Olandria Biography: Boyfriend, Age, Net Worth, Parents, Height, Ethnicity, Love Island, Body

Biography

Olandria Lashae Carthen is an American reality television personality, sales professional, and rising social media influencer born on May 29, 1998, in Decatur, Alabama. She is 27 years old.

A product of the American South, Olandria was raised by a teenage mother who worked hard to provide for her children, growing up in Decatur, Alabama, alongside two sisters, Asia and Zanaria.

A first-generation college graduate, she attended Tuskegee University, where she focused on logistics and supply chain management. After graduating, she built a career in the elevator industry, working for Otis Elevator Co. in Houston, Texas, supporting modernization projects, escalators, and moving walkways.

Olandria rose to national prominence as a fan favourite on Love Island USA Season 7, where her authenticity and grace under pressure won hearts across the country.

Her storyline on the show was defined by dramatic turns and calculated plays, most notably the Casa Amor twist, which tested islanders’ relationships and allegiances. She was temporarily eliminated from the villa before returning as part of a couple, adding strategic depth to her overall run.

Beyond the villa, Olandria secured a modelling partnership with NYX Professional Makeup and became an active advocate for HBCUs, while her October 2025 Ebony Power 100 People’s Choice Award win, which saw her surpass icons such as Audra McDonald, cemented her status as a rising cultural force.

She has since grown a dedicated fanbase known as the “Nicolandria Nation” and continues to expand her influence across social media and brand partnerships.

American model and Influencer
Olandria
Wiki Facts & About Data
Real Name:	Olandria Lashae Carthen
Stage Name:	Olandria
Born:	29 May 1998 (age 27 years old)
Place of Birth:	Decatur, Alabama, United States
Nationality:	American
Education:	Decatur High School, Tuskegee University
Height:	168 cm
Parents:	Felicia Carthen
Siblings:	Asia Carthen, Zanaria Carthen
Spouse:	Not Married
Boyfriend • Partner:	Nicolas “Nic” Vansteenberghe, Taylor Williams (ex.), Jalen Brown, Zak Srakaew
Children:	N/A
Occupation:	Model • TV Personality • Social Media Personality
Net Worth:	$2 million-$4 million (USD)

Early Life & Education

Olandria Lashae Carthen was born on May 29, 1998, in Decatur, Alabama, United States. She is 27 years old.

Decatur is a tight-knit community where Southern hospitality meets industrial resilience, and it was there that Olandria grew up grounded in the values of hard work and family.

Her birthday places her under the Gemini zodiac sign. She is African American and holds American nationality. She was raised within the predominantly Christian culture of the American South.

Olandria’s mother, Felicia Carthen, gave birth to her first child at 15. A single parent, Felicia put her own studies on hold and worked at McDonald’s to support her children.

Olandria has spoken warmly about her mother, often describing her as her best friend. Her father was incarcerated when she was two years old and returned home when she was 15. Both parents had dropped out of high school. She has publicly referred to herself as “the best mistake,” a nod to being born to teen parents.

Olandria is the eldest among her siblings, with two younger sisters and three younger brothers. Her sisters Asia Carthen and Zanaria Carthen have remained close to her throughout her life.

Olandria attended Decatur High School, where she was a member of the student council, the National Honor Society, and an honours English club. She became the first in her family to graduate from both high school and college, earning a bachelor’s degree in logistics, materials, and supply chain management from Tuskegee University in 2022.

She had initially enrolled intending to major in computer science before switching to her eventual field. Tuskegee University is a historically Black university (HBCU). After graduating, she joined VOLT Power LLC in Alabama as a billing specialist before later moving into elevator sales.

Career

Olandria began her professional career after graduating from Tuskegee University in 2022. She first joined VOLT Power LLC in Alabama as a billing specialist before relocating to Houston, Texas, where she took up a sales role at Otis Elevator Co., supporting elevator modernization projects, escalators, and moving walkways.

Love Island USA had reached out to Olandria in 2023 and again in 2024, but she declined both times. In 2025, after a third approach from the production team, she agreed to participate.

She entered Love Island USA Season 7 on May 29, 2025, and finished as runner-up alongside Nic Vansteenberghe. She left the villa in August 2025 with no professional modelling background and the standard contestant payout of roughly $3,000.

What followed was a rapid pivot into fashion. Olandria made her New York Fashion Week debut on September 12, 2025, walking the runway for Sergio Hudson. In October 2025, Harper’s Bazaar Vietnam published a high-fashion editorial featuring her, which circulated widely on fashion platforms.

She went on to walk runways for Off-White, Alexander Wang, Theophilio, Roberto Cavalli, and Blumarine. In 2026, she made her Paris Haute Couture Week debut in Rahul Mishra’s Spring 2026 show. She has since walked runways at New York, Paris, and Milan Fashion Week.

Her brand partnerships include Amazon, Visa, Hyundai, Aveeno, Vaseline, Yves Saint Laurent, and Sephora, as well as campaigns for Kulani Kinis, Agua de Kefir, Sweetgreen, and NYX Cosmetics alongside Nic Vansteenberghe. She also signed with United Talent Agency for representation across publishing, television, digital media, and more.

In 2025, she was named one of Ad Age’s five breakout creators, featured in Cosmopolitan’s Z-Stars Class of 2025, won the EBONY People’s Choice Award at the 2025 EBONY Power 100 Gala, and appeared on the Glamour December 2025 holiday cover alongside Nic Vansteenberghe. In 2026, she made her Sports Illustrated Swimsuit debut, walked the red carpet at the 83rd Golden Globe Awards, and attended the Vanity Fair Oscar party.

Social Media

• Instagram: Olandria (@olandria)
• Wikipedia: Olandria
• TikTok: Olandria (@olandria_carthen)
• X: Olandria♡ (@LashaeAsh) / Posts / X

Personal Life

Olandria is 27 years old, born on May 29, 1998.

Based on her appearances alongside other Love Island cast members, she is estimated to stand at around 5 feet 6 inches (168 cm).

Olandria has never been married and has no children. She is currently in a committed relationship with Nicolas “Nic” Vansteenberghe, a model, DJ, and former registered nurse from Jacksonville, Florida.

The two met on Love Island USA Season 7 in 2025. Olandria and Nic shared a kiss on Day 1 of the show, though she initially chose to couple up with Taylor Williams. Their connection developed slowly across 30 episodes before they officially paired up in the final week of the season. They finished as runners-up behind Amaya Espinal and Bryan Arenales when Season 7 concluded in July 2025.

The couple has remained together since leaving the villa. Olandria has attributed the strength of their relationship to both of them maintaining their individual careers while supporting each other. They are popularly known online as “Nicolandria.”

Regarding her dating history on the show, Olandria was coupled up at various points with Taylor Williams, Jalen Brown, Zak Srakaew, and ultimately Nic Vansteenberghe. No prior public relationships before Love Island have been confirmed.

Net Worth

Olandria Carthen‘s net worth is estimated at between $2 million and $4 million.

Her income draws from multiple streams, including her modelling contracts, brand partnerships with companies such as Amazon, Visa, Hyundai, Yves Saint Laurent, Sephora, Aveeno, and Vaseline, as well as her runway appearances at New York, Paris, and Milan Fashion Week.

Her deal with United Talent Agency and her growing social media presence have further expanded her earning potential since her Love Island USA Season 7 appearance in 2025.

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