A singer is aiming for stardom by creating America’s first transgender pop group. Nikki Exotika, whose real name is Nicole Sanders, is auditioning transgender singers from across the U.S. for the project, which is ten years in the making. The 32-year-old, who lives in New York City with her boyfriend, was born Jason Torres and transitioned from male to female in her teens. Scroll down for video The Secret Girls: Nikki Exotica (center), who is starting America's first transgender pop group, sings with vocal coach Renee Stakey (left) and Mimi Nutwood (right) at a Manhattan studio in August Since then, she has spent $250,000 on surgery - including breast implants, lip enhancements, calf implants and rhinoplasty.
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Nikki Exotica, who was born Jason Torres, says the group will be a cross between the Pussycat Dolls and the Spice Girls
Nikki said: '@placeholder's got a really beautiful voice and she’s pretty much one of the first girls I would choose - but I can’t make a decision until I audition all the hopefuls.'