80s action movie star unrecognizable as rarely seen actress is spotted in LA – can you guess who she is?
WOW-BO! 80s action movie star unrecognizable as rarely seen actress is spotted in LA – can you guess who she is?
AN 80s action movie star looks totally unrecognizable while on a lowkey outing in Los Angeles.
She shot to fame as a stunning agent in a hit action movie.
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This action movie star looked cool and casual running errands in Los Angeles
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The star shot to fame in the 80s as an action movie star
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Starring opposite Sylvester Stallone, this stunning actress made her Hollywood debut in Rambo: First Blood Part II.
She studied at the University of Hawaii, and went on to become a model before finding fame in the movie industry.
Have you guessed who she is?
You've got it, it's Julia Nickson, who is now 66 years of age.
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Running errands in Los Angeles earlier this month, Julia looked unrecognizable from her movie heyday.
40 years after the Rambo movie in which she starred came out, Julia was seen rocking an all-black look as she walked along the sidewalk.
She rocked a black long-sleeved T-shirt, some black trousers, a pair of black sneakers, and a black baseball cap.
She completed her look with a tote bag on her shoulder.
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At one point, Julia took off her baseball cap to reveal her gray locks that were seen dappled throughout her jet black hair.
When Julia took on the role of Agent Co Phuong Bao, the female lead in Rambo: First Blood II, she gained ultimate prominence.
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She went on to star alongside Chuck Norris in Sidekicks, before appearing in Amityville: A New Generation, Devil in the Flesh, and Ethan Mao.
She reunited with Chuck when she took on a recurring role in Walker, Texas Ranger.
She played Dr. Susan Lee in the hit TV series.
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Julia also popped up in another miniseries, Around The World in 80 Days, starring as Princess Aouda possible Pierce Brosnan and Eric Idle.
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Julia has starred in shows including Chuck and Walker, Texas Ranger
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Julia starred alongside Sly Stallone in Rambo: First Blood
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The actress has since starred in projects with Eric Idle and Pierce Brosnan
The Singapore star was married to fellow actor David Soul.
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Married from 1987 until 1993, the couple welcomed one daughter, China Soul, who followed in her famous parents' footsteps.
Julia was a practising Scientologist and joined the Church of Scientology in 1996.
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During the 80s, Julia was an action movie icon
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The star kept herself protected from the sun with a black baseball cap
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Julia was married to David Soul from 1987 to 1993
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Julia continues to act with two new projects in the pipeline
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