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Born
Nicolas Marcel Vansteenberghe

(2001-03-20) March 20, 2001 (age 25)
Miami, Florida, U.S.
Other namesNic Vans, Nic, Big Belgian, DJ Nic Vans, Freakonico
EducationFlorida Atlantic University (BSN)
OccupationDJ, Model, Television Personality
Years active2025–present
AgentCAA Speakers
Known forEDM DJ & Love Island USA (Season 7)
Partner(s)Olandria Carthen (2025 - present)

Nicolas Marcel Vansteenberghe (born March 20, 2001), is an American DJ, model, and television personality. He appeared on the seventh season of Love Island USA in 2025, finishing in second place.

Early Life and Education

Nicolas Vansteenberghe, known mononymously as Nic and professionally as "DJ Nic Vans", was born on March 20, 2001, to parents Jennifer and Didier Vansteenberghe, in Jacksonville, Florida.[1] Vansteenberghe is the eldest of two siblings, with the younger being is sister Ella. He graduated from Bartram Trail High School in Florida, where he competed on the school's swim team.[2][3] Vansteenberghe later attended Florida Atlantic University, where he joined Delta Tau Delta fraternity and earned a Bachelor of Science in nursing.[4][5] Following his graduation, he obtained his Registered Nurse (RN) license through the Florida State Board of Nursing.[6]

Before his entertainment career, Vansteenberghe was an accomplished athlete having competed as a swimmer, ultimately qualifying for the Florida High School State Championships.[7] He has also completed the Ironman triathlon, for Ironman Arizona, in November 2024, and the TCS New York City Marathon in 2025 as part of “Team Strava.”[8][9][10][11]

Career

Reality Television and Public Image

Before reality TV Vansteenberghe had a high-profile professional modeling career in both print and runway, he was signed to DT Model Management, Next Miami and Renew Artist Hawaii.[12][13][14] He has had runway experiences with brands such Guess and Prada, while also being featured in editorial and digital publications for Harper's Bazaar Vietnam, The Perfect Man Magazine, GQ magazine and Vogue Magazine.[15][16][17][18] Vansteenberghe appeared in numerous campaigns such as Avenue Man, Kulani Kinis, and Style+. Vansteenberghe came to national attention on May 29, 2025, when he was announced as a contestant on the seventh season of Love Island USA. He finished as a runner-up alongside fellow contestant Olandria Carthen. While on the show, Vansteenberghe's “Mommy?Mamacita?” quote went viral, sparking thousands of online memes and reactions, and later winning the Betch of the Year Award for viral sound of the year 2025.[19] His relationship with Carthen was also a major element of his fame, being named a cultural phenomenon by CNN and "a beloved part of reality couple history".[20][21][22]

Post-Show Career and Modeling

After Vansteenberghe appearance on Love Island USA, he signed with CAA Speakers, which is the speaker's bureau division of Creative Artists Agency (CAA).[23] In October 2025, he was invited to participate in a mainstage panel sponsored by Snapchat at Advertising Week New York.[24][25] His post-show fashion work was profiled in PAPER Magazine in September 2025, including a photo diary of his preparations for the Off-White Spring 2026 runway show at New York Fashion Week.[26]

Vansteenberghe secured individual brand partnerships, including a curated swimwear line with Kulani Kinis, while working as a brand ambassador for Celsius, Dove Men, Strava, GoDaddy, Brooks Running , Sephora, Boxbotl and Naked Smoothie.[27] In September 2025, he was the face of a Sweetgreen campaign that included a limited-edition “Grown Good” hat, with proceeds benefitting the Diabetes Research Institute Foundation (DRIF) and raising over $15,000.[28][29] As “Nicolandria,” he and Carthen launched joint ventures with DoorDash, Agua de Kefir, Sweetgreen to release the “Raunchy Baddie Bowl” and NYX Professional Makeup for a “Nicolandria” Lip Kit, which sold out in minutes.[30][31][32][33]

In December 2025, Vansteenberghe was a main character in the Google short film "The Naughty Lister", which also featured Ciara Miller and Nicole Byer. He also had a feature role in "Merry Kimsmas", which is a Kim Kardashian Christmas Special. Vansteenberghe was named as a participant in the 2026 NBA Ruffles All Star Celebrity Game, where he scored two (2) points.[34][35]

Music Career

In 2026 Vansteenberghe who is known in the music industry as DJ Nic Vans ventured on sold out DJ tour across North America (United States, Canada and Mexico).[36] He has quickly integrated himself into the electronic dance music (EDM) scene following his appearance on Love Island USA by hosting an interview with Subtronics for Billboard News.[37] His debut track, “Mamacita,” a collaboration with Riot Ten, was released in September 2025, stemming from his viral moment on the reality show.[38][39] He made his first public DJ appearance on August 31, 2025, at the Borchetta Bourbon Music City Grand Prix,[40] and later performed sets at major events like the Escape Halloween Festival and the Agua De Kefir Homecoming Halloween party, where he opened for Diplo.[41][42][43][44] He also appeared on stage with EDM artists Subtronics and Riot Ten in August 2025 at Lost Lands.[45][46][47] On February 26th, 2026 DJ Nic Vans released "3AM" which was a remix of the EDM single by the band Laszewo.[48][49] The song was release through Plot Twist Records, the single was executively produced by Vans, and two other producers. The record featured a high-energy level, that matches Vans DJ style, the song peaked at No.1 on the iTunes Dance chart, less than twenty-four hours after being released. [48][50]

Public Image and Honors

Vansteenberghe's initial post-show visibility was significantly driven by the “Greekfest: American College Party Tour” in fall of 2025, where his had appearances in college towns which sometimes included surprise visits by Carthen (nicknamed “Olafest”), this aided in his transition from reality TV figure into the music scene.[51][52][53] On October 20, 2025, Vansteenberghe was honored as a member of Cosmopolitan's Z-Stars Class of 2025, a group recognized by the magazine for “breaking barriers” and “reshaping culture”.[54]

Discography

Singles

Year Title Album Ref.
2025 “Mamacita” with Riot Ten Single [55]
2026 "3AM" remix with Laszewo Single [48][50]

Filmography

Television

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2025 Love Island USA Himself

Contestant

Runner-up (Season 7) [56]
2025 Love Island USA: Season 7 Reunion Himself

Contestant

Appeared as one of the returning islanders in the two-hour reunion, hosted by Ariana Madix & Andy Cohen, released on Peacock on August 25, 2025. [57][58]
2025 The Naughty Lister Jack Coal A Google Christmas short film [59][60][61][62]
2025 Merry Kimsmas Hot Santa Kim Kardashian Christmas Special [63][64][65]

Awards & Nominations

Awards
Year Award Category Role Result Ref.
2025 Betch of the Year Viral Sound of the Year Himself Won [19]
2026 Snappys Award Off Platform Buzz Himself Won [66]
2026 Snappys Award Breakout Creator Himself Nominated [67]

Listicles

Year Publisher Listicle Ref.
2025 Cosmopolitan Z-Stars Class of 2025 [68]

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