Jo Ann Strauss Biography
Jo Ann Strauss (Jo Ann Cindy Strauss) is a well-known South African model, public speaker, and businesswoman. In 2001, she represented her country as Miss South Africa at the Miss Universe pageant in Puerto Rico as well as at the Miss World pageant hosted a Sun City in her home country in 2001. Ann was featured in the 2001 music video of the Irish pop group Westlife’s single ”When You’re Looking Like That”.
Jo Ann Strauss Age
Ann was born on February 3, 1981, in Cape Town, South Africa. She is currently at the age of 39 years as of 2020, and she always celebrates her birthday on February 3, every year.
Jo Ann Strauss Height and Weight
Ann stands at an average height and moderate weight. She appears to be quite tall in stature in her photos, relative to her surroundings, are anything to go by. However, details regarding her actual height and other body measurements are currently not publicly available. We are keeping tabs and will update this information once it is out.
Jo Ann Strauss Education
There isn’t much information regarding Ann’s educational background but it is certain that she acquired her bachelor’s degree at Stellenbosch University.
Jo Ann Strauss Parents, Family and Siblings
After doing our research, details about her parents are not known to the public and it is also not known if she has any siblings. However, we are keeping tabs and will update this information once we get it from a credible source.
Jo Ann Strauss Husband
Ann married her long time lover and boyfriend Michael Held in a private wedding ceremony that was held at Camps Retreat. The couple tied the knot in 2012 and have been together ever since.
Jo Ann Strauss Children
Strauss and her partner Michael Held are currently blessed with three kids. The firstborn boy was born in 2016, followed by two younger sisters.
Jo Ann Strauss Salary
Details about Ann Strauss’s salary are not yet disclosed. However, information about how much he/she makes will be updated as soon as it is available.
Jo Ann Strauss Net Worth
Ann’s Net Worth is estimated to be between $1 Million – $5 Million dollars. She has been in the modeling industry for quite some time. She has no doubt amassed a huge fortune with the bulk of her wealth coming from her professional modeling career. Her salary is still undisclosed but will be updated once we get it from a believable source.
Jo Ann Strauss Measurements and Facts
Here are some interesting facts and body measurements you should know about Jo Ann Strauss.
Jo Ann Strauss Bio and Wiki
- Full Names: Jo Ann Cindy Strauss
- Popular As: Jo Ann Strauss
- Gender: Female
- Occupation / Profession: model
- Nationality: South African
- Race / Ethnicity: White
- Religion: Christian
- Sexual Orientation: Straight
Jo Ann Strauss Birthday
- Age / How Old?: 39 years (2020)
- Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
- Date of Birth: February 3, 1981
- Place of Birth: Cape Town, South Africa
- Birthday: February 3
Ann Strauss Body Measurements
- Body Measurements: Not Available
- Height / How Tall?: Not Known
- Weight: Not Known
- Eye Color: Black
- Hair Color: Black
- Shoe Size: Not Available
- Dress Size: Not Available
- Breast Size: Not Available
- Waist Size: Not Available
- Hip Size: Not Available
Ann Strauss Family and Relationship
- Father (Dad): Not Known
- Mother: Not Known
- Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): Not Known
- Marital Status: Married
- Husband/Spouse: Married to Michael Held
- Children: Three Children
Jo Ann Strauss Net Worth and Salary
- Net Worth: $1 Million – $5 Million (Approx)
- Salary: Under Review
- Source of Income: model
Jo Ann Strauss House and Cars
- Place of living: To be Updated
- Cars: Car Brand to be Updated
Jo Ann Strauss Is Expecting Baby Number 4, Pregnant
The former Miss South Africa and television host made the announcement on Mother’s Day, sharing the exciting news with over 520 followers on Instagram and Twitter together with a beautiful photo of herself in an African print jumpsuit, revealing her cute baby bump. The star is seen posting with a matching face mask and sparkling black heels, overlooking the breath-taking mountain.
”Happy Mothers Day from the Mother City. The best gift ever is feeling this little one kicking,” she wrote. Sharing the heart-warming message on Instagram, the doting mom wrote: ”being a mother is something I will never take for granted. And being blessed with our fourth baby later this year is beyond our wildest dreams.
The star also paid tribute to all other mothers across the nation: ”Happy Mother’s Day to all the mothers out there. To the mothers who are waiting for their babies, those who are longing for theirs, and who have yet to receive them.
The former ”Top Billing” star also expressed her concerns around being an expectant mother during the COVID-19 outbreak, she said: ”It is a surreal time to be expecting, a truly strange time to experience joy and hope when the world has changed so much.
”I am grateful that our little one is in a safe place and that her/his brother and sisters are already so protected and excited. I only wish I could have my mother with me, but we will be together again finally.”
Jo Ann Strauss Career
During Ann’s reigning year as Miss South Africa, she began her media career with the Afrikaans TV magazine program Pasella before anchoring the English lifestyle magazine show Top Billing (TV Show), for which she has interviewed the likes of Charlize Theron, Antonio Banderas, and George Clooney. She featured as the cover girl for various South African magazines.
A year after Ann has crowned Miss South Africa, she took part in the first and only celebrity version of Celebrity Big Brother (South Africa TV series), where she finished runner-up. In 2010, Ann presented the opening ceremony for the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa for the German TV network ZDF together with Thomas Gottschalk in a live broadcast from Johannesburg on June 10.
Jo Ann Strauss Social Projects
In 2008, Ann spearheaded the Princess Project to give deserving young ladies the opportunity to go to their ”Matric Balls” or ”Proms” in designer dresses previously owned by South Africa’s top celebrities. The idea behind her motive was born of the fact that she herself went to her Matric Dance in a ”previously-loved” designer dress which she bought with her mother at a second-hand store.
Ann is one of South Africa’s most respected media personalities and uses her profile and influence to help different initiatives. Her Princess Project has been supported by many South African and international stars and has given dresses to over 80 young ladies thus with the help of South Africa’s top magazines YOU, Huisgenoot and Drum as well as Top Billing.
Ann partnered with the International Fashion Sale in 2010 and reached even more deserving young ladies in South Africa. Some initiatives exist around the world, enabling young girls to feel like modern princesses. In 2014, Ann was appointed a Celebrity Advocate for international child rights organization, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) in South Africa.
Jo Ann Strauss Awards and Achievements
- Top Achiever in Class of “1995”
- Awarded the Duku Duku-Award for style
- Crowned Miss South Africa 2000
Jo Ann Strauss Social Media Contacts
- Youtube
- Tiktok
- Website
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