Meet the family of Jarah Mariano, the model who secretly married actor Milo Ventimiglia. Plus, Us Weekly revealed that the couple got married earlier this year, inviting close family and friends to their small wedding ceremony. In a photo that went viral on social media last year, the married couple were first spotted together, guzzling champagne.
Read everything we know about Jarah’s father, mother, and siblings in this article here.
Jarah Mariano Family
Jarah Mariano is believed to have been born into her family as Jarah-Evelyn Makalapua Mariano. Her father’s name may have been Robert Mariano and her mother’s name was Renee Danok Loo.
During Asian Pacific American Heritage Month 2021, Marian shared a lot about her heritage.
“I couldn’t be prouder to represent my community, I always get asked, ‘Where are you from?’ or ‘What are you?’. I explain that I was born in Hawai’i, but also raised in California,” she added. “My mom is of Korean descent, but was born and raised in Hawai’i. My dad is also from Hawai’i, his mom is Native Hawaiian and we don’t know who his father is. He was adopted by the Mariano family, which is where my last name comes from.”
Jarah moved to New York City and attended Pace University, where she graduated with a degree in Communication Studies with a concentration in Media Studies.
Jarah is a model who has appeared in numerous Victoria’s Secret catalogs as well as advertisements for MAC, Abercrombie & Fitch, Armani Exchange and other brands. She has also modeled for Sports Illustrated, where she debuted in the 2008 Swimsuit Issue.
Jarah is represented by Next Models Los Angeles, Elite Model Management NYC, and Elite Model Management Miami, according to her Instagram account. She has a few acting credits outside of her modeling career. She has appeared in a few music videos, such as JAY-Z’s “Show Me What You Got,” and she has been in a few TV shows and movies, including Chuck and The Audition.
Milo Ventimiglia and Jarah tied the knot in early 2023 in a private ceremony attended only by family and close friends, according to Us Weekly. The magazine was able to get photos of the couple wearing matching white outfits and wreaths.
When the Deuxmoi Instagram account first went public with their relationship in 2022, fans first learned about Ventimiglia’s relationship with Mariano. Deuxmoi posted a photo of Ventimiglia and Mariano together on their Instagram Story in response to a follower who asked about Ventimiglia’s romantic partner. The swimsuit-clad couple appeared to be opening a bottle of champagne together and grinning at each other in the photo, which was originally shared by @johannacyn.
The post read, “Welcome to the neighborhood @jaharm + mi,” implying that the couple had moved to a new area. After Ventimiglia was spotted in photos obtained by TMZ with a wedding ring on her ring finger, the couple later sparked rumors of an October 2023 wedding.
Who is Jarah Mariano’s father?
Jarah Mariano’s father’s name may have been Robert Mariano. Born in October 1949, Robert is believed to be 74 years old.
Dedicating a post to her father, Jarah wrote in a Facebook post in 2011, “Fathers, stepfathers, men (straight or gay) who adopt, who act as father figures to anyone in need..you are all heroes for standing up and persevering! Sending lots of love to my dad!!”
Who is Jarah Mariano’s mother?
Renee Danok Loo may be Jarah Mariano’s mother. Public records show Jarah turned 70 in May 2023.
A LinkedIn profile that may belong to Renee shares that she is a business owner and that her company is called Island Construction Services. She was also an appraisal coordinator at Network Capital Funding Corporation from 2015 to 2018. LinkedIn also reveals that she graduated from Kapi’olani Community College in Honolulu, Hawaii.
Like her father, Jarah has also mentioned her mother in a FB post. In a post from 2019, she wrote, “Sorting boxes of photos on rainy days. Memories, notes, and anecdotes that the iPhone and its cloud could never capture. This is our old house in Kapa’a Kauai, where my mother buried my piko (Hawaiian for belly button/umbilical cord) from birth under a tree, forever connecting me to this majestic place. I felt it pull me back a few years ago when I lived in Hawai’i again for a few seasons.”
Does Jarah Mariano have any siblings?
Speaking of siblings, Jarah Mariano has a brother named Jonah Mariano. Jonah turns 45 in June 2023. You can find Jonah on FB and IG.
Related FAQs
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Where does Jarah Mariano’s family live?
Jarah Mariano’s father appears to be living in San Francisco, California while her mother is living in Mission Viejo, California.
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Is Jarah Mariano’s family on her Instagram?
No, Jarah has never posted pictures of her family on Instagram.