Nickola Shreli (Nikolla Shkreli) was born in Detroit, MI. The son of
Albanian immigrants who came to the area for work in the booming auto
industry. Although a less then average student, he did flourish in
Eisenhower High School's theater program.
Nickola, among other things, went on to work as a landlord & property
appraiser by day and promoter by night. He followed his passion for
acting by joining 2nd City Theater and Detroit Ensemble Theater. Shreli
worked on smaller projects in Detroit's underground Indy scene, as well
did production on larger projects such as "8mile" that came to town.
In 2007, Nickola appeared in an episode of "Law & Order" Criminal
Intent.
Soon after, not into how the casting process of Hollywood worked, he
produced his own content in 2009 with "Familiar Foreigners", a short
film written, directed & starring himself as an illegal immigrant who
sneaks into Detroit.
After roles in a few different studio films and TV series, Nickola
returned to his indie Detroit roots with "CASH ONLY". A film in which he plays
the lead role of Elvis Martini. (It was also written by him).