Marsha Nicole

When did it all start?

It started when I was just a kid — wide-eyed, watching TV like it was a portal to another universe. I saw children laughing in commercials, shining in movies, living lives that felt larger than anything around me. I didn’t just want to watch them… I wanted to be them. I didn’t dream small. I wanted Hollywood. I wanted the lights, the magic, the transformation. Even then, I was chasing the screen. I answered an ad here in Toronto — a so-called “agency” that promised stardom if I handed over $1,000 for headshots and dreams. I walked into that office full of hope, but walked out even faster, because even as a kid, I had a sharp eye. I knew the real thing from the scam. I could feel the difference. That was the beginning — not just of my passion, but of my intuition. The fire to perform never left, but neither did the wisdom to protect it. Every step since then has been about learning the business, respecting the craft, and refusing to let go of that kid who believed it was all possible.

If you were an advertisement, what would your slogan be?

Bold & Cinematic: “Built for the spotlight. Wired for the action.”

What does your career mean to you?

This career is more than a path — it’s my purpose. Acting, for me, is not about pretending. It’s about revealing. It’s the raw, beautiful process of becoming someone else so deeply that it tells a truth I couldn’t say as myself. I’ve spent over two decades learning how to listen to characters — to carry their weight, to speak their silence, to show their fight. Every role leaves something with me. Every set teaches me something new. The stunt world taught me grit, precision, discipline — how to speak through movement. The dramatic work showed me how powerful stillness can be. I’ve lived in action. I’ve bled for the story. I’ve stood in the background and lit up the front. My career is my way of connecting — with audiences, with artists, with something bigger than myself. It’s not about being seen, it’s about making people feel. That’s the work. That’s the gift. That’s the reason I’m still here — and I’m just getting started.

What is your main motivation?

I’m driven by the power of transformation — the ability to step into another life, carry their truth, and bring it to the screen in a way that moves people. Acting and stunt work let me express everything words can’t — pain, power, resilience, vulnerability. I do this because I believe stories can heal, challenge, and connect us. I want to leave people breathless — not just from the action, but from the emotion underneath it.

What is the part you enjoy the most? And the worst?

What I love most is the moment I disappear — when the lights hit, the world fades, and I become someone else entirely. Whether it’s a charged dramatic scene or a high-impact stunt sequence, I live for that space where body, heart, and instinct take over. It’s where the truth lives — raw, real, and alive. That moment of full transformation… that’s why I do this. The worst, The hardest part is the waiting — the stillness between roles, between calls, between moments when I get to be what I was born to do. It’s giving your all to a craft that doesn’t always give back right away. The rejection, the invisibility, the quiet after something you gave your whole self to — it can shake you. And in stunt work, the physical toll is real. It hurts sometimes. But even in those moments, I remind myself: the pain is part of the purpose.

Who are your idols?

I have a few that command attention in my world. Some are from an older Era and some are more recent. Despite their ages, being younger than me, I can study their work effortlessly. I have so many but off the top of my head, I chose a handful. Dorothy Dandridge, Phylicia Rashad, Viola Davis, Zendaya, Michael Jackson, Prince Al Pachino, Robert De Niro, Gene Wilder, and Tyler Perry to name a few.

In case you need a break in your career, what else would you like to do?

I have always been drawn to counselling. I would certainly enjoy going back to school for a career in social. Or I would try One on One Therapy. I feel my mental focus and determination would allow to me take on that challenge. There is however, one area that I truly enjoy outside of acting world, That is writing. I have been secretly writing novel style manuscripts in hopes to publish one day soon.

Do you consider that nowadays there are more or less opportunities for new artists? Why?

I have mixed feelings about that. I feel like The world of entertainment has changed so much. The way films are made and the what people expect. The platforms like Netflix, Prime, Disney and Apple TV have dominated the way we watch movies and TV. With all these outlets, I do believe the opportunities are greater than before. The race for each platform creating content to keep its viewers engaged have made it easier for artists to work. most people don’t even realize but its very easy to write and create your own content to shop to these networks. Before, that was unheard of. So I would certainly contend that we do have more opportunities than ever before. Now the other side of this. I feel like although there are many more opportunities, I feel like the competition has grown substantially and because there are far more people in the game, That poses a significant alter in a non simple circumstance.

What would your idyllic life be like?

My idyllic life would be simple. I would be signed for the next 15 years to major networks. 5 major films, Tv series and Brand representation. I would own property in three beloved caribbean countries. I would have 10 published books as best sellers. The list can go on. But realistically, a simple life being a working actor is idyllic for me. all that other stuff would be great and certainly appreciated. Overall being a working actor is the one thing that makes the most sense to me.

What are your next projects?

I have a few things in the works. Just trying to get all my P’s and Q’s in order. I won’t let the cat out of the bag quite yet. I have collaborated with a few people and we are in talks right now for a things that are going to be out of this world. So hang tight for the next steps with Marsha Nicole.