Marc Christopher Gwynne Ellis, commonly known as Marc Ellis, is a New Zealand businessman, television presenter and former professional rugby player.
During his sporting career in the 1990s and 2000s, he played in both rugby union and rugby league.
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- Full Name: Marc Christopher Gwynne Ellis
- Stage Name: Marc Ellis
- Date of birth: October 8, 1971
- Age: 52 years old
- Place of birth: Wellington, New Zealand.
- Nationality: New Zealander
- Occupation: Business
- Height: 1.78m
- Parents: Chris Ellis, Agustina Ellis.
- Siblings: unknown
- Spouse: Agustina Mon, Linda Codegoni
- Children: Sofia and Tomas
- Relationship: Married
- Net worth: $14 million
Early life and education
Marc Ellis was born in Wellington, New Zealand on October 8, 1971. He was raised by his parents Chris Ellis and Agustina Ellis. There is little information about his siblings.
Ellis received his Bachelor of Arts in Finance from Morehouse College. He then earned his Master of Business Administration in Finance and Marketing from New York University’s Leonard N. Stern School of Business.
Ethically, Marc Ellis is of New Zealand descent. Regarding his religious beliefs, he was raised in the Christian faith.
Career
Marc Ellis is a professional athlete who played rugby union for the All Blacks and rugby league for the Auckland Warriors in the 1990s and early 2000s.
He notably holds the record for most tries scored by an individual in a Rugby World Cup match, achieved in 1995.
Ellis is also a well-known television personality. From 1996 to 2005, he was a regular host on the talk show “SportsCafe“, where he was known for his bold and offbeat sense of humor, which won him awards”larrikin” reputation.
His engaging personality saw him named New Zealand Television Personality of the Year in 2006 and 2007.
In addition to his television work, Ellis co-founded the successful juice company “Charlie’s” in the late 1990s. He has also appeared on television shows such as “Celebrity Treasure Island” and travel documentaries with fellow presenter Matthew Ridge. Ellis even caused a stir in 2003 when he proposed a hypothetical public holiday called ““National Nude Day.”
Social media
- Instagram Username: @marcellis_insta
- Facebook Name: Marc-Ellis
- Twitter Username: @MarcEllisNZ
Personal life
Marc Ellis has been married twice. His first wife was Agustina Mon. They married in 2006 and had two children together before separating in 2013.
His partner is Linda Codegoni, they have two children named Sofia and Tomas.
List of movies played
- SportsCafe (1996 – 2005, 2008 – 2011)
- In the Deep (with Matthew Ridge)
- The Time of Your Life (with Matthew Ridge)
- Matthew and Marc’s Rocky Road (with Matthew Ridge)
- The game consists of two rounds.
- The Other Half’s Life (2009-2010)
Net worth
Former New Zealand rugby player Marc Ellis has demonstrated impressive business skills outside of his sporting career.
In 2010, Ellis made headlines when he sold his juice company, Charlie’s, to Japanese beverage giant Asahi for a reported $14 million.
