Larger than life reality TV star Nicole Polizzi AKA Snooki was born in Santiago, Chile, on 23 November 1987. But she is best-known for starring in one of America's most famous reality TV shows. Snooki was working as a trainee vetinary technician when MTV came calling looking to cast what would become the long running hit show Jersey Shore. The 32C-25-35 Chilean born star, who was raised by adoptive American parents, became famous for her feisty personality and out there fashion sense. The pint-sized diva's fame really took off after comedian Bobby Moynihan impersonated her on Saturday Night Live. Thousands of other spoofs followed.