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Mariana van Zeller Facts: Bio, Age, Height, Weight, Family, and Net Worth

Last Updated on April 9, 2026: By John MP

Mariana van Zeller is a Portuguese journalist and investigative journalist and host for National Geographic.

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Best Known For:Trafficked with Mariana van Zeller
Breakthrough:Launched the critically acclaimed investigative series Trafficked on National Geographic in 2020

10 Quick Facts About Mariana van Zeller

  • Full Name: Mariana van Zeller
  • Nationality: Portuguese
  • Profession: Media Personality
  • Current Role: Investigative Journalist and Host
  • Current Employer:National Geographic
  • Age: 49 years old
  • Date of Birth: May 7, 1976
  • Place of Birth: Cascais
  • Marital Status: Married
  • Spouse / Partner: Darren Foster
Mariana Van Zeller Photo
Mariana van Zeller Photo

Mariana van Zeller Age

Mariana van Zeller is 49 years old. She was born on May 7, 1976, and her zodiac sign is Taurus.

Education

She attended Columbia University, where she earned a Master's degree in Journalism.

  • Columbia University
    • Qualification: Master's degree
    • Field of Study: Journalism

Career & Work

Mariana van Zeller's career includes news and reporting roles with National Geographic and Current TV.

Organization: National Geographic
Role: Host
Period: 2020–Present
Organization: National Geographic
Role: Host/Executive Producer
Period: 2020
Details: Trafficked series
Organization: Current TV
Role: Correspondent
Period: 2005–2013

Rise to Fame

Mariana 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.

Other

  • Work: Trafficked with Mariana van Zeller (Host, 2020–Present)

Awards & Achievements

  • Peabody Award — Peabody — The OxyContin Express
  • DuPont Award — Columbia University — Investigative journalism

Mariana van Zeller Family & Relationships

Mariana van Zeller is married to Darren Foster. She has 1 child, including Vasco.

  • Children:
    • Vasco (2010)

Lesser Known Facts

  • She is fluent in Portuguese, English, Spanish, Italian, and French.

Personal Information

  • Full Name: Mariana van Zeller
  • Gender: Female
  • Occupation: Media Personality
  • Nationality: Portuguese
  • Living Status: Alive
  • Ethnicity: White

Birth & Background

  • Date of Birth: May 7, 1976
  • Age: 49
  • Birthday: May 7
  • Zodiac Sign: Taurus
  • Place of Birth: Cascais

Measurements

  • Eye Color: Green
  • Hair Color: Blonde

Family & Relationships

  • Marital Status: Married
  • Spouse / Partner: Darren Foster

Net Worth & Income

  • Salary: $45K – $188K (Est)
  • Net Worth: $375K – $3.8M (Est)
  • Source of Income: Employment

Related Biographies

  • Darren Foster (Spouse • Husband (Journalist/Producer))

Online Presence

  • instagram:https://www.instagram.com/marianavz/

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