Nicholas Dewan Sagar (born 7 January 1988) is a British actor and model. He is known for roles on television series Queen of the South and The Haves and the Have Nots, and for playing Kevin Richards in the romantic comedy trilogy, The Princess Switch.
Nick Sagar | |
|---|---|
| Born | Nicholas Dewan Sagar[1] 7 January 1988[2] London, England, U.K. |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2009–present |
Life and career
editSagar was born and raised in London, England. He is Jamaican and Guyanese.[3] In an interview for Timid Magazine he said: "I loved being mixed race growing up. I think you’re right in saying I saw myself as whole rather than half. I just thought I am Black. I am Indian. I fully embraced both heritages, which was a cool thing because I could relate to everyone."[4] He has a younger brother, Sean, who is also an actor. Sagar made his debut on British television in 2009 and later moved to Los Angeles and debuted appearing in an episode of NCIS: Los Angeles.[5] He made his big screen debut appearing in the 2012 crime drama film, Ill Manors.[6][7]
In 2017, Sagar was cast as Detective Alonzo Loya in the USA Network crime drama series, Queen of the South. He left the series after two seasons. Also in 2017, he joined the cast of Oprah Winfrey Network prime time soap opera, The Haves and the Have Nots as Charles Frederickson, the new love interest for Candace Young (Tika Sumpter).[8] He was a regular cast member from season 4 to season 7 and returned in a recurring basis for the show's eighth and final season. He also had the recurring role during the second season of Shadowhunters and guest-starred in two episodes of Supergirl.[9]
In 2018, Sagar starred opposite Vanessa Hudgens in the romantic comedy film, The Princess Switch for Netflix.[10] He returned to the role in its sequels, The Princess Switch: Switched Again (2020) and The Princess Switch 3: Romancing the Star (2021).[11][12] From 2021 to 2023, Sagar had a recurring role in the Starz comedy series, Run the World.[13] In 2024, he starred in the erotic thriller film, Mea Culpa, by Tyler Perry.[14][15]
Filmography
editFilm
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Just Like Family | Tony | Short film |
| 2010 | S.N.U.B! | Security Officer | |
| 2012 | Ill Manors | Marcell | |
| 2014 | Wasteman Diaries | Nathan | Short film |
| 2018 | The Princess Switch | Kevin Richards | |
| 2020 | The Princess Switch: Switched Again | Kevin Richards | |
| 2021 | The Princess Switch 3: Romancing the Star | Kevin Richards | |
| 2024 | Mea Culpa | Ray Hawthorne | |
| TBA | I Don't Want to Drink Your Blood Anymore | Douglas | Post-production[16] |
Television
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Gunrush | Gang Member | Television film |
| 2011 | NCIS: Los Angeles | Joseph | Episode: "Higher Power" |
| 2014 | Holby City | Joel Wallis | Episode: "The Cruellest Month" |
| 2015 | Hank Zipzer | Alex Broman | Episodes: "Last Day" and "Hank's Hero" |
| 2017–2018 | Queen of the South | Detective Alonzo Loya | Series regular, 26 episodes |
| 2017–2019 | Shadowhunters | Victor Aldertree | Recurring role, 9 episodes |
| 2017–2021 | The Haves and the Have Nots | Charles Frederickson | Series regular (seasons 4–7), recurring (season 8) |
| 2019 | Supergirl | Russell Rogers / Rip Roar | Episodes: "Confidence Women" and "Dangerous Liaisons" |
| 2020–2022 | Borrasca | Officer Ramirez | Poscast series, 6 episodes |
| 2021–2023 | Run the World | Anderson | Recurring role, 7 episodes |
References
edit- ^ "Nick Sagar". TVGuide.com.
- ^ "Nick Sagar | Movies and Filmography". AllMovie.
- ^ Moore, Camille (8 July 2021). "10 Things You Didn't Know about Nick Sagar".
- ^ "Timid Magazine | Nick Sagar". timidmag.com.
- ^ Seth, Kenisha (27 February 2021). "Interview with Nick Sagar from Run the World, Queen of the South, and The Princess Switch". PhotoBook Magazine.
- ^ "Ill Manors | Rotten Tomatoes". rottentomatoes.com. 10 August 2016.
- ^ Bradshaw, Peter (7 June 2012). "Ill Manors – review" – via The Guardian.
- ^ "Charles Reveals His True Colors". Oprah.com.
- ^ Swift, Andy (31 October 2019). "Supergirl Adds Shadowhunters Baddie as Formidable New Foe in Season 5".
- ^ "The Princess Switch | Rotten Tomatoes". rottentomatoes.com. 16 November 2018.
- ^ Harvey, Dennis (19 November 2020). "'The Princess Switch: Switched Again' Review: It's Vanessa Hudgens Times Three in Cozy Netflix Sequel".
- ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (15 April 2021). "Netflix Vanessa Hudgens Pic 'Princess Switch 3' Rounds Out Cast With Will Kemp, Amanda Donohoe & Remy Hii".
- ^ Rosario, Alexandra Del (29 October 2020). "'Run The World': Erika Alexander Joins Cast As Recurring; Starz Comedy Begins Production In Harlem".
- ^ Kennedy, Lisa (23 February 2024). "'Mea Culpa' Review: Who's Really to Blame, and for What?" – via NYTimes.com.
- ^ "Mea Culpa | Rotten Tomatoes". rottentomatoes.com. 23 February 2024.
- ^ Grobar, Matt (22 April 2022). "'I Don't Want To Drink Your Blood Anymore', 'Forgive Me Father', 'Abigail', 'Condition Of Return', 'Bellmount' And 'Rabbit Hole' Set Casts; Acquisitions By Grindstone, MarVista, Freestyle, More – Film Briefs".
External links
edit- Nick Sagar at IMDb