Biography

Nicholas Gabriel Reyes (born Nicholas Oleksak), is an American actor of Mexican-Czechoslovakian descent. Nicholas is the second of three sons born to Gloria and Paul.

At an early age Nicholas began travelling abroad with his family, developing an interest in other cultures. His love of film ranges from classic silent, noir, to modern day blockbusters, independent, foreign, and anime. Nicholas also has a passion for cooking authentic Mexican cuisine and mixology. As a youth, he also aspired to be a professional athlete and participated in a wide variety of sports.

Nicholas' mother encouraged the arts and was enrolled in a variety of classes from tap to ballroom dancing, violin, and guitar, to martial arts and fencing. At the age of eight he began participating in community theatre and was cast as Sir Andrew in a children's production of Twelfth Night. Nicholas continued to perform in both middle and high school productions. In the latter of which was The Boys Next Door as Barry Klemper.

After high school Nicholas chose to attend college for a formal education and began to cultivate his studies in theatre. He graduated with a BA in Theatre, with Acting Honors and a certificate in Film Studies. After college he enrolled at the Chicago Actors Studio in Chicago to focus on acting in film under Edward Dennis Fogell. Since 2019 he has been studying The Chubbuck Technique under Maureen Cashin Bolog, instructor and owner of Actor's Craft in Kenosha, Wisconsin where he currently is a student. Nicholas has been cast in numerous independent film productions in various roles and genres.
- IMDb mini biography by: Maureen Bolog