Nico Belasco is a photographer, writer, speaker, podcast host, ghost author, graphic artist, and the Vice President of Mafae Management based in Stockton, California.

At the age of twelve, he started his career in the field of photography. Through the years, he has built a portfolio by working with respected individuals of various different fields, including top models, actors, designers, musicians, politicians, and entrepreneurs. He has worked with international brands such as GUESS, Marbek and a number of Philippine based brands. Nico was also the official photographer for the Phoenix Fuel Masters, a professional basketball team in the PBA (Philippine Basketball Association) and has had his photos published in some of the top publications of the Philippines and internationally.

Aside from photography, Nico has had several written pieces published in magazines, newspapers and online. He also shares his thoughts, perspectives and experiences on his blog, “Through The Lenses”. Nico aspires to inspire as a motivational speaker, giving talks on time management, pursuing passions, photography, online learning, homeschooling and life as a creative in media. 


He enjoys letting his creativity flow as the Creative Director & Vice President of Mafae Management, where he leads a team of talented individuals that specialize in PR & marketing, social media and talent management, event organizing, digital marketing and online show production. In addition to this, he enjoys providing positive content online through his podcast, ‘The Briller Project’ wherein he sheds light on people with inspirational stories.


Nico graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication Arts and received a Leadership award for his time as an Innovative Creative Enterprise Scholar at Thames International. He now strives to continue his mission to make the world a better and brighter place by sharing his creativity and giving a platform to others to let their light shine.