Nicolas Vansteenberghe
| Nicolas Vansteenberghe | |
|---|---|
| Born | March 20, 2001 Jacksonville, Florida |
| 🏫 Education | Bartram Trail High School · Florida Atlantic University |
| 💼 Occupation |
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| 📆 Years active | 2025–present |
| Known for | Love Island USA |
Nicolas Marcel Vansteenberghe is an American television personality [2], model [3], and DJ [4]. He appeared on season 7 of Love Island USA in 2025, finishing as runner-up alongside partner Olandria Carthen.[5]. Nic is currently signed to CAA (Creative Artists Agency), which is considered one of the largest talent and sports agencies in the entertainment industry, representing a vast roster of top-tier clients across various sectors including film, TV, music, and sports.
Early life and education
Nicolas Marcel Vansteenberghe was born on March 20, 2001, in Jacksonville, Florida [6], to Didier Vansteenberghe and Jennifer Vansteenberghe. He graduated from Bartram Trail High School in 2019, where he was a competitive swimmer. He went on to attend Florida Atlantic University and joined the Delta Tau Delta fraternity.
Television career
On May 29, 2025, Vansteenberghe was announced as a cast member for season 7 of Love Island USA.[7] During the show, he was coupled with Olandria Carthen and finished as runner-up alongside her.[8] Their relationship, popularly referred to as "Nicolandria," received widespread attention and has been described as a cultural phenomenon within reality television.[9]
Modeling career
Nicolas Vansteenberghe has an established modeling career which began at the age of 17. Over the years he has been represented by various modeling agencies such as Crawford Models, Boom Agency, Model Management and NEXT Miami, having worked with notable brands like FIFA (2022 World Cup), GUESS and Prada in print and on the runway and has been featured on the NY time square billboard. Known professionally as Nicolas Vans, he gained further visibility and even more popularity after appearing on the “Love Island Season USA” in 2025. Since leaving the show in 2025, he has done various shoots and modeled with notable brands such as Sweetgreens, Kulani Kinis, and Agua de Kefir, some of which he has worked with multiple times, shooting in various locations locally and internationally. Nic is currently signed to CAA (Creative Artists Agency), which is considered one of the largest talent and sports agencies in the entertainment industry, representing a vast roster of top-tier clients across various sectors including film, TV, music, and sports.
Experience: His modeling work includes both print and runway, with travel for photoshoots and participation in Fashion Week events.
Professional Name: In the modeling world, he uses the professional identity "Nicolas Vans".
Music career
Nicolas Vansteenberghe has pursued work as a DJ. On September 5, 2025, he released a track titled "Mamacita" in collaboration with Riot Ten, which has garnered over 90,000 streams across various platforms. [10]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Love Island USA | Runner-up; season 7 | [11] |
References
- ↑ Panchal, Ananya (August 7, 2025). "Beloved 'Love Island USA' Couple Nicolandria Star in Summery Swimwear Campaign". Sports Illustrated. Minute Media. Retrieved August 17, 2025.
- ↑ "'Love Island USA's Nic And Olandria Made Their Major Relationship Milestone Official". Yahoo Entertainment. 2025-09-08.
- ↑ "Getting Off-White Ready With Nic Vansteenberghe". PAPER Magazine. 2025-09-17. Retrieved 2025-09-28.
- ↑ "Riot Ten and Nic Vansteenberghe Drop 'Mamacita' After Viral Love Island 2025 Moment: Listen". EDM.com. 2025-09-05. Retrieved 2025-09-28.
- ↑ Norman, Lianna; Neely, Samantha (July 14, 2025). "Who Won Love Island USA Season 7". Jacksonville.com. Retrieved September 24, 2025.
- ↑ "Jacksonville native to star on upcoming season of Peacock's Love Island". News4JAX. 2025-05-29. Retrieved 2025-09-28.
- ↑ Ng, Philiana (May 29, 2025). "Meet the Love Island USA Season 7 Cast". Peacock. Retrieved September 28, 2025.
- ↑ Champagne, Sydney (July 15, 2025). "Are Nic and Olandria still together after "Love Island USA"?". Today. Retrieved September 28, 2025.
- ↑ France, Lisa Respers (August 16, 2025). "'Nicolandria' aren't just a cultural phenomenon, they're a beloved part of reality couple history". CNN. Retrieved August 21, 2025.
- ↑ Ansh Talim (2025-09-05). "'Riot Ten and Nic Vansteenberghe Drop "Mamacita" After Viral Love Island Moment'". EDM.com.
- ↑ Tinoco, Armando (July 13, 2025). "'Love Island USA' Season 7 Crowns Winners On Peacock". Deadline. Retrieved September 28, 2025.
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