Maria Menounos is an American entertainment reporter, television personality, actress and businesswoman. She has hosted Extra and E! News and served as a TV correspondent for Today, Access Hollywood, and co-hosted the Eurovision Song Contest 2006 in Athens, Greece. She also co-created and is currently CEO of online podcast series network AfterBuzz TV. Maria is currently signed to WWE where she has served as an ambassador since 2013.
Birth Name
Maria Menounos
Nickname
Maria
Profession
Actress, Television Presenter, Journalist, Professional Wrestler, Entrepreneur
Nationality
American
Personal Life
Birthday / Date of Birth
Age
She is currently 42 years old.
Sun Sign
Gemini
Ethnicity
White
She has Greek ancestry.
Religion
Christianity
Education
Menounos attended the Dormition of the Virgin Mary Greek Orthodox Church in Somerville, Massachusetts and ten went to Medford High School in Medford, MA. Later, she joined at the Emerson College in Boston.
Family Details
- Father – Costas Menounos
- Mother – Litsa Menounos
- Siblings – Peter (Younger Brother)
Marital Status
Married
Boyfriend / Spouse
Maria has dated –
- Keven Undergaro (2017-Present) – Maria met Keven Undergaro when she was attending the Emerson college. She produced a 35 mm feature film with Keven, who was the head writer at MTV’s Singled Out. She married Keven on December 31, 2017 in Times Square. On October 6, 2018, Maria and Keven married for the second time in Akovos, Greece which was an Orthodox wedding.
Physical Statistics
Height
- In feet – 5 feet 7¾ inches
- In centimeters – 172 cm
- In meters – 1.72 m
Weight
- In Kilograms – 59 kg
- In Pounds – 130 lbs
Body Measurements
- Measurements – 34-23-36
- Bust – 34 inches
- Waist – 23 inches
- Hip – 36 inches
- Bra Size – 32C
Body Build
Slim
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Hair Color
Dark Brown
Shoe Size
She wears a size 9 (US) shoe.
Dress Size
Her dress size is 5 (US).
Sexuality
Straight
Professional Statistics
Famous For
Maria is famous for being a TV correspondent for Today, Access Hollywood and Extra (in U.S.). Well known for co-hosting the Eurovision Song Contest 2006 in Athens, Greece.
Film Debut
In 2005, Maria first played a role of a nurse in the American superhero film, Fantastic Four.
Television Debut
In 1990, Maria’s debut TV show was when she hosted the Channel One News show.
Maria Menounos Favorites
- Favorite City – Boston
- Favorite Place– Greece
- Favorite Singer – Whitney Houston
- Favorite TV Show – Breaking Bad (2008-Present)
- Favorite Nail Color – Carry On by Essie
Maria Menounos Net worth
Menounos has a estimated net worth of $9 million dollars as of 2021. also co-created and is currently CEO of online podcast series network AfterBuzzTV.
Social Media Portfolio
- Facebook – Maria Menounos
- Instagram – mariamenounos
- Twitter – Maria Menounos
Some Lesser Known Facts About Maria Menounos
- Maria is very fluent in Greek.
- She had tried her luck in beauty contests as well.
- In 1995, she started competing in beauty pageants. In 1996, Maria won the title of “Miss Massachusetts Teen USA”.
- She placed second in the Miss Massachusetts USA 2000.
- In 2004, she has appeared in FHM magazine, People magazine.
- She had teamed up with Kelly Kelly to defeat the team of Eve Torres and Beth Phoenix at Wrestlemania XXVIII on April 1, 2012.
- Maria is currently signed to WWE where she has served as an ambassador since 2013.
- In August 18, 2013, at SummerSlam Axxess, she teamed up with Natalya to defeat Brie Bella and Eva Marie.
- She had been a contestant at the 14th season of Dancing With the Stars teamed with Derek Hough. She finished 4th.
- Menounos founded the charity “Take Action Hollywood!” after her trip to South Africa, where she reported on the effects of the AIDS crisis there.
- She has also beaten Jessica Alba and Charlize Theron for “Cyber Vixen of the Year” on Spike TV’s video game awards.
- Maria Menounos has hosted the WWE Hall of Fame red carpet pre-show for four years in a row (2014-2017).
- She also appeared during the event as a guest backstage interviewer for WrestleMania 31, WrestleMania 32 and WrestleMania 33.
- In 2014, Menounos won a Daytime Emmy award for Outstanding Entertainment News Program for her work on Extra.