Nicole Alicia Xavier is a writer, actor, and educator whose career soared to new heights with memorable cameos in award-winning films and series, including Steven Spielberg's acclaimed The Fabelmans, Ryan Murphy's hit Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story, and Netflix's Griselda. These appearances not only showcased her talent but also opened doors for her to contribute further to the industry as film analyst and essayist.
Nicole leverages her on-screen experience to provide expert reviews, in-depth actor analysis, and comprehensive coverage of industry events throughout the year. Her unique insights help bridge the gap between performance and critical reception, making her a valued voice in the conversation about film and television. Through her work, Nicole continues to advocate for storytelling, particularly educating children through creative writing.
During filming, legendary director Steven Spielberg commended Nicole's expressive eyes and smile, which ultimately resulted in a cameo appearance in his autobiographical film, The Fabelmans. His encouragement has motivated her to further refine her acting skills and explore new passions within the entertainment industry.
Recently, Nicole took part in the Michael Jackson biopic directed by Antoine Fuqua, set to be released in 2025, and collaborated once again with Ryan Murphy Productions on American Sports Story: Aaron Hernandez.
While still early in her career, she's gained experience by working with directors such as Dexter Fletcher, Andrés Baiz, Clement Virgo, Rene Elizondo, Jessy Terrero, Seth Rogan, Evan Goldberg and Jonah Hill.
Some of her projects include Paramount’s The Offer, Netflix’s On My Block, and Amazon’s Daisy Jones and The Six.
Occasionally, she will grace us with her presence in music videos. Some of her notable cameos include Maluma's "Sobrio", Travis Scott's "Wake Up," and Backstreet Boys' "Chances."
Additionally, you might have seen Nicole in several nationwide commercials for Toyota Latino, Pepsi, Old Navy, Universal Studios and New Era.
Off-set, Nicole is a passionate educator teaching grades K-12. The courses she teaches include English Language Arts (ELA), Creative Writing, Public Speaking, and Creative Arts. She is credited with reviving the #1 Creative Writing program in the OC/LA area. By unanimous decision, she is recognized as the 2023 Teacher of the Year at [REDACTED].
While her artistic talent is emphasized in the performing arts, she is also a natural healer with leadership qualities and the ability to genuinely empathize. Nicole exhibits this through her work as a child advocate with Foster Love - Together We Rise, a non-profit dedicated to changing the way children experience foster care. In the past year, she led her first fundraising campaign for Giving Tuesday and successfully surpassed the goal. Throughout the years, Nicole's philanthropic efforts continued by supporting veterans, education, arts, and LGBTQIA+ culture.
In addition, she graduated from UCLA in Entertainment Business, paving the way for a career path that is both creative and analytical. She embraces collaborating and aligning herself with like-minded individuals throughout the entertainment industry.
Entrepreneurial and progressive, Nicole Alicia Xavier is ever-striving, ambitious, and determined to excel in everything she does. She maintains an unyielding dedication to her plans until her goals are achieved, inspiring others to do the same.