Olandria Carthen

Carthen became a household name after appearing on Love Island USA Season 7 in 2025, where she finished as runner-up with Nicolas "Nic" Vansteenberghe. Their relationship, dubbed "Nicolandria," was a cultural phenomenon, praised by CNN. After the show, she signed with Digital Brand Architects and later with United Talent Agency. She has collaborated with brands such as NYX Cosmetics, UGG, Reebok, Amazon, and Microsoft. Her NYX lip kit sold out within minutes. She has also made a mark in fashion, debuting at Sergio Hudson's Spring/Summer 2026 show during New York Fashion Week and appearing at shows for Off-White, Alexander Wang, and Valentino Haute Couture. Publications like Vogue and W Magazine have featured her, with W Magazine calling her "Paris Couture Week's New Sweetheart."

Beyond entertainment, Carthen is a public speaker and advocate, focusing on education and representation for Black women. She has spoken at Texas A&M University, ZCON, and Harvard Business School. Her work with Microsoft Copilot highlighted Tuskegee University's significance. She has received awards including the EBONY People's Choice Award and was named to Cosmopolitan's Z-Stars Class of 2025. She continues to share fashion, beauty, and lifestyle content across Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube, where she has amassed millions of followers. She's 5'8" with black hair and brown eyes, and her body type is Slim.