Nico Mirallegro Biography: Instagram, TV Shows, Net Worth, Height, Parents, Siblings

Nico Cristian Mirallegro, professionally known as Nico Mirallegro, is an actor and director who rose to prominence for portraying Barry “Newt” Newton in the long-running British soap opera Hollyoaks.

He later earned critical acclaim for his performance as Joe Middleton in the BBC historical drama The Village, receiving a British Academy Television Award nomination.

Beyond his breakthrough television roles, he has established himself through acclaimed performances in British films, television dramas, and stage productions.

Nico Mirallegro
Wiki Facts & About Data
Real Name:	Nico Cristian Mirallegro
Stage Name:	Nico Mirallegro
Born:	January 26, 1991 (age 35 years old)
Place of Birth:	Heywood, Greater Manchester, England
State Of Origin:	Greater Manchester
Nationality:	English
Ethnicity:	Italian-Irish-English
Height:	5 feet 10 inches
Religion:	Christianity
Siblings:	Claudia Marissa Mirallegro
Occupation:	Actor, director
Net Worth:	$2 million

Early Life and Education

Nico Mirallegro was born on January 26, 1991, and is 35 years old. He grew up in Heywood, Greater Manchester, in a family with Sicilian and Anglo-Irish heritage.

Following his parents’ separation, he spent part of his teenage years in Spain before returning to England. He was raised alongside his younger sister, Claudia Marissa Mirallegro.

He attended Siddal Moor Sports College in Heywood after briefly studying at an international boarding school.

His interest in acting developed unexpectedly when he accompanied his sister to drama classes, leading him to enroll at the Manchester School of Acting, where he trained for three years before beginning his professional career.

Personal Life

Nico Mirallegro keeps his personal life away from public attention. He has never been married and has no publicly confirmed children.

Although he has occasionally been linked to relationships in the media, Nico has chosen not to discuss his private life publicly, preferring to let his work remain the focus of his career.

Career

Nico Mirallegro made his professional acting debut in 2007 after being cast as Barry “Newt” Newton in Hollyoaks. His portrayal of the troubled teenager earned him widespread recognition and established him as one of the show’s standout young actors before he departed in 2010.

Following his success on Hollyoaks, he expanded into film and television with roles in Six Minutes of Freedom, Spike Island, and Common. His career reached another milestone when he portrayed Joe Middleton in the BBC drama The Village. This performance earned him a British Academy Television Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor.

Nico Mirallegro continued building an impressive portfolio with performances in My Mad Fat Diary, Rillington Place, Peterloo, Passenger, and the Paramount+ drama Stags. Alongside his screen work, he has appeared in BBC radio dramas and has gradually explored directing, further broadening his career in the entertainment industry.

Net Worth

Nico Mirallegro has an estimated net worth of $2 million. He has accumulated his wealth through a successful career in television, film, voice work, and directing.

Social Media

• Instagram: @nicomirallegro
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Filmography

• Six Minutes of Freedom (2010)
• Spike Island (2012)
• Anita B. (2014)
• Shooting for Socrates (2014)
• Common (2014)
• The Pass (2016)
• The Habit of Beauty (2016)
• Peterloo (2018)