Creative freedom: Get to know actress/singer Mila Nabours
She may have started out as a gymnast phenom with a stellar career ahead of her in one respect. Yet even after switching gears to a recording artist, Mila Nabours continues to flip from strength to strength with singular panache as her latest EP Vision continues to make waves worldwide.
Vision speaks to a generation of teens trying to discover themselves and their life’s direction in a post-COVID world. Outside of music, Mila lends her voice to bring awareness to autism through the charity Spreading the Love.
Outside of the entertainment world, Mila is a typical teenager that enjoys long-boarding, biking, laughing with friends and making comedic content. But what else is lying underneath and ahead for the rising star? We were lucky enough to ask her ourselves.
What first made you fall in love with dance?
Since I was little I’ve always loved dancing, I just never took it seriously, since I spent all my time growing up in the gym doing gymnastics!
Who are some dancers that you really admire?
Bailey Sok & Charlize Glass!
Tell us about how your dancing led to your first acting role.
During the time when I booked my first film, I was a competitive dancer, and was fortunate enough to have been found on Instagram by the director— she thought I was perfect for the role!
Before that all happened, had you ever envisioned yourself acting?
I was interested in pursuing acting, but didn’t know what it would lead to or how it would work out. Shooting this film made me absolutely fall in love with acting and being on set.
What was your biggest challenge while transitioning into acting?
Getting comfortable with the camera, and being able to fully commit to the vulnerability in each and every character.
What do you consider to be your biggest success so far?
I am most proud of the firm film I ever did, Feet of Fire, as it was really the start of my acting career and an empowering role. Additional credits in Kleptos, the award-winning short, and Dhar Mann episodes have built on that foundation.
What are some dream projects you hope to work on in the future?
I’d love to explore all sorts of new characters in film, in specific I think doing a thriller movie would be an absolute blast.
Are there any people in the industry you’d particularly like to work alongside?
I look up to lots of artists, Zendaya and Gerard Butler are two of my favorites.
What are some of your favorite films?
London Has Fallen, Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, and the Harry Potter series are some of my favorites !!
What advice would you give to someone who’s just getting started as an actor?
Patience and smart work is everything! Do it because you love it, and don’t have expectations. Things will happen with time, focus on your craft and getting as much experience as you can.
Can you tell us anything about your upcoming acting projects?
I’m currently on set filming an episode for a YouTube series as I’m writing this! I always post updates on my projects or when I have something coming out, on my Instagram. Recent work includes the 2024 acting demo reel, Dhar Mann episodes, and the short film Kleptos.
You’re also a musician. When did you first start playing music?
I played violin and piano as a kid, but honestly was never really into it. I found my love for singing throughout the years growing up and was lucky enough to start my music career during the beginning of the pandemic!
How does music satisfy your creativity differently than acting?
I feel like I have the most amount of creative freedom when it comes to finding new sounds and different ways to piece together lyrics and stories.
What was the process of writing and recording your EP Vision like?
I wrote and recorded one song at a time, and wanted to keep a similar vibe throughout each song! I’d do a writing session for each song followed by a recording session, and then move onto the next.
Do you have any more EPs or albums currently in the works?
I’m definitely planning to do another EP/ album at some point of this year, but right now I’m getting to release my next single! Post-Vision singles include Memory, Fever Dream, and Let Loose, alongside live performances and tours.
Who are some of your favorite musicians?
The Weeknd, Chase Atlantic, Doja Cat, and Billie Eilish.
Do you have a five year plan?
In my five years I hope to be working on film/tv, as well as doing live performances! As a UCSB student she continues to balance studies with acting and music while planning live performances including the Panama stop on the Fashion Life Tour in March 2026.
Balancing College Life at UCSB with Entertainment Career
Full-time student at UC Santa Barbara juggling studies, acting, and music. Instagram highlights reference junior year and UCSB experiences in 2025. The campus setting now anchors her schedule between classes and set calls, with late-night writing sessions squeezed between lectures and rehearsals. She has described the adjustment as learning to protect focus time while still showing up for friends and campus events. Mila keeps a running list of deadlines on her phone and blocks out travel windows months ahead so that tour dates and filming blocks do not collide with midterms. The routine has sharpened her time management, and she credits the structure for keeping her output consistent even when academic demands spike.
Personal Advocacy Beyond Autism: Alzheimer's Awareness
Memory dedicated to losing someone to Alzheimer’s and raising awareness. Written with family involvement including dad on piano/strings. The track arrived as a quiet departure from her earlier pop-leaning singles, leaning instead on sparse arrangement and direct storytelling. Mila has said the song began as a private family conversation before it moved into the studio, where the addition of live strings gave it the weight she wanted. Proceeds and streaming attention have been directed toward organizations working on Alzheimer’s research and caregiver support. She has performed the song at smaller charity events and used social posts to invite listeners to share their own stories, turning the release into an ongoing conversation rather than a one-time statement.
Recent Music Releases and Live Performances
Singles: Memory (Alzheimer’s tribute), Fever Dream (Aug 2025), Let Loose. Live performances including 2024 tour stops and upcoming Fashion Life Tour in Panama March 2026. The new material shows a widening range, from the introspective tone of Memory to the brighter, club-ready energy of Let Loose. Fever Dream landed mid-summer and quickly became a playlist staple on streaming platforms. Onstage, Mila has moved from opening slots to headline club dates, testing longer sets that mix the Vision catalog with the newer singles. The Panama booking places her on a multi-artist bill during Fashion Week, an opportunity that pairs music with the visual and runway elements she has long admired. Fans tracking her feed have seen rehearsal clips and behind-the-scenes footage that map the distance traveled since the first pandemic-era recordings.
Short Film Success: Kleptos and Festival Recognition
Short film Kleptos starring Mila Nabours won Best Short Drama at LA Film Festival. Co-stars Madison Russ and Dax Campbell. The project gave her a contained but intense role that leaned into suspense and moral gray areas, a step beyond the tone of her earlier feature work. Festival screenings brought direct feedback from audiences and programmers, something she has cited as valuable for shaping future choices. The win added Kleptos to a growing reel that already includes Feet of Fire and various Dhar Mann episodes. Mila has noted that the shorter format forces tighter choices in performance and pacing, lessons she carries into longer-form auditions. The recognition has opened conversations with directors who first encountered her through the festival circuit rather than open casting calls.
Across these updates, Mila Nabours keeps the same curiosity that marked her earliest moves from the gym floor to the soundstage. College has added new variables, yet the through-line remains a steady push toward projects that stretch her range while staying grounded in the personal stories she wants to tell. The calendar ahead shows both academic milestones and stage dates, and the pattern suggests she will keep folding each new lane into the next without losing momentum.
