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Get to know Emily Vakos, the wife of American baseball player, Anthony Rizzo
Helix Odhiambo
updated at September 14, 2023 at 3:07 AM
Emily Vakos may be known as the wife of American baseball star Anthony Vincent Rizzo, but she is also a successful careerwoman. Emily is an American nutritionist and food expert with years of experience. Her chemistry and marriage with Rizzo have caught the attention of their admirers.
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Many sports personalities prefer dating and marrying celebrities with millions of wealth, but others like Anthony Rizzo chose simple ladies who are not in the limelight. Emily has kept most of her life private to focus on her career and family. We gathered details about her origin, life history, net worth, and social media accounts.
Emily Vakos' profile and bio summary
Full name | Emily Vakos |
Date of birth | 9 January 1994 |
Age | 29 (as of September 2023) |
Birthplace | Dallas, Texas, USA |
Religion | Christianity |
Height | 1.65 m (5 feet 5 inches) |
Weight | 52 kg (114lbs) |
Hair colour | Dark brown |
Eye colour | Grey |
Education | Arizona State University |
Parents | Mark Vakos, Stephanie Sudwischer |
Spouse | Anthony Rizzo |
Profession | Realtor, blogger, nutritionist |
Net worth | $500,000 |
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How old is Emily Vakos?
Emily Vakos (age 29 as of September 2023) was born in a Christian family in Dallas, Texas, United States. Emily's parents are Stephanie Sudwischer and Mark Vakos. She has not shared details about her parents and siblings.
Is Emily Vakos Greek?
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The realtor is not Greek but of American nationality. She studied at Arizona State University in Dallas and graduated with a Nutrition and Food Management degree in 2016.
Emily Vakos' height
The Dallas-born nutritionist measures 1.65 m (5 feet 5 inches) in height. She has an athletic body weighing 52 kg (114lbs). Her hair is dark brown and her eyes grey.
Who is Emily Vakos?
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Emily is a nutritionist, realtor, and blogger. She became famous following her relationship with New York Yankees first baseman Anthony Rizzo. Vakos did a nutritional internship at the Chicago Cubs and the Scottsdale United School District. She helps people achieve a healthier lifestyle through nutrition education.
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Emily Vakos' real estate career
Rizzo's wife has also invested in the real estate industry as an agent. She works as a sales associate at Mal Malouf Boutique. She has helped many people purchase properties in the United States.
How did Rizzo meet Emily Vakos?
The real estate agent first met her husband when she was serving as a nutritional intern on his baseball team in Chicago Cubs in 2016. Rizzo invited her for a lunch date, and they started dating afterwards. The MLB star had reportedly told Vakos they would be doing a photoshoot before surprising her with a proposal.
"We're on the boat on Lake Michigan, had some fireworks go off," Rizzo said. "It was great. She was totally surprised so that's what I wanted. I somehow kept that one under wraps." He added.
Emily Vakos' engagement ring
Rizzo and his spouse engaged on 1 June 2017. The MLB player announced their engagement in a Twitter post with a ring emoji and a message to fans.
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Luckiest guy in the world! She said YES. Future Mr. & Mrs. Rizzo.
Rizzo and Emily Vakos' wedding
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The couple tied the knot on 29 December 2018 in Florida. Family, friends and Rizzo's teammates attended the wedding. Other famous people at the event were country singer Brett Eldredge and Chicago Cubs manager David Ross.
Who is Anthony Rizzo?
Anthony was born on 8 August 1989 in Parkland, Florida. He is a prominent baseball athlete, playing as a first baseman for the New York Yankees in Major League Baseball (MLB). His parents are Laurie and John Rizzo. He has an elder brother, John, a former Florida Atlantic University football team lineman.
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Rizzo began his MLB career at the Boston Red Sox in 2007, then moved to San Diego Padres in 2010. He later joined the Chicago Cubs in 2012. The talented first baseman spent nine years with the Cubs, winning numerous awards and titles. They include:
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- Silver Slugger Award (2016)
- Gold Glove Award (2016, 2018, 2019, 2020)
- Roberto Clemente Award (2017)
- 3-time All-Star (2014-2016)
- World Series title (2016)
Emily Vakos' husband moved to the New York Yankees in 2021 after a successful tenure with the Cubs. He penned a two-year contract with the Yankees and continued to showcase his baseball prowess. Anthony played for the Italian national team during the 2013 World Baseball Classic to honour his family's Sicilian heritage. His family came from Ciminna town.
Emily Vakos' kids
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The food nutritionist and her spouse have no children. They adopted a puppy called Kevin. The family lives in a $2.4 million estate in Parkland, Florida, United States.
Emily Vakos' net worth
Some sources state that the real estate agent has a net worth of around $500,000 as of 2023. She has accumulated wealth from her realty and nutritionist careers. Her husband earned a net worth of $27 million from baseball. Rizzo's career earnings are over $40 million.
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Rizzo and Emily Vakos' family charity
The couple is involved in various charity programs to help the vulnerable in the community. Rizzo founded the Anthony Rizzo Family Foundation to fund cancer research and support children and families battling the disease.
Rizzo beat a cancer diagnosis of Hodgkin's lymphoma that he received in May 2008. In August 2017, his organisation donated $3.5 million to Lurie Children's Hospital.
Emily Vakos' Instagram
Anthony's wife has maintained a private lifestyle to keep her personal life out of the public eye. She rarely posts on social media. Vakos has a private Instagram account with 1.1k followers as of September 2023.
Access Emily Vakos' photos through her husband's accounts or on other online sources. Rizzo has a verified Instagram account with 883k followers, where he connects to his fans. His X (Twitter) account has 866k followers.
Emily Vakos, the wife of American baseball player Anthony Rizzo, has impacted many lives by teaching people new, realistic, and sustainable ways. Her husband has also succeeded in his baseball career by proving his talent in the MLB.
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