Val Mercado has been all over the socialmedia circles after her affair with American hip-hop star and Kylie Jenner’s ex-boyfriend, Tyga. The stunning woman is an American model, social media idol, journalist and blogger, better known as the Kylie Jenner lookalike.
Mercado has a degree in broadcast journalism and has been in the entertainment industry since his college days. She currently has over a million followers on Instagram. Hang on as we bring you Val’s biography, family, and other cool facts you need to know.
Biography of Val Mercado
The amazing model Val Mercado was born in New York, on February 17, 1992. Her birth name was Valerie Mercado and she was raised by a single mother along with her younger brother. Val studied nursing in New York, and after her interest in modeling, she later changed her major to broadcast journalism, earning her a degree.
In college, Val combined two jobs and modeling with her classes. She started her modeling career when she modeled for a popular magazine called Seventeen Magazine. After graduating, she continued to work as a fashion blogger and reporter for Seventeen magazine’s red carpet events. She also worked as a production assistant for the popular Wendy Williams Show, which premiered in 2008. Currently, Val Mercado works as a model for Buffalo Jeans.
Family life
Val Mercado was born and raised by a single mother, there is no information regarding his father or who he is. Although she was single, her mother was able to provide for all of her needs and gave her a happy childhood. Her mother is from New York and the eldest of seven children. She is only thirteen years older than Val and currently resides in New York. Val also has a younger brother who is currently serving in the US military.
All the interesting facts you need to know about Val Mercado
1. She is of multi-racial ethnicity, speaks Spanish and French
The New York-born model is multi-racial/ethnic. There is no information regarding his father and mother. What we know at this time is that she was raised by a single mother. She also has a brother in the United States Army. In addition to English, Val speaks other languages, including French and Spanish. Although she doesn’t speak French very well, she can converse very well in Spanish.
2. She has been dating Canadian actor AJ Saudin since 2016
Diva Val Mercado has lured famous celebrities on their way to stardom. She has had few relationships with popular celebrities. In 2016, she started a relationship with Canadian actor, songwriter, performer and record producer named Faisal AJ Saudin. Saudin is best known for his impressive role as Connor DeLaurie on the reality television series Degrassi: The Next Generation. In 2017, Saudin also released two singles titled Before I Meet You and Rêverie d’un solstice
The lovebirds have always been seen having fun together and posting their photos on Instagram. The love between them is blossoming and there are no signs that they will break up anytime soon. Additionally, Val has had two other relationships to date and has been engaged before.
3. Val was seen with Tyga at his concert in Paris in 2015
Val was in Paris for a modeling gig in December 2015, Tyga was there for her gig. According to different sources, the duo arrived together and also stayed in the same hotel. However, Tyga is known for his habit of dating so many ladies and Val has joined the league. He was previously in an on-and-off relationship with Kim Kardashian’s sister, Kylie Jenner. The duo separated in April 2017 and remain good friends thereafter. While Val is still in a relationship with AJ Saudin, Tyga, on the other hand, is in a relationship with Kami Osman, who appears to be Kim Kardashian’s lookalike.
4. She has wonderful measurements
Val Mercado is a gorgeous and attractive model with a curvaceous figure. Her body measures 35-25-36 inches and she wears a size 35C bra. As a model, Mercado is 5ft 7in and weighs 56kg. She has dark brown eyes and brown hair as well as very full lips. Her dress size is 6 (US) and her feet/shoe size is unknown.
5. She is a social media idol
Apart from his modeling career, Val Mercado is also a social media sensation. She has built a huge fan base on social media platforms such as Twitter and Instagram. The amazing model also has a YouTube channel with over five hundred thousand subscribers, where she uploads makeup videos and beauty tips.