How did Taleen Marie and Rafael Khanoyan meet? ‘RHODubai’ star traveled across globe to get married in 2014
DUBAI, UAE: Love is in the air for Taleen Marie and Rafael Khanoyan! The duo met through mutual friends and family more than a decade ago in the States. They instantly took to liking each other and started dating.
As Taleen was busy making a career in Los Angeles and Rafael Khanoyan was settled in Dubai, long distance became their savior. As those virtual date nights seemed to go on for too long, Taleen Marie took the big step of moving halfway across the globe to end the long distance forever.
She married Rafael Khanoyan in 2014. The couple tied the knot on May 9, 2014 and has celebrated their tenth wedding anniversary only recently.
Taleen Marie had also revealed in an interview, how she slipped into postpartum depression after having her first daughter and their savings as well as lifestyle took a hit. But Rafael has stood for her through it all.
They look all in love even today. On their tenth wedding anniversary, Rafael posted a throwback reel capturing all their best memories together on his Instagram, with this caption, “Happy Anniversary to my best friend and the love of my life. We have been through so much together and I couldn’t imagine going on this crazy ride with anyone else. I love the beautiful family we’ve made and the husband and father you have become. I will never take it for granted.
Our girls are so lucky to have you. We all are. I love you Rifroof. A-Team forever.”
But how have the two been together since? Find out.
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Who is Rafael Khanoyan?
Rafael Khanoyan is Taleen Marie’s husband who became the CEO of Al Ryum Group in Abu Dhabi in 2022. The 41-year-old is an Emirati who has his own entrepreneurial ventures apart from also entering the world of reality TV with his wife Taleen.
He believes in the vision of Al Ryum group to make Abu Dhabi the greenest city. They started off with small projects in 1990, but Rafael believes in the founder’s vision, and today they have captured the commercial landscaping market very well.
Rafael and Taleen got married at Malibu Rocky Oaks Estate Vineyards in 2014.
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Do Taleen Marie and Rafael Khanoyan have children?
Yes. The couple has two girls-Gabriella Marie and Sienna Dean. Their younger daughter Sienna Dean was born in October 2021 and celebrated her second birthday in 2023.
Rafael had posted a family picture with his girls on Instagram and captioned it as “All you need is family.” It was after a complicated pregnancy that Taleen Marie slipped into postpartum depression.
Her recovery journey and entry back into the business market, as well as Rafael and family growing closer than ever shows their love for each other.
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Taleen Marie feels “overwhelmed” to join ‘RHODubai’ with husband and kids?
Yes. In an interview with Harper's Bazaar, the singer/songwriter revealed how she feels overwhelmed and worried about bringing her family to the show. Rafael has already been supportive and is even seen standing up for Taleen in the trailer of ‘RHODubai’ Season 2.
However, she is still worried about her children as she does not want to expose them to camera or make them feel vulnerable for mere fame.
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