Who is Marlena Haddad? ‘The Bachelor’ Season 28 contestant once worked as Director of Research for the White House
WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA: In 'The Bachelor' Season 28, Marlena Haddad, a finance writer, competes with 32 contestants for Joey Graziadei's heart.
At the moment, she works as a writer and analyst at SPACs. Prior to this, she worked at the White House for nearly a year, as per her LinkedIn page.
During her time at the White House, the brunette beauty played the role of Director of Research at the Presidential Personnel Office as well as Director of Correspondence at the Presidential Personnel Office. Before that, she worked as a financial analyst for Nasdaq for 1 year.
The 26-year-old, originally from Florida, works in New York City right now.
Marlena, whose full name is Marlena Alexia Haddad, is described as optimistic, loyal, and resilient by her loved ones.
'The Bachelor' contestant enjoys reading books by candlelight and finds happiness in puppies. In her leisure time, she likes to play golf, and she always chooses to drive the golf cart.
'The Bachelor’ star Marlena Haddad dreams of becoming a mom
Haddad is one of those people who know their five-year goals.
Marlena's future plans include getting married, having two children, and continuing to foster rescue dogs, according to her bio on ABC.
The finance writer's dream job is to be a parent and she is excited to be in her soccer mom era in the future.
Haddad would love nothing more than to become a mom someday.
What is Marlena Haddad looking for in her ideal partner?
Marlena is looking for a partner who is not afraid to be vulnerable. She values vulnerability and hopes that Joey will show her his sensitive side.
The Florida native considers herself a 'hopeful romantic' and always puts in extra effort to make her partner feel loved.
Marlena hopes that Joey is ready to accept all the love she has to offer. It seems like she is ready to commit and walk down the aisle soon.
What is Joey Graziadei seeking in a woman?
For the unversed, Joey Graziadei, who left 'The Bachelorette' season of Charity Lawson heartbroken, will be the new Bachelor for the 28th season. He charmed viewers with his sincerity and desire for a lasting relationship and will begin his journey to find love when the show airs on ABC on January 22, 2024.
Joey, a 28-year-old tennis instructor from Collegeville, Pennsylvania, gained popularity on season 20 of 'The Bachelorette' for his loyalty, thoughtfulness, and compassion. He spoke about his family values and how they influenced his search for a long-term relationship before leaving the show.
Graziadei is searching for an energetic partner who is kind and enjoys outdoor activities. He is passionate about hiking, surfing, and admiring sunsets, and is eager to find someone to share his life with.
'The Bachelor' Season 28 is set to premiere on January 22, 2024, at 8 pm ET only on ABC.