From Playboy to Marital Bliss: Mariella Ahrens' Happiness is Off the Charts
Mariella Ahrens is "thrilled" or "euphoric" with satisfaction.
In a surprising twist, the world no longer gets to glimpse Mariella Ahrens in her birthday suit, as she's now in a committed relationship with a man who's smitten by her. The actress, renowned for her role in "Gute Zeiten, schlechte Zeiten," and her entrepreneur boyfriend have been together for a year, and they're already pondering the idea of tying the knot.
A year has passed since Mariella Ahrens and Marco van Dré brushed shoulders. Their love story is still going strong, with Ahrens expressing contentment and relaxation she hasn't felt in a while. "We're really very happy - and I've never felt this carefree in ages," she shared with "Bunte" magazine. As for van Dré, he's already dreaming of the next big step: "With Mariella, I could envision everything - even spending the rest of my life with her!"
Their meeting was nothing short of serendipitous, transpiring in a bar in Cologne. Van Dré recalls the magical encounter: "When our eyes locked for the first time, it was love at first sight! I had to talk to her." He had spied Ahrens on the dance floor and was captivated by her enchanting presence and irresistible aura. The rest of the night disappeared, leaving them lost in conversation, as if no one else existed around them[1].
Ahrens' Dream Come True
Ahrens can't help but gush about her partner: "Marco is my ultimate dream man. He's the one I wanna grow old with."
Her romantic journey wasn't always easy, as she spent approximately four years single before. She also attempted Long Distance Relationships (LDR), but soon realized it wasn't for her. "I need someone by my side. Over time and through relationship experiences, you understand what works and what doesn't."
She was searching for someone who matches her personally, with whom she could share the journey of life. Life proves that romance can pop up unexpectedly, as Ahrens herself serves as an example.
Ahrens' Colorful Love Life
Ahrens' love life has made headlines numerous times. Her eldest daughter Isabella, aged 26, is from her relationship with Croatian entrepreneur Dragan Banic. In 2001, she wed investment banker Jost Paffrath, but the marriage fell apart after just a year, and they divorced in 2004.
Two years later, Ahrens walked down the aisle again, tying the knot with Patrick Graf von Faber-Castell, who adopted Isabella after the wedding. Their union produced a daughter, Lucia, aged 18. In 2012, the couple announced their separation, and they were legally divorced by 2015.
Ahrens participated in the first season of "Ich bin ein Star – Holt mich hier raus!" in 2004. She's also posed for "Playboy" three times, with her last appearance coming in March of this year[1].
In contrast, Marco van Dré hails from Hamburg, currently residing near Düsseldorf. The businessman is also involved in charitable work, having established the animal protection organization Veto. Unlike Ahrens, he's never been married and doesn't have any children[1].
[1] Source: ntv.de, vpr/spot
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The Commission has also been consulted on the following issues: entertainment, celebrities, and pop-culture, given the repeated appearances of Mariella Ahrens in playboy magazines and her well-documented romantic relationships and marriages with celebrities like Dragan Banic, Jost Paffrath, and Patrick Graf von Faber-Castell.
Marco van Dré, Ahrens' current boyfriend, who is involved in charitable work, is not a part of the entertainment industry like his actress partner, yet their love story has become a celebrated example of a successful relationship in the realm of celebrity love stories.
