Meet Nick Robinson, heartthrob of the Netflix hit "Messages for Isabelle"
Actor Nick Robinson, 31, once again became one of the most talked about topics among fans of romantic films after starring in "Messages for Isabelle", alongside actress Zoey Deutch, 31.
The film quickly reached Netflix's Top 1 in several countries after its release, once again boosting the popularity of the actor, who spent a few years away from the big spotlight. Discover the real story that inspired the novel.
On social media, many fans joked that the actor was "resurrected", as he hadn't starred in a major hit of the genre for some time. His return was received with enthusiasm, especially by those who had followed his career since the 2010s.
Who is Nick Robinson?
Career
Born on March 22, 1995, in Seattle, in the state of Washington, in the United States, Nicholas John Robinson's interest in acting arose early.
At the age of 10, he joined the drama club at Campbell Hall School and began participating in theater productions. While still a teenager, he worked as a model and participated in several advertising campaigns before getting his first acting roles.
His debut took place in 2009, in the science fiction short "CC 2010". Shortly afterwards, he participated in the series "Boardwalk Empire", but it was on television that he began to become known to the public when he played Ryder Scanlon in the sitcom "Melissa & Joey", shown between 2010 and 2015.
His film career took off with "The Kings of Summer" (2013), a production highly praised by critics and shown at the Sundance Festival. However, it was in "Jurassic World" (2015) that Nick Robinson gained international recognition when he played Zach Mitchell, opposite Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard.
nick robinson, the actor that you are. pic.twitter.com/Fbb1DsVnZz
- Nick Robinson Brasil (@NickRobinsonBra) June 27, 2026
After the enormous success of the dinosaur franchise, Robinson went on to star in several films aimed at young audiences. In "The 5th Wave" (2016), Ben Parish played alongside Chloë Grace Moretz. In "Everything and Everything" (2017), he starred in a romance with Amandla Stenberg that won over many fans of the genre.
One of the actor's most memorable roles came in 2018 with "Com Amor, Simon", an adaptation of the book by Becky Albertalli. In the film, Robinson played Simon Spier, a teenager who faces the challenges of coming out about his sexuality. The production was a critical and public success and became one of the most famous teen romances of the decade.
2010 ~ 2026
nickname evolution over the years pic.twitter.com/vNktO1jKm7
- Nick Robinson Brasil (@NickRobinsonBra) June 28, 2026
In the same year, Nick Robinson joined the traditional Forbes 30 Under 30 list, in the Hollywood & Entertainment category, recognition given to young professionals who stand out in the entertainment industry.
In addition to acting, Robinson also expanded his career behind the scenes. He was executive producer of the series "Love, Victor", derived from "Com Amor, Simon", helping to continue the universe created by the film.
Later this year, Nick will be in another novel: "Charlie Harper", alongside actress Emilia Jones, with a release date scheduled for September 25, 2026 in the United States. In Brazil, there is still no forecast.
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After the success of "Voicemails for Isabelle", we will soon see Nick in another romance pic.twitter.com/2wHiLAmRYq
- Nick Robinson Brasil (@NickRobinsonBra) June 28, 2026
Personal life
Nick is the son of Denise Podnar and Michael Robinson, and grew up in a large family, with four younger brothers.
Despite having built a solid career in Hollywood, he has always kept a low profile. Unlike many colleagues of the same generation, he rarely gets involved in controversies, avoids overexposure on social media and tends to preserve his personal life.
| Nick in a photo shoot for Deadline pic.twitter.com/UZbR4umiP3
- Nick Robinson Brasil (@NickRobinsonBra) June 29, 2026
This more reserved stance gave many people the impression that he had "disappeared" in recent years, although he continued to work on smaller projects for film and television.
In his personal life, Nick Robinson is in a relationship with DJ and singer Samantha Urbani. The two started dating in 2019, after meeting through mutual friends.
According to Samantha, the romance began in an unusual way during a game of "truth or dare", which ended up leading to a meeting on Saturday Night Live and, since then, they have remained together. Although they keep their relationship out of the spotlight, the artist often shares tributes to the actor on special occasions on social media.
This past weekend was the birthday of Samantha Urbani, Nick's girlfriend. He even gave her a Frozen balloon haha pic.twitter.com/vPCmCXo0Bi
- Nick Robinson Brasil (@NickRobinsonBra) September 21, 2020
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Source: CNN