Debra Bollman is a sports stenographer who became an overnight internet sensation after professional basketball player, Nigel Hayes’ comment went viral.
During a 2015 press interview, Debra caught the attention of Wisconsin Badgers’ player Nigel Hayes while she was typing at the speed of light. Nigel noticed Debra and whispered in his teammate’s ear about how beautiful she looked without knowing that the mic was on.
The clip of Nigel’s comment and him later realizing that his remarks were caught on the mic went viral and Debra garnered a lot of attention. She has since appeared in several interviews and talk shows where she was asked to share her reaction.
Quick Facts About Debra Bollman
Full name: Debra Bollman
Gender: Female
Date of birth: 1972
Age: 51 years (as of 2023)
Place of birth: Riverside, California
Current residence: Norco, California
Nationality: American
Ethnicity: White
Religion: Christianity
Sexuality: Straight
Marital status: Married
Husband’s name: Antony Farfan
Children: Saylor, Sophia, Simeon
Profession: Stenographer, Real Estate Agent
Debra Bollman, who was born in the United States in 1972, is currently a resident of Norco, California. She has kept her personal information like her date of birth, her parents, her siblings, and her educational background a secret.
Her three children are Saylor, Sophia, and Simeon, with Sophia being the most well-known as a popular country performer.
At the tender age of a high school graduate, Sophia Bollman, set off on her journey when she attempted an audition for the esteemed show, The Voice.
She made a stirring appearance on the show and openly thanked her mum for being her greatest supporter.
Career
Back in 2015, Debra Bollman became a sensation on the internet. She was employed as a stenographer by ASAP Sports, which is a transcription firm located in New York.
As part of her job, she was responsible for recording all the comments and statements made by athletes and coaches during interviews.
At the Staples Center in Los Angeles, her quiet presence was completely transformed when she became the subject of a funny exchange between Wisconsin Badgers basketball teammates.
In 2015, Nigel Hayes became a sensation on the internet after he noted the beauty of a press conference stenographer in front of a throng of reporters.
“God she’s beautiful!” he said looking at Debra Bollman.
The audience erupted in laughter, and this was the moment Nigel realized that Debra Bollman had heard him too. He covered his face in shame, and the interview went on.
The press conference’s YouTube video has amassed an impressive 12 million views since its posting. When Debra was asked her views on the incident she said it was funny.
“I never knew it would take on the nature that it has. It’s taken on a life of its own. I thought it was cute and sweet at the time,” she added.
Nigel Hayes tweeted an apology to Bollman, even though she felt it was unnecessary since his statement hadn’t been offensive.
Sophia, the daughter of Debra Bollman and lead singer of the band Detour 91, had a good laugh about the matter. She tweeted her thoughts,
“I’ve been working on getting out there for years, and my mom gets called beautiful by a basketball player, and Extra is calling…like what?”
She added that Nigel was kind and it had brightened her day, and expressed her gratitude for the experience. Aside from her career as a stenographer, Debra is also a real estate agent.
Personal Life
Though Debra Bollman achieved online fame in 2015, she has not made much information about her husband, Antony Farfan, public.
They are the proud parents of three children, and despite her newfound notoriety, she has maintained her humble lifestyle.
Despite gaining fame, Debra has still managed to stay humble and has kept most of her personal information, such as her relatives, away from the public – since she respects their privacy.
