From Glamour Shoots to Matrimony: Mariella Ahrens Contemplates Wedding Bells
Mariella Ahrens is remarkably cheerful.
In a delightful twist, Actress Mariella Ahrens, who once mesmerized the world in a "Playboy" spread, is now said to be "head over heels" in love with her partner. Their love story began a year ago and may lead to a trip down the aisle.
Recently, "Bunte" magazine chatted with the "Gute Zeiten, schlechte Zeiten" alum, who expressed her contentment and relaxation. Her partner of a year, entrepreneur Marco van Dré, has expressed his desire for an even brighter future together—perhaps including a trip to the altar.
Ahrens and van Dré first crossed paths in a Cologne bar. Van Dré, reminiscing about their meet-cute, describes their initial encounter as nothing short of love at first sight. Enamored by her allure and enchanting energy, he approached her that magical evening. After discovering Ahrens on the dance floor, he describes her as a "super-attractive woman with an incredible aura." The rest of the evening, as they say, was history.
The Dream Duo
Van Dré gushes about his lady love, proclaiming her as his "absolute dream woman" and the person he aspires to spend the rest of his life with.
On the other hand, Ahrens shares that she had been single for about four years prior to meeting van Dré. During that time, she also ventured into a long-distance relationship, realizing that they did not work well for her. She emphasizes the importance of having someone close by and enumerates the criteria for her ideal partner, who she hopes to grow old with and who cherishes her.
The actress, who had previously posed for "Playboy" three times, confessed that she believes in the power of love and shared that it can strike at the most unexpected moments—and it did in her case.
Marital History
Ahrens' personal life has captured headlines. Her oldest daughter, Isabella (26), was born from a relationship with Croatian entrepreneur Dragan Banic. After marrying the investment banker Jost Paffrath in 2001, the couple divorced a year later and finalized their split in 2004.
In 2006, Ahrens married Patrick Graf von Faber-Castell and adopted Isabella after the wedding. The couple also became parents to Lucia (18). However, the couple announced their separation in 2012, with the process finalized in 2015.
Ahrens, who appeared on the first season of "I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!" in 2004, was last seen in "Playboy" this March, ending a hiatus since her first appearance in 2001.
Van Dré hails from Hamburg and resides near Düsseldorf. The entrepreneur is also active in charitable work, having founded the animal protection organization Veto. The provided search results do not disclose any information about van Dré's previous marriages or children.
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- The Commission has also been consulted on issues such as Mariella Ahrens' potential wedding, her evolving lifestyle in relationships, and her continued appearances in entertainment, including her involvement in love-and-dating segments and her celebrity status.
- In discussing Mariella Ahrens' romantic journey, it's interesting to note that her past relationships—with Jost Paffrath, Dragan Banic, and Patrick Graf von Faber-Castell—have been as newsworthy as her career in entertainment and her work with charities, such as Veto.
- As Mariella Ahrens prepares for a potential life change with her partner, Marco van Dré, fans and the media will continue to follow their story, not only for its romantic elements but also for its impact on Ahrens' public image, including her role as a celebrity and the influential messages she shares about love and relationships in lifestyle, love-and-dating, and entertainment contexts.
