Nicki Nicole Opens Up About Making Her Acting Debut: ‘I Was Afraid of Not Doing It Well’

Singer and rapper Nicki Nicole made her acting debut in 2025 in the third season of Netflix’s Envidiosa, playing sweet (or maybe not) Martina “Virtudes” Vázquez, a young architect with family connections.

The romcom series, an original Netflix Argentina production, charts the travails of 39-year-old Vicky (Griselda Siciliani), single, chaotic, envious self-saboteur who finally realizes her insecurities lead her to one crisis after another, and finally, to weekly psychotherapy sessions. In this third season, Vicky is seemingly happy, in love, with a new architecture degree, but struggling to find a job. This is how she and Martina (Nicole) meet.

“For me, singing and acting are two worlds that seem very different, but in reality, they are pretty similar — especially if you are passionate about it,” Nicki tells Billboard about her first foray into acting. “Before I acted for the first time, I was afraid of not doing it well, and also a little hesitant to let myself go. Besides needing to fulfill a character and a script, it’s also about enjoying it and letting yourself go. But I think I had a team that made it really, really easy for me, and I enjoyed it a lot. So, for me, they complement each other.”

Nicole’s character enters the scene as a sweet and seemingly unassuming young woman applying for a job at the exact same moment as Vicky. Martina is not just any candidate — she’s the granddaughter of one of the city’s most renowned architects, which immediately sets the stakes higher for Vicky. Despite her own qualifications and unwavering belief that she deserves the position, Vicky can’t help but feel threatened by Martina’s family legacy and youthful energy. This encounter stirs up Vicky’s insecurities and sets the stage for a spirited rivalry, as she fears that Martina might easily win the opportunity she’s worked so hard for. Later, they bond, and Martina becomes Vicky’s assistant.

Nicki Nicole’s transition from music to acting reflects a broader trend of artists exploring multiple creative avenues. Fans who know her for chart-topping hits were curious to see how her on-stage charisma would translate to screen presence. Nicole herself acknowledges that performing on stage helped her bring confidence and energy to her acting, making her debut performance smoother than she initially expected.

While Martina initially appears reserved, her character gradually reveals layers of wit, determination, and subtle cunning. Nicole mentions that Virtudes is not a one-dimensional character, and this complexity was exciting to explore. “I think people will be surprised to see a side of Martina that is smart and strategic, not just sweet,” she says. This duality allows the series to explore themes of competition, mentorship, and friendship in a workplace setting, adding depth to the otherwise lighthearted tone of the romcom.

Already a massive Envidiosa fan, Nicole hinted that there was possibly “something good” to come from Virtudes in upcoming seasons, but she did have some advice for Vicky’s therapist: “She should be more strict with her.”

The show’s third season also brings attention to contemporary issues in the architecture world, including nepotism, generational clashes, and the challenges young professionals face when entering competitive industries. Martina’s family background introduces these dynamics organically, giving audiences a lens through which to see how ambition, privilege, and talent intersect. Nicole explains that playing Martina offered her the chance to observe these interactions closely and understand character motivations on a deeper level.

Fans of Envidiosa have responded positively to Nicole’s performance, praising her ability to balance humor, vulnerability, and charm. Social media has been abuzz with comments about her natural chemistry with Siciliani, and viewers are eager to see how the relationship between Vicky and Martina evolves. With such a promising start, Nicki Nicole may find that acting becomes another long-term passion alongside her music career.