ABOUT ERIC NIES
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Eric Nies is best known as the teen idol from the first ever reality show, MTV’s " The Real World/New York". Famed as the Pioneer of Reality Television, Eric has also been inducted into the Television Hall of Fame. Born on May 23, 1971 in a small beach town in New Jersey, his mother Anna May Nies, has been a pre-school teacher for 35 years and his father, Jack Nies is one of the longest running NBA referees of all time. While growing up Eric thrived as an athlete, however it was the modeling industry that paved the way for his entrance into entertainment. Discovered by legendary photographer, Bruce Weber, Eric appeared in his book, Bear Pond, which assisted greatly in his launch on MTV, where he would eventually become reality televisions’ biggest star.

In 1994 Eric went on to host the worlds' largest watched dance show, “The Grind”, which was viewed in 90 million homes around the world. “The Grind” became so popular that Eric released “The Grind” work-out video series, which to date are still the best selling exercise videos of all time.

For the 10 years to follow, Eric made many appearances on talk shows, Real World Challenges, in movies, as well as gracing many magazines with his boyish good looks and chiseled physique. Over the most recent years, Eric has utilized his celebrity to follow his greatest passions of helping to heighten awareness for Pediatric AIDS, cancer research, and childhood obesity. Shortly after 9/11, Eric started a non-profit organization called A Moment of Hope, unifying children across America as they joined hands in an understanding of brotherhood.

In January 2009, Eric re-emerged into the world of television on the new VH1 reality show “Confessions of a Teen Idol”, where he and 6 other cast members speak openly about their ongoing fame, the perks, the prices paid, and where they humbly are today. Eric and his older brother John have founded Chi-Force Enterprises, where together they are working on a full-length documentary about the journey of healing their childhood friends from their debilitating and painful addictions as well as a Chi-Force book. Today Eric is a life coach, and an advocate for wellness through nutrition. His mission is to help others reach their fullest potential in all aspects of life.

Eric travels extensively and has his home base by the beach in Los Angeles, where he loves to run in nature with his fiance Penny, and a little black dog named Sugar Ray.

Check out Eric in the new VH1 Reality series, “Confessions of a Teen Idol”
starting January 2008.