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Olandria Lashae Carthen (born May 29, 1998) is an American reality television personality and model. She is best known for appearing on Love Island USA Season 7 in 2025, where she finished as a runner-up.^[1]

EARLY LIFE AND EDUCATION

Carthen was born on May 29, 1998, in Decatur, Alabama.^[2]

She is a first-generation college graduate^[3] and attended Tuskegee University, a historically Black university in Alabama.^[4]

CAREER PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND

Before her television debut, Carthen worked in the elevator and escalator industry as a sales specialist with Otis Elevator Co.^{[citation needed]}

REALITY TELEVISION

In 2025, Carthen was cast in Love Island USA Season 7, entering the villa on Day 1.^[5] She finished as a runner-up, coupled with Nic Vansteenberghe.^[6]

POST-VILLA CAREER

Following Love Island USA, Carthen expanded her career beyond reality television:

Talent management: In August 2025, she signed with Digital Brand Architects (DBA), the influencer management company owned by UTA, to further her career in lifestyle and entertainment.^[7]

Fashion & beauty: Carthen collaborated with Kulani Kinis in a limited-edition swimwear campaign with Nic Vansteenberghe.^[8] She has also worked with NYX Cosmetics, gaining recognition for her style and beauty features.^[9]

Media presence: Carthen has been featured in Essence, Ebony, Revolt,and Teen Vogue where she discussed beauty standards, dark-skinned Black women’s representation, and her personal growth post-show.^[10]^[11]^[12] ^[13]

Travel & lifestyle: She and Vansteenberghe drew media attention with a post-show trip to Greece.^[14] Carthen has also spoken about moving from Alabama to Houston prior to her television career, marking an important shift in her personal independence.^[15]

Social media: Her following on Instagram and TikTok has grown significantly, where she shares lifestyle, beauty, and personal content.^[16] ^[17]

PUBLIC IMAGE AND ADVOCACY

Carthen has openly addressed issues of beauty standards, representation, and cultural identity. She has spoken about the challenges of being a dark-skinned Black woman in reality TV, using her platform to challenge stereotypes and celebrate diversity.^[18]

She is also an advocate for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), often crediting Tuskegee University for shaping her confidence and sense of belonging.^[19]

PERSONAL LIFE

Carthen is in a relationship with Love Island USA co-contestant Nic Vansteenberghe.^[20]

[1] ttps://loveisland.fandom.com/wiki/Olandria_Carthen

[2] ttps://loveisland.fandom.com/wiki/Olandria_Carthen

[3] ttps://mabumbe.com/people/olandria-carthen-age-net-worth-biography-love-island-journey/

[4] ttps://www.soapcentral.com/shows/who-olandria-carthen-love-island-usa-season-7-age-background-instagram-and-more-explored

[5] ttps://loveisland.fandom.com/wiki/Olandria_Carthen

[6] ttps://www.soapcentral.com/shows/who-olandria-carthen-love-island-usa-season-7-age-background-instagram-and-more-explored

[7] ttps://globalgrind.com/6883408/love-islands-olandria-signs-dba/

[8] ttps://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/kulani-kinis-unveils-limited-edition-edit-with-love-islands-nic-vans-shot-with-real-life-partner-olandria-carthen-302523524.html

[9] ttps://www.elitedaily.com/entertainment/olandria-carthen-nic-vansteenberghe-love-island-usa-interview

[10] ttps://www.essence.com/beauty/love-island-olandria-carthen-discusses-beauty-standards-exclusive/

[11] ttps://www.ebony.com/olandria-carthen-love-island-vmas-black-beauty/

[12] ttps://www.revolt.tv/article/olandria-love-island-star-speaks-on-tuskegee-hbcu

[13] ttps://www.teenvogue.com/story/love-island-usa-olandria-carthen-micro-shorts-trend-2025

[14] ttps://www.nbc.com/nbc-insider/love-island-usa-nic-olandria-greece-vacation-video

[15] ttps://realitytvshrine.com/2025/06/25/omg-olandria-transformed-her-whole-life-before-love-island-usa-with-a-huge-move/

[16] ttps://www.instagram.com/x_olandria?igsh=eTdqMnB4bDhwcnF2

[17] ttps://www.tiktok.com/@olandria_carthen?_t=ZS-8z0qYnwoGLx&_r=1

[18] ttps://www.essence.com/beauty/love-island-olandria-carthen-discusses-beauty-standards-exclusive/

[19] ttps://www.revolt.tv/article/olandria-love-island-star-speaks-on-tuskegee-hbcu

[20] ttps://www.ebony.com/olandria-carthen-love-island-vmas-black-beauty/

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