Morelos (born July 7, 2005)[1] is an American actor. They[a] are best known for playing Nikki in the teen sitcom That '90s Show and Abby in the comedy film Summer of 69.
Early life
Morelos was born in Los Angeles, California[4] and was named after the fictional character Samantha "Sam" Baker from the John Hughes movie Sixteen Candles.[1] They took up acting at a young age, attending California School of the Arts - San Gabriel Valley, in the acting conservatory. They are a first-generation Filipino-American.[5]
Career
Their breakout role came playing Nikki in the teen sitcom That '90s Show.[6] Their biggest movie role so far has been playing Abby in the comedy film Summer of 69.[7][8][9][10] They will appear in the upcoming film Laura Dean Keeps Breaking Up with Me based on the novel of the same name.[11]
Personal life
Morelos is non-binary[2] and uses they/them pronouns,[3] but often feels comfortable playing female roles.[2]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Extraordinary Night | Daughter | Short film |
| 2022 | Forgetting Nobody | Nobody | |
| 2023 | Swallowing Shadows | Maddie Mendoza | |
| 2024 | Descendants: The Rise of Red | Meadow | |
| 2025 | Summer of 69 | Abby | |
| Regretting You | Lexie | ||
| TBA | Laura Dean Keeps Breaking Up With Me † | Freddie Riley[12] | |
| TBA | This Land is Cursed † | Devin[13] | Short film |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Table Read Podcast | Judy | Episode: "PV & Franny" |
| 2023–2024 | That '90s Show | Nikki Velasco | Main role |
Notes
- ^ Morelos is non-binary[2] and uses they/them pronouns.[3]
References
- ^ a b c "Instagram". July 7, 2021. Retrieved October 1, 2025.
- ^ a b c "Actor Spotlight: Sam Morelos". thecherrypicks.com. Retrieved September 6, 2025.
- ^ a b "sam morelos 🪱 (@morelos_sam)". Instagram. Retrieved September 14, 2025.
- ^ "Sam Morelos Contact Info". bookingagentinfo.com. Retrieved September 6, 2025.
- ^ "Sam Morelos aka Nikki from "That 90's Show" Interview 1 of 2". sojanelle.com. Retrieved September 6, 2025.
- ^ "At 19, Fil-Am Sam Morelos lands breakout role in 'Summer of 69'". rappler.com. Retrieved September 6, 2025.
- ^ "Sam Morelos Learned This Improv Trick From Chloe Fineman On The Set Of 'Summer Of 69'". starrymag.com. Retrieved September 6, 2025.
- ^ "Acting Up: Chloe Fineman and Sam Morelos Shine in Hulu's 'Summer of 69'". castingnetworks.com. Retrieved September 6, 2025.
- ^ "'Summer Of 69' Star Sam Morelos On Bringing Abby Flores To Life". forbes.com. Retrieved September 6, 2025.
- ^ "'Summer of 69' star Sam Morelos pushes Filipinos to the forefront". joysauce.com. Retrieved September 6, 2025.
- ^ "Ava Phillippe, Sam Morelos Cast in Tommy Dorfman's 'Laura Dean Keeps Breaking Up With Me' (Exclusive)". hollywoodreporter.com. Retrieved September 6, 2025.
- ^ Ford, Lily (July 21, 2025). "Ava Phillippe, Sam Morelos Cast in Tommy Dorfman's 'Laura Dean Keeps Breaking Up With Me' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved February 1, 2026.
- ^ "This Land Is Cursed". Jillian Sobrino. Retrieved February 1, 2026.
External links
- Sam Morelos at IMDb