Sam Morelos (born July 7, 2005) is an American actor. They 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 and was named after the fictional character Samantha "Sam" Baker from the John Hughes movie Sixteen Candles. 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.
Career
Their breakout role came playing Nikki in the teen sitcom That '90s Show. Their biggest movie role so far has been playing Abby in the comedy film Summer of 69. They played Meadow in Descendants: The Rise of Red. They will appear in the upcoming film Laura Dean Keeps Breaking Up with Me based on the novel of the same name.
Personal life
Morelos is non-binary and uses they/them pronouns, but often feels comfortable playing female roles.
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 | |
| TBA | This Land is Cursed † | Devin | Short film |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Table Read Podcast | Judy | Episode: "PV & Franny" |
| 2023–2024 | That '90s Show | Nikki Velasco | Main role |
