Maria Benkh is a British reality TV star and makeup artist best known for her role in the first season of Love Is Blind: UK, which premiered on August 7, 2024.
Born in 1994 in Southampton, United Kingdom, Maria is 30 years old as of 2024. She is recognized for her outspoken personality and search for a traditional relationship.
Maria’s upbringing in Southampton and her Moroccan roots have shaped her solid and independent character.
Early Age
Maria Benkh was born and raised in Southampton, United Kingdom, in a family that supported her life pursuits. She had a close and loving relationship with her father, who significantly influenced her life. Her father’s passing in April 2020 due to cancer was a life-altering event for Maria.
Diagnosed in February 2019, he was given only a few months to live but managed to exceed expectations, living over a year longer. Maria described her father as strong, caring, and loving, and his death left a profound impact on her, shaping her views on relationships and what she seeks in a partner.
Career
Maria Benkh has built a successful career as a makeup artist and lash technician. She owns and operates her beauty shop, Maria Makiage, in Kingsland, Southampton. Her business is thriving, catering to a growing clientele who appreciate her makeup and lash artistry expertise.
Maria’s professional journey is marked by her dedication to her craft, which has earned her a reputation in the beauty industry.
Additionally, her appearance on ‘Love Is Blind: UK’ has further amplified her public profile, making her a well-known figure both within and outside her professional circles.
Personal Life
Maria Benkh’s personal life was significantly influenced by her father’s death in 2020, which shaped her desire for a romantic partner.
On ‘Love Is Blind: UK,’ Maria expressed her wish for an ‘alpha male’ who could provide protection and care, mirroring the qualities of her late father.
During the show, she formed a deep connection with Tom Stroud, and although their relationship status remains unconfirmed, the bond they developed was a central storyline. Maria is also an active social media user, sharing aspects of her life and work on platforms like Instagram, where she posts under the handle @mariabenkh.
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