Nancy (낸시) is a South Korean-American singer and actress, known as the former maknae of MOMOLAND. Currently signed with ATOC, she has appeared in various TV shows and music projects.
Full Name: Nancy Jewel McDonie
Stage Name: Nancy (낸시)
Date of Birth: April 13, 2000
Age: 24 Years (As of 2024)
Nationality: South Korean-American
Occupation: Singer, Actress
Agency: ATOC
Group: Former MOMOLAND member, Former Sunny Girls member
Career
Pre-debut
Nancy first appeared on the scene in 2011 as a contestant on Korea’s Got Talent as part of a hip-hop group called ‘Cutie Pies,’ which reached the semi-finals. During her early years, she made appearances on various TV shows, including Mak Irae Rae Show: Just Do It Expedition, alongside actress Kim Yoo-jung, where they visited the Philippines and Saipan.
2016: Finding Momoland & Debut with MOMOLAND
Nancy participated in Mnet’s survival show Finding Momoland in 2016 and won first place, becoming the youngest member (maknae) of the girl group MOMOLAND. The group officially debuted on November 10, 2016, with their mini-album Welcome to Momoland.
On November 19, 2016, she joined the project girl group Sunny Girls, along with other K-pop idols from GFRIEND, WJSN, OH MY GIRL, and Gugudan, for Inkigayo.
2019–2021: Planned Acting Debut in the Philippines
Nancy was set to debut as an actress in the Filipino series The Soulmate Project, co-starring with Filipino actor James Reid. The series, initially planned for 2020, faced delays due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the closure of ABS-CBN, and was eventually shelved.
2023: Departure from MLD Entertainment and New Agency
In January 2023, MLD Entertainment announced that all six MOMOLAND members, including Nancy, would leave the agency after deciding not to renew their contracts. In September 2023, Nancy signed with ATOC to continue her career.
Personal Life
Education
Nancy graduated from Hanlim Multi Art School on February 9, 2018, where she majored in Musical Arts.
Hobbies & Favorites
Nancy enjoys watching movies, singing Disney OSTs, makeup tutorials, nail art, and playing Nintendo games with her former MOMOLAND group member, Hyebin. Her favorite colors are burgundy, pink, and black. She is known for her love of cheese-based foods and mint chocolate-flavored desserts.
Family
Nancy has an older sister, Brenda Lee McDonie, who is a cellist.
Filmography
TV Shows
- Korea’s Got Talent (2011) – Contestant
- Finding Momoland (2016) – Contestant
- Running Man Philippines (2024) – Guest Runner
Variety Shows
- Hangul Train Chipo (2010)
- Mak Irae Show 2-5 (2011–2014)
- Pops in Seoul (2017–2018) – MC
Web Dramas
- Thumb Light (2017)
Height, Weight & Physical Stats
- Height: 162 cm (5’3″)
- Weight: 46 kg (101 lbs)
- Figure: 33-27-33
Boyfriend & Affairs
Nancy has not publicly confirmed any relationships, and details about her dating life remain private.
Trivia
- Nancy was ranked 10th on “The 100 Most Beautiful Faces of 2020” and 5th in 2021.
- She shares a close friendship with Ji Won of Cherry Bullet.
- Fluent in both English and Korean, Nancy claims to be more comfortable speaking Korean.
Social Media
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Nancy continues to captivate audiences with her talents in music, acting, and television, solidifying her presence in the entertainment industry.