This is a question I get asked all the time, either at an event I am hosting, a fashion week party or when I am stopped at an airport on my way to host an event or film a show. So...I felt it was time to "update" my reel. Several years ago, I hired the FAB Brian Rose of B. Rose Productions to do my Reel--for TV and Appearance purposes, as well as for the fact that all those "Hollywood" people kept telling me I needed one.
He did such a great job that I called him up again to update it and do a "New-and-Improved" version. Unlike the last one--it features my Virgin Mobile "Sparah" Commercial as well as...
My "Chica Orbit" Commercial...
My time co-hosting the Live 2011 Academy Awards Red Carpet for TV Guide Network, and much much more...
As Chica Orbit's"Style Chico" (yes, I just gave myself that title!), I have been attending several FABULOSO Award Show Red Carpets with my most GORGEOUS date--La Chica Orbit, of course! Last month, I attended the 2011 Premios Juventud Awards in Miami as well as filmed a vignette on the "blue carpet". During that awards show, I debuted my exclusive Limited Edition "Nick Verreos for Chica Orbit" Gum Case:
I designed the graphics for this FAB Gum Case which was inspired by the Orbit Gum logo naturally. And then, EACH case was HAND-PAINTED with my original design. I also autographed the Limited Edition cases!
Nick Verreos, 2011 Premios Juventud blue carpet, Miami
I was "over the moon" to see the results and yes, I got to keep "one or two" for my own use: I have one for Orbit Gum--and one for my Business Cards--oh and one for my Credit Cards...Wait! That's more than two! Oooops!!!
Also--for all my Spanish-Speaking peeps--Check out the new September Edition of People EnEspañolwith singer Jenni Rivera on the cover:
I was so excited to open it up and see a photo of our Chica Orbit People En Español Geek To Chic Winner, the lovely Noemi Salazar---who wore one of my original "Nick Verreos for Orbit" designs--a one-shoulder chiffon cocktail dress featuring one of the iconic Orbit Gum prints to People En Español "50 Más Bellos" Party in NYC:
People En Español Geek To Chic Winner, Noemi Salazar (top right photo) in "Nick Verreos for Orbit" original dress, People En Español "50 Más Bellos" Party NYC
Chica Orbit and Nick Verreos at thePeople En Español "50 Más Bellos" Party NYC
Maybe if I run into a Chica Orbit fan in one of my many travels--I might give you a "Nick Verreos Chica Orbit" gum case--depending on how stylish, fashionable--or yes, if you happen to have Orbit Gum in your bag or purse!!!! We'll see...
Boca Sucia...Sensacion Limpia No Matter What...Especially in Miami:
Nick Verreos, Premios Juventud 2011 Miami
Last week I had the pleasure of flying to Miami for Univision Network's "Premios Juventud 2011"(Spanish-Speaking "Teen Choice Awards"). I have gone consecutively for the past several years, as the "Style Guy" for Chica Orbit (the Latina Orbit Gum Girl) and even designed several Custom "Nick Verreos for Chica Orbit" designs for her for the red carpet so I was ready to return to Miami!
The last time I saw Chica Orbit was at the People En Español "50 Más Bellos" (50 Most Beautiful) Party in NYC back in May, so I was excited to reunite with the gorgeous Chica at "Premios Juventud 2011"!!
Miami Beach, view from the Gansevoort Miami Beach Hotel
I arrived in HOT & HUMID Miami (about 90 Degrees Fahrenheit-but with the humidity it felt like 110!) and checked in to the FAB Gansevoort Miami Beach Hotelon Collins Avenue in the heart of South Beach.
I just LOVE that hotel: Perfect location, great rooms, beach and stupendous pools! (photo above)
The lobby also has an immense fish and shark tank that well, you gotta see to believe (photo above)! And of course, there's the chi-chi $100-for-a-skirt-steak STK Restaurant (I never went...not in my budget kids! Instead I dined at a Venezuelan-Argentinian Cafe called "Cafe Charlotte" on Washington Avenue and had an $8.95 Venezuelan Pabellon Thank You VERY MUCH--and it was GOOOOOOD!!!!!!)
Blue Carpet Boy: Nick Verreos, Premios Juventud 2011
But enough about the Perfect weather, perfect beach, oh-so-nice Gansevoort Hotel pool and delicious (and cheap) dining. I was there to attend "Premios Juventud 2011" with my date, the beautiful and ever-so-chic Chica Orbit. The televised awards show were this past Thursday evening at the BankUnited Center at the University of Miami in Coral Gables Florida (about half an hour from Miami depending on traffic).
Best Dressed Couple: Chica Orbit and Nick Verreos, Premios Juventud 2011
Chica Orbit wore a white cotton pique shift dress with short sleeves featuring "Orbit Logo" buttons. I wore my Reiss silver suit, TopMan turquoise blue tie, Brooks Brothers pocket scarf (all bought! Not borrowed , Thank You!) and the Swarovski crystal "Orbit Pin" I made.
Chica Orbit, "Premios Juventud 2011" blue carpet
We arrived right in the "thick of it"--when all the Top Latin American Stars--from TV and Music--were arriving. It was INSANE!! Somehow, we made it through the madness and filmed a fun "vignette" with Univision's "Fashionista", Rodner Figueroa. It aired about 40 minutes into the "Pre-Show" Program LIVE on Univision Network and it was a BLAST to shoot!!!! I got some "Screen Shots" from my TV in case you missed it:
Nick Verreos and Rodner Figueroa, Chica Orbit Premios Juventud 2011 "Blue Carpet" Vignette
Nick TING: This is the part in the vignette where they put the Orbit Gum "ting" in my teeth---sorry it didn't come through in the photo, but you get the gist :)
After we did the blue carpet, we headed to our Box Suite Section (I know, very chic-chi!), to watch the show (look at the audience above!) and enjoy hors d'oeuvres of shrimp cocktail, sushi, beef skewers, crab cakes and cheese.
The "Premios Juventud 2011" Box/Suite Buffet Sampler
I also took some photos with some fans of Project Runway, Orbit Gum (and me!!!), who happened to also be at one of the nearby box/suites: Look at their faces--LOVE THEM!!!!! I had such a fun time with Chica Orbit and doing the "blue carpet" Orbit Gum/Chica Orbit vignette with "my boy", Univision's Rodner Figueroa. All in all, I say it was a very successful Miami trip. Cannot wait to do it again!!!!
Click Below for a short video I shot of the "Premios Juventud 2011" blue carpet and Chica Orbit:
Stylish Orbit: Chica Orbit--in "Nick Verreos/NIKOLAKI for Orbit Gum" custom dress--and Nick Verreos, Premios Juventud 2010
I just arrived in Miami--one of my FAVORITE cities in the USA--as well as the World, just two days after returning from my two-week trip to Europe!! (yes, I am trying to rack up LOTS of Frequent Flyer Miles!) Why am I here, you may ask? Well, I am attending Univision's "Premios Juventud 2011" , the Spanish-speaking version of the "Teen Choice Awards", kind of...well, just a bit more FAB than those. The PJ's give awards for both music, TV, movies to winners that are voted on by the Spanish-speaking public.
As the Chica Orbit/Orbit Gum "Style Guy", I've been privileged enough to be invited for several years now with my ever-so-stylish girlfriend, the Chica Orbit. Every year, we have a BLAST walking the "Red Carpet" (sometimes it's purple, so it's not really red...) as well as attend the fun awards show. I've also designed and created custom dresses for Chica Orbit to wear at Premios Junevtud in the past which have been a big hit--and so fun to do!
Premios Juventud Fashion Divas: Nick Verreos, Chica Orbit and Rodner Figueroa
This year, once again I will also be there with Chica Orbit and will also be talking with Univision's "Style Guy", the one and only Rodner Figueroa. So make sure to watch for us on the Red Carpet!!
It airs THIS Thursday, July 21st on Univision. Nominees (and expected to attend) include:
Shakira
Ricky Martin
Enrique Iglesias
Chayanne
Don't miss it!!! Or as we say "No te lo pierdes"!!!! Va ser INCREIBLE!!! It will be INCREDIBLE!
Más Bellos Arrivals: Nick Verreos and Chica Orbit, Gustavino's NYC
I had a really fun time speaking on various subjects including why I was in Manhattan (to attend the FABULUSA Fiesta "50MásBellos" with La Chica Orbit) as well as talked about my clothing line, NIKOLAKI, and...
How my mom (above with my very dapper Diplomat Dad) and grandma and all Latina Women influence me...
Click Below for my Exclusive Video Interview with MyLatinoVoice.com:
This is a question I get asked all the time, either at an event I am hosting, a fashion week party or when I am stopped at an airport on my way to host an event or film a show. So...I felt it was time to "update" my reel. Several years ago, I hired the FAB Brian Rose of B. Rose Productions to do my Reel--for TV and Appearance purposes, as well as for the fact that all those "Hollywood" people kept telling me I needed one.
He did such a great job that I called him up again to update it and do a "New-and-Improved" version. Unlike the last one--it features my Virgin Mobile "Sparah" Commercial as well as...
As the Chica Orbit/Orbit Gum "Style Guy", I've been privileged enough to be invited for several years now with my ever-so-stylish girlfriend, the 
