All the Truth About ‘Flip or Flop Vegas’ Stars – Bristol & Aubrey Marunde
There is a popular saying that what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas. But for the stars of the reality series Flip or Flop: Vegas, things seem to be the opposite. The pair are a high-profile combo who focus on renovating and selling houses. Bristol is the general contractor while Aubrey looks after the marketing.
Who is Aubrey Buck?
Aubrey Buck was born in 1983 in Milton, Pennsylvania. Aubrey’s father worked in the real estate business and was a huge influence on her growing up. She was into sports from quite a young age and by the time she was 14, Aubrey was teaching gymnastics to small children. After graduating from a local high school in Milton, Aubrey moved to Las Vegas to join the University of Nevada. She graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Marketing and moved back to Milton to help her father.
Professional Career
After getting her license in 2006, Aubrey started working on her own while also helping her dad in several projects. By the time she was contacted by the producers for a TV show, Aubrey had worked in more than 150 projects. In addition to the Flip or Flop series, Aubrey has also appeared in High Stakes Flippers (2016), Harry (2018), Home & Family (2019) and as a judge in Brother vs. Brother (2018).
Who is Bristol Marunde?
Bristol Marunde was born on the 20th of April 1982 in Fairbanks, Alaska. Even though Bristol was born in Alaska, his family moved to Washington when he as a couple of years old. Growing up in Washington, Bristol was heavily interested in karate and Muay Thai. A young Bristol was applauded as a local hero when he apprehended a rapist who was hiding in the neighborhood.
Bristol was born into a family of sports enthusiasts. His older brother Jesse was a heavy weight lifter who secured the second position in China’s 2005 World’s Strongest Man contest. Unfortunately, Bristol lost Jesse in 2007 due to a car accident.
Professional Career
Bristol began his career as an MMA fighter in 2005 and registered his first win against Alexei Veselovzorov. In a total of 26 matches in his career, Bristol won 16 of them and lost the remaining 10. During his time as an MMA fighter, Bristol managed to keep a few accolades to his name including ROTR (Rumble on the Ridge) Welterweight Championship and the SCC (Superior Cage Combat) Middleweight Championship.
In 2107, Bristol decided to quit the ring and renovate houses. The decision came after a series of events including a jaw injury he suffered in 2015.
Getting Married
Aubrey and Bristol met in 2009 during one of Bristol’s fights. The pair were introduced to each other in the after-party by John Guns. After hitting it off at the party, the pair were seen together on a couple of occasions. They began dating on the 22nd of May 2009 and got married six years later on the 24th of May 2015. The pair are proud parents to two baby boys, Kane and Kale.
Bristol and Audrey rose to fame following their appearances in the Flip or Flop Series. The pair is yet to suffer any significant losses from their business on-screen and always take something away from a deal. Flip or Flop: Las Vegas finished airing its third season in 2019 and fans are waiting for a potential fourth. As of 2023, the pair are enjoying a combined net worth of USD 5 million.