Marcia Aoki is the wife of the former legendary Brazilian soccer star Edson Arantes do Nascimento popularly known as “Pele”. She is a businesswoman and entrepreneur who works in the medical supplies sector.
Her marriage to Pele caught not just the attention of the media, but the entire football world. Prior to their union, the retired football legend and his wife has tested marriages in the past, and it all ended in divorces.
However, they found love in each other’s arms. And decide to give marriage another chance. They tied the knots in 2016 in a private ceremony in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Here are some shocking details about her.
Who Is Marcia Aoki?
She was born in 1966 in Penapolis, Sao Paulo, Brazil by her parents Isaura and Paulo Aoki. Her family’s ethnic origins are traced to Japan. She was raised by her parents alongside her only sibling and brother, Carlos Alberto Aoki with whom she shares a tight-knit relationship.
Both she and her brother went to the same local school in Brazil where they were known to be diligent and hardworking students. Her decision to become an entrepreneur must have been fuelled by her parents who were successful entrepreneurs. So, it was easier for her to make it a career choice in that regard.
Well, she didn’t disappoint at the end of the day. She went to become a successful entrepreneur just like her parents.
Net Worth Of Marcia Aoki
It is not exactly known how much she earns but as an entrepreneur and businesswoman, she is making money. According to the media, she has an estimated net worth of over $500, 000.
This is a small amount compared to what her husband made from football. It is said that Pele’s net worth is above $100 million.
In as much as she is married to a famous football legend who made a fortune from football, she still makes her money. She doesn’t want to rely heavily on her husband’s riches.
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5 Shocking Facts About Marcia Aoki
1. She First Met Pele In The 1980s
Marcia and Pele first crossed paths in the 1980s at a party in New York. But, at the time, the pair were in different relationships with other partners.
It took so many years before they met again. But this time around was in an elevator where they bumped into each other in 2008. At that period, she was going through a painful divorce from her husband.
2. Started A Relationship With Pele In 2010
Two years after bumping into Pele on the elevator, she started dating him in 2010. But, that was after having an interaction with him. Though they have been together for a long time, the pair didn’t confirm the relationship back then.
3. She Married Pele In 2016 After Dating For 6 Years
Marcia and Pele tied the knots on 9th June 2016. The wedding ceremony was held privately in Guaruja, Sao Paulo, Brazil.
The couple would have gotten married earlier than in 2016, but it wasn’t possible because Pele suffered a couple of health challenges. So as a result of this, the marriage was postponed.
It was reported that the wedding had not more than 100 guests in attendance.
4. Her Husband Has Been Divorced Twice
Before Pele’s marriage to Marcia, he has been married twice and divorced twice. His first marriage was to Rosemeri de Reis Cholbi in 1966. He was 26 years at the time. Coincidentally, his third wife was born in the same year that he tied the knots with his first wife.
The two divorced in 1982 but before that went on to have three children. Kelly Cristina was born in 1967, Jenniffer was born in 1968, and Edson popularly known as “Edinho” was born in 1970.
His second marriage was to Assira Lemos Seixas who was a gospel singer in 1994. Before their divorce in 2008, they had a set of twins Celeste and Joshua who were born on 28th September 1996.
5. She Doesn’t Have Any Kids With Her Husband
Marcia doesn’t have any children with the legendary footballer. But it is reported that her husband has 7 children from his earlier marriages and affairs. He got three from his first marriage to Rosemeri de Reis Cholbi, twins from his second marriage to Celeste.
Additionally, he had two more kids, Flavia and Sandra Regina Machado from his past affairs.
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