AFTER becoming a smash hit on Love Island 2019, Maura Higgins star continues to rise.
The Irish beauty is dating Strictly Come Dancing celeb Giovanni Pernice.
When was Maura Higgins on Love Island?
Maura Higgins is a 30-year-old model and grid girl from County Longford, Ireland.
She’s no stranger to being around celebrities, revealing that she’s worked with plenty of athletes throughout her booming modelling career.
So when she entered the Love Island villa in 2019 she seemed to be in her element.
During her time in the villa she coupled up with Chris Taylor – now her ex – as friends, then found love with Curtis Pritchard.
Maura is currently dating Giovanni Pernice, the Italian dancing professional from Strictly.
What other TV shows has she appeared on?
Since leaving the villa she’s appeared on This Morning, Loose Women, Celebrity Juice and Dancing on Ice.
She has worked with brands like Monster and at events such as Bellator MMA and FIA World Rallycross.
In 2017, Maura also starred in Liam Payne’s music video for his single Get Low but it wasn’t until 2019 that she found fame after entering the Love Island villa.
In July 2021, Maura went public with her relationship with Strictly Come Dancing star Giovanni Pernice.
Maura has shared a sneak peak into the couple’s relationship as she posted snaps of their romantic getaway at a London Spa.
What is Maura Higgins’ net worth?
Her exact net worth is believed to be around £1m.
She has landed lucrative deals with companies like Anne Summers which has boosted her bank balance.
She also gets paid for Instagram posts.
In early 2020 Maura took part in Dancing On Ice with her reported salary being anything between £20,000-100,000.
How long has she been dating Giovanni Pernice?
HOAR has previously told how Giovanni had been eyeing up Maura for a long time.
A pal said: “They’ve met each other at events in the past and Giovanni has always fancied Maura.
“But it wasn’t until she became single that he made his move. Once they started texting, and then eventually meeting up, things quickly went from there.
“Maura has spent a couple of days with Gio and been staying with him while he’s on tour.
“But she’s now had to go away with work herself so they face spending a week or two apart which neither of them are looking forward to as they’ve become close really quickly.”
The pair made their relationship public in July 2021.