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Maryse Ouellet Mizanin Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated October 5, 2026 • 3 min read

Quick Info

Date of birth21 January 1983

Age36 Years

BirthplaceMontreal, Quebec, Canada

ProfessionProfessional Wrestler, Professional Wrestler Manager, Model, Actress, Businesswoman

NationalityCanadian

Marital statusMarried

SpouseThe Miz

FamilyFather - Guy Ouellet (Chef); Sister - Michelle

Maryse Ouellet Mizanin Biography

Maryse Ouellet Mizanin is a Canadian model, professional wrestler, manager, actress and businesswoman known for her time in WWE as a two-time DivasChampion

Early life and background

Maryse Ouellet was born on January 21, 1983, in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, and grew up with ties to Edmundston, New Brunswick, which is listed as her hometown. She studied at Collège Montmorency de Laval in Quebec and earned a degree in business administration. Maryse comes from a family that includes her father, Guy Ouellet, who worked as a chef, and a sister named Michelle. She was raised Roman Catholic.

As a youth she was active in sports, competing in track and field and participating in endurance events. During her teenage years she also held a part-time job as a lifeguard at an aquatic park. Maryse has trained in martial arts and holds a black belt.

Career

Maryse began a modeling career that led her to be crowned Miss Hawaiian Tropic Canada in 2003 and to a first-runner up finish at the international Miss Hawaiian Tropic finals in 2004. Her early screen work included a small part in the Canadian film Octobre when she was a child.

In 2006 she entered WWE’s Diva Search and, despite an early elimination, earned a developmental contract with the company. Maryse made her in-ring debut on the SmackDown brand on May 16, 2008. During her WWE tenure she became a two-time Divas Champion and at one point held the championship for 216 days, a reign that stood as the longest for the Divas title until a later champion surpassed it.

Outside of wrestling Maryse has pursued acting with small roles in genre films such as Sharknado 3: Oh Hell No and Santa’s Little Helper, both released in 2015. She has also been featured in modeling projects, including an appearance on the cover of Playboy’s 2007 Girls of Canada calendar.

Business and other ventures

Leveraging her business education and public profile, Maryse has built entrepreneurial interests beyond the ring. She operates a clothing and jewelry line called House of Maryse and works as a realtor in Los Angeles. Her business activities run in parallel with occasional media and acting projects.

Personal life

Maryse is married to fellow professional wrestler and entertainer The Miz; the couple were married on February 20, 2014. She has described herself as straight in public profiles and lists swimming among her hobbies. Her favorite performers include wrestlers Victoria and Lita, and she has expressed interest in actors and bands such as Scarlett Johansson, Nickelback and Simple Plan.

Public profile

Maryse has been characterized by nicknames that reference her Canadian background and on-screen persona, and she has used those attributes in her roles as an in-ring performer and manager. Pro Wrestling Illustrated ranked her among the top female wrestlers, placing her at number 9 in their 2009 list of the top 50.

She has been involved in advocacy and activism, speaking out in favor of animal rights and LGBTQ causes. In her professional narrative she experienced a period away from WWE following abdominal hernia surgery in 2011, and around that time her relationship with The Miz transitioned from a rocky start to a long-term partnership.

Incidents and notable facts

Maryse pursued legal action in 2011 by filing for permanent restraining orders against an individual she alleged was stalking her. Her in-ring finishing move was known as the French Kiss, and she was billed at 173 cm (5 feet 8 inches) and approximately 53 kg (117 pounds) during her wrestling career.

Latest updates

Maryse continues to split her time between business ventures, media appearances and maintaining a presence tied to her wrestling legacy. Her résumé includes modeling titles, acting credits and entrepreneurial pursuits that build on her business degree and public profile.

Editorial Review and Sources

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Recent Work

Sharknado 3: Oh Hell No

Small acting role in the 2015 film

2015
Santa’s Little Helper

Small acting role in the 2015 film

2015
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Career Highlights

  1. Two-time WWE Divas Champion
  2. Ranked #9 on Pro Wrestling Illustrated’s Top 50 female wrestlers in 2009
  3. Miss Hawaiian Tropic Canada 2003
  4. Billed in-ring debut on SmackDown: May 16, 2008
  5. Longest Divas Championship reign of 216 days (later surpassed)
Reviewed by F4U Editorial Desk

F4U profile pages are prepared from public career information, checked for readability, and updated when reliable correction sources are shared with the editorial team.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Maryse Ouellet Mizanin born?

Maryse Ouellet Mizanin was born on 21 January 1983.

What is Maryse Ouellet Mizanin known for?

Maryse Ouellet Mizanin is known for professional Wrestler, Professional Wrestler Manager, Model, Actress, Businesswoman.

What is Maryse Ouellet Mizanin’s marital status?

Maryse Ouellet Mizanin's marital status is listed as Married.

Who is Maryse Ouellet Mizanin married to?

Maryse Ouellet Mizanin is publicly listed as married to The Miz.