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Mariana de Vilhena Van Zeller is a Portuguese journalist and investigative journalist and host for National Geographic.

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Best Known For:The television program Trafficked with Mariana van Zeller
Breakthrough:Appointed host of National Geographic's groundbreaking 'Trafficked' series, achieving global journalism acclaim in 2020

10 Quick Facts About Mariana de Vilhena Van Zeller

  • Full Name: Mariana de Vilhena Van Zeller
  • Nationality: Portuguese
  • Profession: Journalist and reporter
  • Known For: The television program Trafficked with Mariana van Zeller
  • Current Role: Investigative journalist and host
  • Current Employer: National Geographic
  • Date of Birth: May 7, 1976
  • Age: 50 years old
  • Place of Birth: Cascais
  • Marital Status: Married
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Mariana de Vilhena Van Zeller Age

Mariana de Vilhena Van Zeller is 50 years old. She was born on May 7, 1976, and her zodiac sign is Taurus.

Mariana de Vilhena Van Zeller Height

Mariana de Vilhena Van Zeller stands at a height of 5 feet 6 inches. This is approximately 168 cm.

Education

Her educational background includes studies at Universidade Lusófona and Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism.

  • Universidade Lusófona
    • Qualification: Bachelor's degree
    • Field of Study: International Relations
  • Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism
    • Qualification: Master's degree
    • Field of Study: Journalism
    • Period: 2001

Career & Work

Mariana de Vilhena Van Zeller's career includes news and reporting roles with National Geographic and Fusion TV.

Organization: National Geographic
Role: Host and Correspondent
Period: 2020–Present
Details: Hosts the high-profile investigative documentary series Trafficked.
Organization: Fusion TV
Role: Chief Investigative Correspondent
Period: 2013–2019
Details: Hosted 'The Vanguard' documentary series and various investigative specials.
Organization: Current TV
Role: Correspondent and Producer
Period: 2005–2013
Details: Reported for the network's flagship documentary series Vanguard.
Organization: SIC
Role: Journalist and News Presenter
Details: Portugal · Began her broadcast career at the main Portuguese television network.

Rise to Fame

Mariana de Vilhena Van Zeller rose to prominence for her role on the television show Trafficked with Mariana van Zeller.

Notable Works

Notable media work includes Trafficked with Mariana van Zeller and Vanguard.

  • TV Show: Trafficked with Mariana van Zeller (Host / Executive Producer, 2020-Present) — Award-winning National Geographic docuseries exploring global shadow economies
  • TV Show: Vanguard (Correspondent, 2005-2013) — Acclaimed investigative journalism series on Current TV

Awards & Achievements

  • George Foster Peabody Award — Peabody Awards — Documentary 'The OxyContin Express'
  • DuPont-Columbia Award — Columbia University — Investigative journalism on Current TV

Mariana de Vilhena Van Zeller Family & Relationships

Mariana de Vilhena Van Zeller is married to Darren Foster. She has 1 child, Vasco Foster.

  • Father: Eduardo van Zeller
  • Mother: Marta de Vilhena
  • Children:
    • Vasco Foster (2010)

Personal Information

  • Full Name: Mariana de Vilhena Van Zeller
  • Popular As: Mariana van Zeller
  • Gender: Female
  • Occupation: Journalist and reporter
  • Nationality: Portuguese
  • Living Status: Alive
  • Ethnicity: White

Birth & Background

  • Date of Birth: May 7, 1976
  • Age: 50
  • Birthday: May 7
  • Zodiac Sign: Taurus
  • Place of Birth: Cascais

Measurements

  • Height: 5 ft 6 in
  • Eye Color: Brown
  • Hair Color: Blonde

Family & Relationships

  • Father: Eduardo van Zeller
  • Mother: Marta de Vilhena
  • Marital Status: Married
  • Spouse / Partner: Darren Foster
  • Children: Vasco Foster

Net Worth & Income

  • Salary: $88,000–$384,000 (Estimated range)
  • Net Worth: $424,000–$6,050,000 (Estimated range)
  • Source of Income: Broadcast employment and related professional work

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  • Darren Foster (Spouse • Husband and documentary production partner)

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