Meet Nicolas Vansteenberghe: Nurse, model, and Love Island USA runner-up
Nicolas Vansteenberghe became a public sensation after appearing on Love Island USA. The nurse and model's journey on the reality show made him a fan favourite and sparked curiosity about his life off-screen. Who is Nicolas, and what has become of him since he left the reality show?
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Key takeaways
- Nicolas Vansteenberghe is a registered nurse and model who rose to fame as a runner-up on Love Island USA.
- He was initially considering Bell-A Walker and Cierra Ortega before he ended up with Olandria Carthen.
- Nicolas partnered with NYX Professional Makeup to create a lip combo with Olandria, which sold out in one day.
Profile summary
| Full name | Nicolas “Nic” Marcel Vansteenberghe |
| Gender | Male |
| Date of birth | March 20, 2001 |
| Age | 24 years old (as of 2025) |
| Zodiac sign | Pisces |
| Place of birth | Jacksonville, Florida, USA |
| Current residence | United States |
| Nationality | American |
| Ethnicity | Mixed |
| Height | 6 ft 2½ in (189 cm) |
| Weight | 85 kg (187 lbs) |
| Hair colour | Brown |
| Eye colour | Green |
| School | Bartram Trail High School |
| University | Florida Atlantic University (FAU) |
| Profession | Registered nurse, model, and television personality |
| Social media | InstagramTikTok |
Nicolas Vansteenberghe was born in Florida, USA
Vansteenberghe was born on March 20, 2001, in Jacksonville, Florida, USA. His parents are Didier and Jennifer Becker. He also has a sister, Ella. Speaking to the Grand Junction Daily Sentinel, Nic shared about his family:
I just have a family who I’m so grateful for and who loves me no matter what and lets me be me. And it’s such an amazing feeling.
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Nic from Love Island has Belgian-American family roots
TV star Nicolas Vansteenberghe’s ethnicity is mixed. Though he is of Belgian descent, he was raised in Florida, USA.
He made waves as a young swimmer
Nicolas grew up in the suburbs of Jacksonville as a swimmer and trained with Loggerhead Aquatics. As Swimswam published, he competed at the Florida High School 3A State Championship meet and finished 11th in the 100 back. In the 200 IM, he finished 13th.
Vansteenberghe moved from nursing to modelling
After graduating from Bartram Trail High School, Vansteenberghe earned a nursing degree from Florida Atlantic University. He practised as a registered nurse. He eventually found a passion in modelling.
Nicolas began his career at Next Model Management in Miami and later joined DT Model Management and Crawford Models. He has also collaborated with brands, including GUESS, Prada, and New Balance.
Before he became a model, Vansteenberghe worked at Aeropostale as a cashier, but he had dreamt of becoming a model. In a Facebook post, he shared:
I was 15, working at Aeropostale as a cashier and dreamt of being on one of the posters in the stores… Grateful to be where I’m at today, and for every photographer, MUA, stylist, agent, family members, friends, companies, who have got me where I’m at today. Just getting started!
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His breakout moment was in Love Island USA
Registered nurse Nicolas Vansteenberghe rose to fame when he was announced as a season seven cast member of Love Island USA. While on the show, he stood out because of his discussion with fellow castmate Huda Mustafa after the discovery that she had a daughter.
He had sparks with Olandria Carthen on Love Island USA
The chemistry between Nic and Olandria Carthen on the reality show sparked from the start, but they chose to deny it. As the University Press published, Nic was first with Cierra Ortega, while Olandria was with Taylor Williams.
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Nicolandria's relationship went public after Love Island USA
When Nic and Olandria eventually finished in second place, the duo pursued the passion that had already been ignited. Fans nicknamed the couple "Nicolandria." Vansteenberghe initially told Entertainment Weekly shortly after they left the show:
Let's just say we're doing a lot of things that a boyfriend and girlfriend do, and really enjoying each other's time and being happy with one another. I think it's the baby steps that are adding up, and things are looking really good right now.
In an interview session with Variety in July 2025, Nicolas shared how the lovebirds plan to spend their lives outside the show. In his words, he said:
Continuing this relationship outside of the villa is going on dates. Last night, we went to Disneyland, and that was our first real date outside of the villa. We have more dates lined up, including some travel plans as well.
A publication on CNN Entertainment also revealed that their love affairs have sparked cultural conversations about interracial relationships and the supportive partnership they model.
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NYX lip combo success
After he left the show, Vansteenberghe and Carthen partnered with NYX Professional Makeup to create a lip combo called Olandria's signature look. In a TikTok video, Carthen said:
NYX Professional Makeup is launching my lip combo. And if you know me, you know I always layer my Butter Glosses. And to test it, I found the perfect subject.
As Sports Illustrated Lifestyle shared, the couple’s cosmetics collab sold out in a day.
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Frequently asked questions
- How old is Nicolas Vansteenberghe? He is 24 years old as of 2025.
- How tall is Nicolas Vansteenberghe? The TV personality is 6 ft 2½ in (189 cm).
- Where did Nicolas Vansteenberghe go to nursing school? He graduated from Florida Atlantic University in the spring semester of 2023.
Conclusion
Nicolas Vansteenberghe is gradually carving a path for himself in healthcare and entertainment. His blend of compassion and charisma has made him stand out.
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