Marc Buckner is a South African model and actor who rose to fame playing the bachelor on the second season of the reality TV show The Bachelor South Africa.
He has also acted in Bollywood TV serials, commercials and magazines. He is an avid traveler and animal lover who enjoys exploring new places and cultures.
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- Full name: Marc Buckner
- Date of Birth: December 2, 1982
- Age: 42
- Gender: Male
- Birthplace: Cape Town, South Africa
- Nationality: South African
- Occupation: Model, actor
- Height: 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)
- Parents: None
- Brothers and sisters: None
- Spouse: No
- Children: None
- Relationships: Dating Jo-Marie Harteveldt
- Net worth: $1 million
Early life and education
Marc Buckner, 42, was born on December 2, 1982, in Cape Town, South Africa.
He has not revealed much about his parents, siblings, or education, but he has a close relationship with his dog, LuSi, who often appears on his Instagram account.
He grew up in a multicultural environment and loves traveling and learning new languages. He speaks English, Afrikaans, Italian and Turkish.
Personal life
Marc Buckner is currently dating Namibian model Jo-Marie Harteveld, whom he met through their mutual agency, Boss Models.
They have been dating since mid-2023 and plan to travel and create content together. They both love animals and nature and often post pictures of their adventures on social media.
Prior to dating JoMarie, Mark was engaged to speech therapist and model Marissa van Wyk, whom he proposed to during the 2020 final of The Bachelor South Africa.
However, the two broke up soon after the show ended, citing incompatible personalities and different goals in life. Mark has dated other women as well, but he has kept his personal life private and low-key.
Profession
Mark Buckner began his career as a model and has worked in various countries including Italy, Turkey and India.
He has modeled for brands including Dolce & Gabbana, Armani and Hugo Boss, and has appeared in magazines including GQ, Men’s Health and Cosmopolitan. He has also starred in campaigns for products including Axe, Coca-Cola and Samsung.
He made his acting debut in the 2018 Bollywood television series The Untold Story of Karenjit Kaur, playing the role of Sunny’s husband Daniel Weber.
He received critical acclaim for his performance and won fans in India. He also starred in the 2019 South African film The Last Victim, playing a former police officer investigating a series of murders.
He became the star of The Bachelor South Africa in 2020, where he had to choose from 22 women vying for his heart.
He eventually proposed to Marisia van Wyk, but the two broke up shortly after the show ended. He said he enjoyed the experience and learned more about himself and relationships.
He is currently working on his own travel and lifestyle show where he will showcase his adventures and insights in different countries and cultures.
He also plans to emigrate from South Africa with his dog and family for safety and economic reasons.
Awards
Marc Buckner has not won any major awards in his modeling or acting career, but he has been nominated for several awards, such as;
- He won the 2018 Indian Television Academy Award for Best Actor in a Television Series for his outstanding performance in The Untold Story of Karenjit Kaur-Sunny Leone.
- The most stylish male celebrities at the 2020 SA Style Awards.
- 2020 People Magazine Awards Sexiest Man Alive.
net worth
Mark Buckner has an estimated net worth of $1 million, which he has earned through his modeling and acting career. He also makes money through social media endorsements and sponsorships.
Social Media
- Instagram: @marcbuckner
- Twitter: @marcbuckner
Filmography
- Karenjit Kaur-Sunny Leone Untold Story
- The final victim
- Bachelor SA
