Nicola Correia-Damude Biography: Age, Husband, Net Worth, Height, Parents, Movies & TV Shows, Children

Nicola Correia-Damude is a Canadian actress and singer of Guyanese descent, best known for her compelling performances as Maryse Lightwood in Shadowhunters (2016–2019), Elena in The Boys (2019–2022), and Diane Evans in Burden of Truth (2018–2021).

Based in Toronto, she has built a diverse career spanning television, film, theater, and voice acting, earning accolades such as the Best Actress in a Feature Film at FilmOut San Diego for her role in Margarita (2012).

A passionate advocate for diversity and inclusion, her work reflects her commitment to authentic representation in the entertainment industry.

Profile

• Full Name: Nicola Correia-Damude
• Stage Name: Nicola Correia-Damude
• Born: 21 June, 1981
• Age: 43 years old
• Birthplace: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
• Nationality: Canadian
• Occupation: Actress, Singer, Voice Actor
• Height: 1.73 m
• Parents: Brian Damude, Mrs. Damude
• Siblings: None
• Spouse: Carlos Gonzalez-Vio
• Children: 1
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $1 million –$5 million

Early Life and Education

Nicola Correia-Damude was born on June 21, 1981, in Toronto, Ontario, to Brian Damude, a Canadian photographer and film director known for Sudden Fury (1975), and a mother of Guyanese descent, whose name is not publicly known.

An only child, she grew up in a culturally rich household that fostered her artistic interests. She graduated from the Etobicoke School of the Arts, later attending Studio 58 in Vancouver and the Birmingham Conservatory for Classical Theatre at the Stratford Festival.

Her training in acting, singing, and dance (modern, classical, jazz, step, and tap) shaped her multifaceted career. Her ethnicity is mixed (Guyanese and Canadian), and her religious beliefs are not publicly disclosed.

Career

Nicola Correia-Damude began her acting career in 2005 with a guest role on Stargate SG-1, followed by appearances on Degrassi: The Next Generation (2006–2010) and Haven (2010).

Her early theater work included roles in Coriolanus and Much Ado About Nothing at the Stratford Festival, as well as Serious Money and The Women at the Shaw Festival.

She gained recognition for her starring role as a lesbian nanny in the indie film Margarita (2012), which earned her the Best Actress award at FilmOut San Diego. Her early voice work included CBC’s The Passionate Eye and Afghanada, showcasing her versatility.

Her breakthrough came with recurring roles in Shadowhunters (2016–2019) as Maryse Lightwood and The Strain (2015) as Nikki Taylor, establishing her as a formidable presence in genre television.

She played Diane Evans in Burden of Truth (2018–2021) and Elena in The Boys (2019–2022), earning praise for her nuanced performances.

Other notable roles include Gina Fernandez in October Faction (2020), Dr. Lucy Da Silva in Nurses (2020), and a recurring part as Amy Reyna in Coroner (2019–2024), for which she received a 2020 Canadian Screen Award nomination. She also appeared in 33 episodes of Dino Dana (2017–2019) as a mother figure.

In recent years, Correia-Damude has continued to diversify her portfolio with roles in Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent (2024) and The Republic of Sarah (2021).

In 2023, she was nominated for a Canadian Screen Award for her ensemble work in Pillow Talk. Posts on X indicate she filmed The Magic Faraway Tree and Bridgerton Season 4 in 2024, and in 2025, she worked on an animated Sony film, with plans to star in Big Mood Season 2 and a National Theatre play.

Her advocacy for diversity, women’s roles, and better conditions for families in the industry remains a cornerstone of her career.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @nicolasummer
• Facebook Handle: Nicola Correia-Damude
• Twitter Handle: @NicolaNCD

Personal Life

Nicola Correia-Damude is married to actor Carlos Gonzalez-Vio in 2013, and they have a son together, though his name is not publicly shared.

The couple, both theater veterans, maintains a private yet supportive partnership, with Gonzalez-Vio appearing in The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones (2013).

Filmography

• Stargate SG-1 (2005) – Guest Role
• Degrassi: The Next Generation (2006–2010) – Recurring Role
• Haven (2010) – Guest Role
• Margarita (2012) – Margarita
• The Strain (2015) – Nikki Taylor
• Shadowhunters (2016–2019) – Maryse Lightwood
• Dino Dana (2017–2019) – Mom
• Burden of Truth (2018–2021) – Diane Evans
• The Boys (2019–2022) – Elena
• October Faction (2020) – Gina Fernandez
• Nurses (2020) – Dr. Lucy Da Silva
• My Spy (2020) – Christina
• Coroner (2019–2024) – Amy Reyna
• The Republic of Sarah (2021) – Guest Role
• Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent (2024) – Guest Role
• Pillow Talk (2023) – Ensemble
• The Magic Faraway Tree (2024, post-production) – Role TBD
• Bridgerton Season 4 (2024, post-production) – Role TBD

Net Worth

Nicola Correia-Damude has an estimated net worth between $1 million and $5 million USD.

Her income primarily comes from her extensive acting career, including recurring roles in Shadowhunters, The Boys, Burden of Truth, and Coroner, as well as film work like Margarita and My Spy.

She also earns from voice acting for projects like Starlink: Battle for Atlas and CBC documentaries, along with theater performances and motion-capture work for Ubisoft.