Cynthia Nichols, played by Garcelle Beauvais, is a character introduced in Models Inc., the third series of the Beverly Hills, 90210 continuity. Cynthia is a mature, collected model. After coming to work at Models Inc., she eventually began dating Brian Peterson, a photographer. Following these events, she became mentally unstable, battling depression and bulimia while later being tended to at a hospital. Eventually, Cynthia realized that she wanted to live, and asked for Brian's support as she moved forward.