Julia Nickson

American actress

Julia Nickson is a Singaporean born American actress. She first came to the attention of audiences in the United States in the Sylvester Stallone film Rambo: First Blood Part II. She appeared in the 2004 film Ethan Mao and in the 2008 independent film Half Life.

While attending the University of Hawaiʻi, Nickson was a model in Honolulu. There she appeared in her first play, The Winter's Tale. After acting classes, community theater, and roles on Magnum, P. I., she appeared as the female lead in Rambo: First Blood Part II (1985). She appeared with Chuck Norris in Sidekicks (1992). Her other film appearances have included roles in Glitch! (1988), China Cry (1991), K2 (1992), Double Dragon (1994), White Tiger (1996), Devil in the Flesh (1998), Ethan Mao (2004), Half Life (2008), Dim Sum Funeral (2008), and One Kine Day (2011). Nickson guest starred in the final episode of seaQuest 2032 as Lieutenant Commander Heiko Kimura, a role that would have been a main character had the series continued, and in two Star Trek series: The Next Generation episode "The Arsenal of Freedom" as Enterprise D crewmember Ensign Lian T'su, and the Deep Space Nine episode "Paradise" as Cassandra, a villager who attempts to seduce Commander Benjamin Sisko. She played Catherine Sakai, Commander Jeffrey Sinclair's love interest, in the first season of Babylon 5. She had a recurring role as Dr. Susan Lee on the television series Walker, Texas Ranger (reuniting her with Chuck Norris), and as Princess Aouda in the 1989 miniseries version of Around the World in 80 Days opposite Pierce Brosnan and Eric Idle. She had a supporting role in the television version of the novel Noble House, again opposite Brosnan.

Nickson was married to actor/singer David Soul from 1987 to 1993. They have one daughter, China Soul, a singer/songwriter. She was a practising Scientologist, having joined the Church of Scientology in 1996. She credited the organization with helping to improve her health.

Year Title Role Notes 1982–1983 Magnum, P. I. Carla / Lani 2 episodes 1985 Airwolf Minh Van McBride Episode: "Half Pint" 1987 Harry's Hong Kong Mei Ling Television film 1987 Crime Story Lizard Woman Episode: "Love Hurts" 1988 Noble House Orlanda Ramos Television miniseries 1988 Star Trek: The Next Generation Ensign Lian T'Su Episode: "The Arsenal of Freedom" 1989 Around the World in 80 Days Princess Aouda Television miniseries 1989 Man Against the Mob: The Chinatown Murders Kaylie Television film 1990 The Girl Who Came Between Them Nhung Television film 1991 Silverfox Shimoi Chen Television film 1992 The Fifth Corner 5 episodes 1993 Kung Fu: The Legend Continues Connie Episode: "Illusion" 1993 Dark Justice 2 episodes 1993 South of Sunset Jade Episode: "Custody" 1994 Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Cassandra Episode: "Paradise" 1994 Babylon 5 Catherine Sakai 3 episodes 1994–1995 One West Waikiki Laura Greystone 2 episodes 1995 Chicago Hope Leigh Sun Episode: "A Coupla Stiffs" 1995 The Marshal Lilly Chin Episode: "Love Is Strange" 1996 SeaQuest 2032 Lieutenant Commander Heiko Kimura Episode: "Weapons of War" 1996–1998 Walker, Texas Ranger Dr. Susan Lee 3 episodes 1999 The Wild Thornberrys Malay Wallah / Kid / Malay Woman / Wallah (voice) 2 episodes 1999 L. A. Heat Qiu Donnolly Episode: "Little Saigon" 1999 The Young and the Restless Ellen Episode: #1.6629 1999–2001 Nash Bridges Mindy / Denise Minato 2 episodes 2000 JAG Lynne Kennedy Episode: "JAG TV" 2001 The Wild Thornberrys: The Origin of Donnie Villager / Forest Animal / Donnie's Mother (voice) Television film 2001 Love Bytes Rambo 2002 The Division Jasmine Episode: "Brave New World" 2002 Power Rangers Wild Force Mrs. Enrile Episode: "A Father's Footsteps" 2003 Days of Our Lives Real Estate Agent Episode: #1.9543 2008 Family Man Janet Loveland Television film 2009 Castle Mrs. Lee Episode: "Hedge Fund Homeboys" 2010 Seven Days Anita Television film 2010 Rex Is Not Your Lawyer Judge Lauren Arvale Episode: "Pilot" 2016 Girlfriends' Guide to Divorce Episode: "Rule #14: No Means No"