Location
Clanwilliam, South Africa
School
University of the Free State
Expertise
The Royal Family, Health & Wellness, Beauty Trends
- When Marica is not reading the latest medical studies about trending beauty treatments, she is handing out skincare advice to her friends over a cup of coffee.
- She has been a health, wellness, and fitness enthusiast since her early 20s and went on to become a 200-hour certified yoga teacher.
- She's always curious about the latest shenanigans the royal family is getting up to and loves researching royal family protocols and their origins.
Experience
Marica has been a freelance writer since 2018. She kicked off her career writing articles about the wizarding world for MuggleNet's news team. From there, Marica landed various writing jobs, most notably for Bad Yogi's health and fitness blog, Bad Yogi Magazine, covering everything from women's health to the latest yoga, fitness, beauty, and celebrity news. One of the highlights of her career so far has been co-authoring three books, including "The Unofficial Harry Potter Bestiary" and "The Ultimate Wizarding World Guide to Magical Studies."
Education
Marica received a B.A. in drama and theater arts and a B.A. Honors in film and visual media. These degrees provide her with unique insight into the entertainment industry and are the reason she knows a thing or two about stage makeup (and all the skin woes that come with using it every day).
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Usha Vance has remained something of a question mark despite her husband JD Vance's political rise, but her friends provided damning insight into her character.
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Controversy
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Donald Trump has continued to claim he is in excellent health despite his age; however, a recent slip may prove he is not as confident as he pretends.
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Kimberly Guilfoyle tried her best to act as though she was interested in former fiancé Don Jr.'s hobbies but unfortunately, a picture is worth a thousand words.
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JD Vance is a former Ohio senator, bestselling author, and currently the vice president of the United States under Trump, so why does he keep changing his name?
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Donald Trump's bleach blond hair is one of his most recognizable features, but it's not the only area in which is preference for brightness can be seen.
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JD Vance once feared for his life when he was standing in the Oval Office and his boss, President Donald Trump, suddenly pushed the big red button on his desk.
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Brittany Mahomes has been embroiled in various scandals. However, some social and professional moves she has made have given her a boost in popularity.
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Donald Trump is known for being a huge golf fan, spending much of his first presidency on the course, but his trips to Florida cost the taxpayer quite a bit.
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Controversy
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Brittany Mahomes might be beloved among fans, but the WAG has a dodgy reputation for being a bit of a diva behind the scenes according to first-person accounts.
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Given that Sasha Obama spent much of her youth in the public eye, it's surprising that there are some major things about her life the public never knew about.
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Being thrust into the political spotlight put JD and Usha Vance's marriage under the microscope, with an awkward old PDA shot of the couple quickly resurfacing.
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Candace Cameron Bure has gone from "Full House" series regular to Hallmark mainstay to media lightning rod because of the many rumors swirling around her.
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Donald Trump Jr.'s meme aimed at a different politician caused a bit of friendly fire in the MAGA sphere, seemingly also targeting Vice President JD Vance.
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President of France Emmanuel Macron and his wife, Brigitte Macron, have been married since 2007. However, there are signs that a split is imminent.
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Donald Trump III is Donald Trump Jr.'s oldest son, but he seems to share one key characteristic in common with his Uncle Barron: his towering height.
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Relationships
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Tiffany Trump, who welcomed her first child in May 2025 with husband Michael Boulos, may have Lindsay Lohan to thank for her little loving family.
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U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem's appearance underwent a rapid transformation in conforming to President Trump's style standards for women.
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Lara Trump and Pam Bondi first bonded over their shared proximity to President Donald Trump, but the two women also have several passion projects in common too.
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Meghan Markle has been accused of being a covert bully for years and according to a restaurant employee, she's not especially kind to non-royal staffers either.
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A meeting between The Sussexes' and King Charles' aides has people thinking reconciliation, but William and Kate Middleton are still waiting for an apology.
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As the daughter of a former U.S. president, Jenna Bush Hager is no stranger to rumors about her life, but some of them hold more water than others.
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Donald Trump's second wife, Marla Maples, might be older than Melania Trump, but her age-defying good looks surely make her successor feel a bit insecure.
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If you've ever wondered why Elon Musk and Donald Trump seemed to have such a close (even familial) bond once upon a time, we might finally have an answer.
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Meghan Markle has been judged for a lot of things, among them her alleged treatment of employees. Kate Middleton, however, seems like a delight to work for.
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