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Nicolas Vega
Verified
Lead Entertainment Reporter, CNBC Make It
Astoria
Beats
EntertainmentPolitics Riots Human Rights
Everything else, especially sport.
Content
WNBA champion Sabrina Ionescu once had to recruit her own basketball team: It 'fueled who I am as an athlete'
By Nicolas Vega Verified, Nicolás Vega| CNBC Verified Even as a child, nothing could keep Sabrina Ionescu off the basketball court. The 27-year-old New York Liberty point guard was always drawn to the game and went to great lengths to make sure she could play it. In middle school, her school informed her that they didn't have enough players to field a girls team.
By Nicolas Vega Verified, Nicolás Vega| CNBC Verified John Boyega nearly went broke in his quest to land a life-changing "Star Wars" role. The 33-year-old, who played the stormtrooper Finn in the trilogy of blockbusters, revealed this week that he took his bank account close to zero while traveling to meet director J.J. Abrams to discuss the role when he was still an unknown actor. After several rounds of auditions, Abrams sent Boyega an email inviting him to a meeting while the director was in London.
How 'White Lotus' fans can get the best Thailand travel deals: 'Price alerts are going to be more important than ever,' one expert says
By Nicolas Vega Verified, Nicolás Vega| CNBC Verified If the third season of "The White Lotus" has you thinking that it's time to plan a vacation to Thailand, you're not alone. The hit HBO series — which returned to TV screens in February — has created a surge of interest in the latest locale where its eponymous fictional hotel is set. "After the White Lotus premiere, there was a big spike up," says Kate Bodden, a spokesperson for the airfare search platform Skiplagged.
Company Info
CNBC Make It
CNBC, or the Consumer News and Business Channel, is a prominent global business news television channel and digital platform. Launched in 1989, it provides extensive coverage of business and financial events, helping viewers understand their impact on personal finances. CNBC broadcasts over 23 hours of live programming each weekday, featuring popular shows like *Squawk Box*, *Fast Money*, and *Mad Money with Jim Cramer*. In addition to its television offerings, CNBC operates a 24/7 digital platform that delivers real-time news, analysis, and market data through its website and mobile apps. The company also offers subscription-based services for exclusive content and insights. With a global reach of over 450 million consumers each month, CNBC serves a diverse audience, including investors, financial advisors, and business professionals. Its network includes more than 20 bureaus worldwide and regional channels like CNBC Asia and CNBC Europe, enhancing its accessibility and localized content.
London, United Kingdom, United Kingdom
+1 201-735-2622
Founded: 1989