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Nicolas Alves is quickly becoming a familiar face on European TV. At just 16, the singer who fans liken to Harry Styles has moved from online covers to national stages, a junior Eurovision spot and now a feature on a Netflix series.
Early life and musical roots that shaped a teen star
Nicolas was born in the UK and relocated to Portugal at age ten. He began sharing music online at 13.
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- Languages: sings in English and Portuguese.
- Style: often compared on TikTok to contemporary pop icons.
- Image: known for his longer hair and charismatic stage presence.
He has been developing his craft since his early teens, posting covers and building an audience before major TV exposure.
How The Voice Kids Portugal propelled him into the spotlight
Nicolas reached national attention during The Voice Kids Portugal in 2022.
- Stage highlights included renditions of “Beggin’”, “They Don’t Care About Us”, and “Somebody To Love”.
- His performances are available online for viewers to watch and judge for themselves.
- Final result: runner-up in the competition.
The show helped cement his reputation as a polished young vocalist and opened doors to further TV appearances.
Junior Eurovision 2022: representing Portugal in Yerevan
In 2022 Nicolas took the stage at the Junior Eurovision Song Contest in Yerevan, Armenia.
He performed “Anos 70”, a track written by Carolina Deslandes, a prominent Portuguese singer-songwriter and former coach on The Voice Portugal.
- Theme: the song playfully longs for the music and vibe of the 1970s.
- Score: 121 points.
- Placement: 8th out of 16 contestants — a strong result for Portugal.
“Anos 70” has an official music video and remains available on streaming platforms such as Spotify and Apple Music.
From national contests to Netflix: a fourth TV outing
After talent shows and Eurovision, Nicolas appears on Netflix’s Simon Cowell: The Next Act.
This marks his fourth televised project. The Netflix exposure introduces him to a wider, international audience.
Key point: his journey reflects a steady climb from online covers to high-profile TV features.
Continued TV presence: New Year’s Gala and collaborations
Nicolas kept a TV presence in 2023 with a New Year’s Eve Gala performance.
- Event: Gala de Fim de Ano (New Year’s Eve Gala) featuring alumni from The Voice ecosystem.
- Performance: a cover of Lenny Kravitz’s “Are You Gonna Go My Way”.
- Collaboration: shared the stage with Tiago Barbosa, a former adult contestant from The Voice Portugal.
These appearances show he’s not pausing his momentum and continues to build a varied performance portfolio.
