Performer(s) Appeared in Uniqua is the main character of the Nick Jr. animated series The Backyardigans. She is a one-of-a-kind creature known as a Uniqua. In the series' Christmas episode "The Action Elves Save Christmas Eve", Uniqua plays the role of Snappy, the leader of the Action Elves. Snappy is in charge of calling Santa Claus with her cell phone.