The controversy regarding Maria Folau, a New Zealand player, reached its peak when she showed support to her husband’s, Israel Folau, remark.
What’s more, most of the viewers were dis-satisfied and some of them even left hateful comments. On top of that, Israel Folau stated,
The devil has blinded so many people in this world, REPENT and turn away from your evil ways. Turn to Jesus Christ who will set you free
Additionally, Mr. Folau made the remarks while replying to a comment on his Instagram page in April 2018. Meanwhile, Maria Folau took to her own page to support him.
While keeping these controversies aside, let’s have a detailed look at Maria Folau relationship with her husband, Israel Folau. Prior to that, how about some updates on Maria Folau’s age, height, nationality, and ethnicity? Explore through her wiki.
Who is Netball PLayer Maria Folau? Wiki Bio
The international netball player, Maria Folau was born under the name Solonaima Maria Folau. Her parents named her after her grandmothers – Solonaima and Malia.
During her years in school, Maria started using her middle name when her teacher found difficulty in pronouncing her first name. She went to Lynfield College however she transferred to the Mount Albert Grammar School in the final year.
She is the daughter of Fuisami Tuta’ia, who is a forestry worker, and her mother Niukini, a homemaker. Subsequently, Maria changed her last name to Folau from Tuta’ia after her marriage.
Maria Folau and Israel Folau relationship
Up until the date, the New Zealand player Maria Folau is living a blissful married life with her husband, Israel Folau. On the other hand, the baby in her Instagram, whose picture she often shares, is her nephew.
Ongoing further, the couple even wished the boy a happy birthday through the comment on Instagram on August 15, 2018,
Happy 1st Birthday Augie!!! Love from uncle Izzy and Aunty Naima..❤❤❤ @mariatutaia
On 15 November 2017, Maria Folau married her now-husband, Israel Folau. He is a Tongan Australian rugby player. Anyways, the pairs married in a private outdoor ceremony in Kangaroo Valley, New South Wales.
How old is Maria Folau?
Born in the year 1987, netball player Maria Folau celebrates her birthday on 18th of February. Currently, her age is 32.
Birthplace
The netball player Maria Folau’s hometown Tokoroa lies in Auckland, New Zealand where she spent her childhood.
Height
Maria Folau is an international netball player who stands at a tall height of 1.9m. Whereas, she is 6 feet 3 inches tall.
Nationality
As she grew up in Tokoroa, Auckland, Maria Folau belongs to New Zealand nationality.
Star Sign
Aquarius
Profession
An International netball player
How much is Maria Folau net worth?
Until January of 2018, the international netball player, Maria was one of the highest paid netballers in New Zealand. As of 2019, Maria Folau net worth might be more than a million dollar.
