“I create to connect—whether through art, story, space, or design. My work is about empowering women to remember their resilience, voice, and brilliance. Living from the inside out, where awareness becomes action.”
Nadine Nicole is a Filipina-German actress and creator known for her compelling performances, most notably as Clarissa Mao on Amazon Prime’s The Expanse. Her portrayal of Julia in Lonely Planet, filmed in Barcelona, earned her the Best Actress Award at the LIFF Awards and recognition from international festivals including Soho and Palm Springs.
Born and raised in Rochester Hills, Michigan, Nadine excelled academically and athletically, serving as an Honor Student and Executive Board President. She later studied Liberal Arts at Fordham University Lincoln Center and Audio Engineering at SAE Institute of Design in New York City before moving to Los Angeles to pursue her acting career.
Beyond the screen, Nadine’s work explores connection, awareness, and the shared human experience. She founded True Connection, a nonprofit dedicated to cultivating empathy and understanding through experiential education, and authored The Centered Self: A Guide and Journal to Rewriting Your Life's Narrative, supporting individuals in rediscovering their inner voice.
She is also the founder of Yari Designs, a fine jewelry brand celebrating diversity, resilience, and feminine strength, and is developing Voices of Yari, a storytelling platform amplifying women’s perspectives across art, culture, and consciousness.
Nadine serves as an Advisor to Space For Humanity, helping expand access to experiences that shift perspective and deepen our sense of interconnectedness.
Her journey—through art, story, and design—reflects a continual return to what unites us: awareness, authenticity, and the power of shared creation.