Uniqua

Uniqua

Name	Uniqua
Species	Uniqua
Gender	Female
Occupation	None
Interests	Pretending, reading
Relatives	Uniqua's Mom (mother)
Friends	Pablo, Tyrone, Tasha, Austin, Sherman
Enemies	Tasha (occasionally)
First Appearance	Knights Are Brave And Strong
Last Appearance	The Tale of the Not-So-Nice Dragon

Uniqua is a unique creature known as a uniqua. She enjoys telling asinine jokes and tickling her friends. The character is a little mischievous and would be the child most likely to ring the doorbell and run away, but she is sweet and will notice if you are happy or sad and will possibly say something about it because she cares about you. Graceful, agile and light on her feet, Uniqua is not afraid of anything and can be quite the daredevil. She loves to run and climb and can ride her bike faster than anyone. Uniqua is her name and also her species - with her pink skin, purple spots, and dainty antennae, she doesn't look like any other creature on the planet. She is one of the Backyardigans, and most likely to be the main protagonist, since she is the only one to have appeared in every episode of the show. Uniqua is very enthusiastic. She loves adventure and is willing to do anything dangerous. Uniqua is best friends with Tasha. She was the first character to meet Sherman the Worman. Uniqua is smart, friendly, and owns many of the characteristics that come with the "daring" trait.

Uniqua is voiced by LaShawn Tinah Jefferies. Her singing voice, however, is provided by Jamia Simone Nash in seasons one through three and Avion Baker in the fourth season.

Description

Uniqua is a highly energetic and sporty type. She is often the character to come up with new ideas for adventures, and if she's not, Uniqua will become a large part of the journey. Uniqua is best friends with Tasha, but a lot of arguing and conflicts come with e

very friendship. Uniqua and Tasha often get into fights over small things. Uniqua will usually find a way to end the quarrel and have a good laugh with her friend.

The show's creator, Janice Burgess, describes Uniqua as "the child she wishes she was like as child", meaning that Uniqua is a very likable character. About 27% of all Backyardigans fans have chosen Uniqua as a favorite Backyardigan, Uniqua being the second most popular character (after Pablo). Jan

ice Burgess' favorite is also Uniqua, and her liking of her creation is probably what leaded to Uniqua appearing in all episodes.

Most episodes Janice Burgess writes star Uniqua as the center character.

Uniqua is very intelligent. She likes to explore and discover new things and locations. Since she cannot go exploring real places without an adult, Uniqua pretends to visit these places and find these things in her imagination along with her best friends. Uniqua is really friendly, and will do almost anything to help a friend in need. Though not the most playful of the five, Uniqua often plays a major role in the adventure she is part of.

Development

The character of Uniqua was created by Dan Yaccarino, a popular children's book author, illustrator, and creator of another Nick Jr. television series titled Oswald that ran from 2001 to 2004.

Residence

Uniqua lives in a pink-colored house located in the middle of Pablo's house and Tyrone's house. It is unknown what most of her house looks like, but a coat rack and table are seen in various episodes when Uniqua exits and enters her home.

Looks

Uniqua has pink skin with dark pink spots. She wears dark pink overalls with light pink spots and two red buttons. Her eyes are white with black pupils and slightly slanted. She has two antennae and two red eyebrows.

Appearances

Uniqua has appeared in every episode and special of Nickelodeon's The Backyardigans. Her first appearance was in Knights Are Brave And Strong. Her last appearance was in The Tale of the Not-So-Nice Dragon. For a complete list of her appearances, go to List of Uniqua's Appearances.

Trivia

Uniqua's age is unknown.
Uniqua is the only character to appear in every episode, being the main protagonist.

Picture Slideshow

Uniqua the Scientist
Go to Eureka!
Uniqua Riding Pal
Go to Riding The Range
Uniqua the Princess
Go to Break Out!
Uniqua the Monster Hunter
Go to The Funnyman Boogeyman
Uniqua the Mover
Go to Movers Of Arabia
Tour Guide Uniqua
Go to The Swamp Creature
Conductor Uniqua
Go to Le Master Of Disguise
Uniqua the Pirate
Go to Pirate Treasure
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Uniqua the Witch
Go to Escape from Fairytale Village
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Uniqua in the Snow
Go to The Yeti
Queen Uniqua
Go to A Giant Problem
Cowgirl Uniqua on Lightning
Go to Horsing Around
Uniqua the Werewolf
Go to Scared Of You
Agent Uniqua
Go to Secret Mission
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Uniqua Rowing a Canoe
Go to The Yeti
Uniqua as The Lady in Pink
Go to International Super Spy
Sheriff Uniqua
Go to Blazing Paddles
Folder Uniqua
Go to For the Love of Socks!
Uniqua Covered in Mud
Go to Robin Hood the Clean
Uniqua the Train Engineer
Go to Catch that Train!
Uniqua as Uniquor
Go to Pablor and the Acorns
Uniqua Working at a Restaurant
Go to The Big Dipper Diner
Uniqua, the Goddess of Naps
Go to Match On Mount Olympus
Uniqua as Weather Woman
Go to Race To The Tower Of Power
Uniqua the Sphinx
Go to The Key To The Nile
Uniqua Wiggling
Go to Catch That Butterfly
Uniqua the Volcano Sister
Go to The Legend Of The Volcano Sisters
Uniqua Delivering Pizza
Go to Chichen-Itza Pizza
Uniqua as Strong Blossom
Go to Super Team Awesome!
Uniqua as Bug Girl
Go to Front Page News
Uniqua in the Backyard
Go to Backyard
Uniqua the Librarian
Go to The Masked Retriever
Viking Uniqua
Go to Viking Voyage
Uniqua in a Purple Dress
Go to Who Goes There?
Uniqua the Pilot
Go to Fly Girl
Uniqua as Ms. Rhamaswami
Go to Elephant on the Run
Uniqua the Ninja
Go to Samurai Pie
Uniqua Smiling Deviously
Go to International Super Spy
Uniqua on Mars
Go to Mission To Mars
Uniqua the Knight
Go to The Tale of the Not-So-Nice Dragon
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Uniqua at the Beach
Go to Surf's Up
Florist Uniqua
Go to Flower Power
Uniqua the Pink
Go to Knights Are Brave And Strong
Uniqua as Snappy the Elf
Go to The Action Elves Save Christmas Eve
Uniqua Using Bug-Away Spray
Go to The Heart Of The Jungle
Policewoman Uniqua Underhood
Go to Whodunit
Uniqua as Flower Girl
Go to Flower Power
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Zuniqua
Go to Ranch Hands from Outer Space
Smiling Deviously
Go to International Super Spy
Reading
Go to Scared Of You
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Professor Uniqua

Sources

Characters
Main characters
Uniqua • Pablo • Tyrone • Tasha • Austin
Recurring characters
Wormans • Sherman • Dragon • Robot Roscoe • Can't-See-Ums • Fish • Giant Clam • Giant Robot • Boy • Announcer
Minor characters
Aliens • Asian Elephant • Austin's Cat • Birds • Blarg • Blue Streak • Boinga • Bugs • Bull • Butterfly • Clementine • Common Housefly • Dinosaur • Dinosaur Skeleton • Dusty • Elephants • Factory Robots • Flapasaurus • Gilded Golden Butterfly • Grabbing Tree • Harvey • Herman • Horses • Hugs • Lightning • Male Hippo • Manchester United • Maverick • Mega City Robots • Mia Hamm • Molasses • Mommy Martian • Not-So-Nice Dragon • Old Paint • Pablo's Mother • Painted Horses • Pal • Pelé • Polka-Dot Donkeys • Polka-Dotted Pony • Princess • Princess CleoTasha's Horse • Quick Silver • Ralphy • Rex Robot • Robot Racquel • Robot Reba • Robot Ripley • ROVER • Royal Horses • Santa Claus • Sea Squirt • Sea Monster • Seatriscuit • Sharks • Shooting Star • Spaceman • Spooky Voice • Thunder • Toronado • Tropical Fish • Tyrone's Father • Tyrone's Mother • Uniqua's Mother • Viewer • Windy • W-I-O-Wa News Announcer
Characters from merchandise
Butterflies • Fireflies • Frog • Jellyfish • Ladybug • Octopuses • Slug
Characters from live performances
Boinga-Boinga • Clammy • Doll and Finn • Espejo Mágico • Marsha • Octavia • Seahorse