Malia White now, wiki, bio, net worth, height, weight, boyfriend.

A woman of many talents and adventures, Malia White has made a name for herself in the superyacht industry and the reality television world. She is the star of Below Deck, a show that follows the lives of crew members on luxury yachts. She is also the first female bosun in the show’s history, a role that requires her to lead and manage the deck team. Malia White was born and raised in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, where she developed a passion for the sea and the boats from her father, who worked in a boatyard. She has explored the world, learned scuba diving and engineering, and earned her 200-ton Captain’s license. She has a goal to become a superyacht captain someday.

Wiki/Bio Facts

FactDescription
Full nameMalia White
NicknameMalia
Date of birthJuly 20, 1990
Place of birthFlorida, United States of America
Zodiac signCancer
NationalityAmerican
EthnicityCaucasian
GenderFemale
SexualityStraight
PronounsShe/Her
Height 5 feet 3 inches (160 cm)
Weight104–125 lb (47-57 Kg)
Hair colorDark Brown
Eye colorHazel
ProfessionReality TV star, Diver, Deckhand, Bosun
Net worth$700,000
EducationHigh School graduate from Florida, Bachelor’s degree in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology from the University of Colorado Boulder
CertificationsCertified divemaster and Captain license(in 2007)
Famous forAppearing in season 2, 5 & 6of Bravo’s reality TV series, Below Deck Mediterranean
First appearanceSeason 2 of Below Deck Mediterranean as a deckhand
Other appearanceSeason 5 of Below Deck Mediterranean as a bosun (first woman to be bosun across any of Below Deck’s 13 seasons of television)
Previous jobFreelance crewmember and diving instructor in the Hawaii region and Europe
Current jobWorking in the yachting industry
Marital StatusUnmarried
Relationship statusSingle
Previous boyfriendsJake Baker, Tom Checketts, and Wes Walton (colleague)
HobbiesDiving, sailing, traveling, exploring new places
Malia White
Below Deck Mediterranean star Malia White

Early Life

Malia White was born on the 20th of July 1990, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Born and raised in Florida, Malia spent much of her early life in the sea. Her father worked in a boatyard back in the day and would take Maria fishing. She helped her father in whatever way she could. As a young kid, Maria was active in athletics. She was also good at her studies and got excellent grades during her high school years. On the side, she pursued Dive Master certification and qualified for a captain’s license in 2007. She also travel around the world thanks to the passes she gained from her mother who worked as a flight attendant for 30 years before retirement.

Professional Career

After achieving her captain’s license in 2007, Malia moved to Hawaii and started working as a Diving instructor. She also pursued her Bachelor’s education and enrolled at the University of Colorado Boulder in 2008 where she completed a degree in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology. Over the years, Malia worked in Hawaii and across the mainland USA. She landed her big break in 2017 when she was invited to work on the reality TV series, Below Deck: Mediterranean. Malia was overjoyed by the prospect and joined the series as a deckhand.

Below Deck Mediterranean

Season 2: Malia joined the show as a deckhand in season 2, which aired in 2017. She was new to the yachting industry and had never worked on a super yacht before. She quickly learned the ropes and impressed her bosun, Wes Walton, with her skills and enthusiasm. She also caught the attention of two other crew members, chef Adam Glick and fellow deckhand Bobby Giancola, who both developed romantic feelings for her. Malia found herself in a love triangle with Adam and Wes, and eventually chose to date Wes after he promoted her to lead deckhand. However, their relationship did not last long after the season ended.

Season 5

Malia returned to the show as the bosun in season 5, which aired in 2020. She made history as the first female bosun on the Below Deck franchise. She had gained more experience and qualifications in the yachting industry since season 2, and had obtained her 200-ton Captain’s License. She was confident and assertive in leading her deck team, which consisted of Pete Hunziker, Alex Radcliffe and Robert Westergaard. She also rekindled her romance with chef Tom Checketts, who joined the show as a replacement for Kiko Lorran. However, Malia faced some challenges and controversies during the season. She clashed with chief stewardess Hannah Ferrier over cabin arrangements and reported her for having prescription drugs on board without informing Captain Sandy Yawn. This led to Hannah’s dismissal from the show and Malia’s backlash from fans who accused her of sabotaging Hannah. Malia also had to deal with Tom’s temper tantrums in the galley and his constant complaints about the yacht’s equipment and provisions. Their relationship eventually ended after the season wrapped up.

Season 6

Malia came back to the show as the bosun again in season 6, which premiered in 2021. She was eager to prove herself as a leader and a mentor to her new deck team, which included Mzi “Zee” Dempers, David Pascoe and Lloyd Spencer. She also wanted to redeem herself from the drama of season 5 and show a different side of herself to the viewers. She had a friendly and professional relationship with chief stewardess Katie Flood, who replaced Hannah Ferrier. She also got along well with chef Mathew Shea, who replaced Tom Checketts. Malia showed her adventurous spirit and fun personality by participating in various water sports and activities with the guests and the crew. She also demonstrated her courage and compassion by helping Lloyd when he suffered from a panic attack on board. Malia received praise from Captain Sandy for her performance and growth as a bosun throughout the season.

Life After Leaving Below Deck

After leaving Below Deck Med, Malia continued to pursue her career in yachting and worked on various boats around the world. She also studied engineering at Maritime Professional Training in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, where she reunited with Captain Sandy Yawn. Malia shared her experiences and adventures on her Instagram account, where she has over 500,000 followers.

Net Worth

Malia has an estimated net worth of $800,000, which she has earned from working on yachts and appearing on the show.

Relationship Status

Malia White is single as of 2023. She was previously dating Jake Baker, who was an engineer on the same yacht as her in Season 6 of Below Deck Mediterranean. They confirmed their relationship with a kissing photo on Instagram in August 2021, but they broke up sometime after that. Malia also dated Tom Checketts, who was a chef on Season 5 of Below Deck Mediterranean. They met in 2018 and started dating soon after, but the relationship did not last long. Malia has not posted about any new boyfriend on her social media accounts.

Malia White Boyfriend Tom Checketts
Malia White & Tom Checketts

FAQs

QuestionAnswer
Is Malia White from Florida?Yes
Is Malia White a captain?No
Is Malia White a diving instructor?Yes
Is Malia White still dating Jake?No
Is Malia White returning for Season 7 of Below Deck Med?No
Is Malia White the first female bosun in Below Deck history?Yes
Is Malia White Caucasian?Yes
Is Malia White a deckhand in Season 6 of Below Deck Med?No
Is Malia White the youngest of six siblings?Unknown
Is Malia White a certified engineer?No
Is Malia White friends with Captain Sandy Yawn?Yes
Is Malia White a vegetarian?No
Is Malia White a fan of water sports?Yes
Is Malia White a college graduate?Yes
Is Malia White active on Instagram?Yes
Is Malia White related to Betty White?No
Is Malia White a fan of Harry Potter?No
Is Malia White allergic to cats?No
Is Malia White a Gemini?No
Is Malia White afraid of sharks?No

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