Audra Mari Biography – Audra Mari Wiki
Audra Mari is an American model and beauty pageant titleholder. She is also a television host. On July 8, 2016, she was crowned Miss World America 2016. Following that, she represented the United States at Miss World 2016 competition. At Miss Teen USA, she also represented the state of North Dakota. She was also part of the Miss USA pageants and became the 1st runner-up.
She studied at Davies High School in Fargo. While in high school she underwent bullying because of her appearance. She disclosed the bullying incident while she was in an interview with Seventeen. She discussed how as a sophomore in high school she was bullied by a group of older girls. As an adult, she took the initiative to stand up against bullying in schools. Following her high school studies, she joined North Dakota State University, where she studied public relations and communications.
On July 16, 2011, at Atlantis Paradise Island in Nassau, the Bahamas she represented her state North Dakota and became the 1st runner-up. After a period of three years, she became the winner of the Miss North Dakota USA 2014 title. In another pageant competition, the Miss USA 2014 pageant held in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, she also became the 1st runner-up. She broke the record as the highest placed for a contestant hailing from the Nort Dakota state.
She was crowned Miss World America 2016 on July 8, 2016, at National Harbor in Washington, D.C. Following that, she represented the United States at the Miss World 2016 pageant on December 18, 2016. She became sixth in the competition. Since she was the highest placing Miss World contestant from the Americas, she was awarded the title of Miss World Americas 2016.
She relocated to Miami to pursue a career in modeling when she turned 20. Some of the notable credits to her name include appearing in many H&M ads and adorning the cover of the Ocean Drive Swimsuit issue. In 2021, she proposed to be the presenter of a show on the Welcome Channel and also a local travel show for InForum online media.
Audra Mari Age
Her birth name is Audra Diane Mari. She was born on January 8, 1994, in Fargo, North Dakota, the United States.
Audra Mari Husband
She is married to her husband actor Josh Duhamel. She married on Saturday, September 10, 2022. Since late 2018, she has been in a relationship with actor Josh Duhamel. Earlier on in 2022, they announced their engagement on January 8, 2022. Her husband is much older than her with an age difference of 21 years.
The marriage is Duhamel’s second marriage after he divorced his first wife Fergie in 2019. They had a son together.
Audra Mari Wedding
She got married to her husband, actor Josh Duhamel on Saturday, September 10, 2022. Their wedding and reception took place in Fargo, North Dakota. They exchanged their vows in a charming wedding ceremony on the rooftop of the Jasper Hotel, in North Dakota.
Audra Mari Parents
She is the daughter of her father Jeff Mari, and her mother Kaley Mari. She has a sibling, a sister named Katelyn Mari. Her grandfather is from the Philippines and served as a doctor in the country before relocating to America. Her grandfather made a decision to move to the United States so as to give his family a better life. She takes pride in her Filipino ancestry and upholds the culture.
Audra Mari Height
She stands at a height of 5 feet 10 inches (1.77 meters) tall.
Audra Mari Ethnicity
She is of American nationality. She was born and brought up in the United States. When it comes to her ethnicity, she is of mixed ethnic background. His father hails from Filipino descent while her mother is white.
Audra Mari Instagram
Her Instagram handle is @audramari.