Mirjam Weichselbraun Biography: Sister, Height, Tv Shows, Husband, Net Worth, Age, Parents, Ethnicity

Mirjam Weichselbraun is an Austrian television host and actress known for her work on numerous programs in German-speaking Europe.

She became widely famous internationally when she co-presented the 60th Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna in 2015. Domestically, she is a prominent figure known for hosting major Austrian television shows and live events.

Profile

• Full names: Mirjam Weichselbraun
• Date of birth: November 27, 1981
• Age: 44 years old
• Gender: Female
• Place of birth: Innsbruck, Tyrol, Austria
• Nationality: Austrian
• Profession: Television Host, Actress
• Height: 5 feet 7 inches
• Eye color: Brown
• Hair color: Brown
• Parents: mother’s surname is Weichselbraun, father’s surname is Binder
• Siblings: Melanie Binder (twin sister)
• Spouse: N/A (partner is Ben Mawson)
• Children: Maja Mawson, Lola Mawson
• Relationship status: In a relationship
• Religion: Christian
• Ethnicity: Austrian
• Net worth: $5 million

Early Life and Education

Mirjam Weichselbraun, who is now at the age of 44, was born on November 27, 1981, in Innsbruck, Tyrol, Austria. She grew up in Innsbruck with her fraternal twin sister, Melanie Binder.

The sisters have different surnames because their parents were not married at the time of their birth, and the girls were later given the choice of which parent’s name to use when their parents eventually married. Mirjam chose her mother’s surname.

She began her career in media at age 17 in 1998, working in the editorial office of the regional radio station Antenne Tirol. Specific details regarding her secondary or higher education, including school names, graduation years, or majors, are not publicly documented, as her professional career began early and quickly gained momentum.

Personal Life

Mirjam Weichselbraun is in a long-term relationship with British music manager Ben Mawson. They have been a couple since approximately 2013. While they are often referred to as a committed couple who co-parent, public records do not confirm a legal marriage.

Ben Mawson is a prominent figure in the music industry, managing globally recognized artists such as Lana Del Rey and Dua Lipa. The couple divides their time living between London and Austria. They have two daughters: their first daughter, Maja, was born in September 2013, and their second daughter, Lola, was born in August 2019.

Career

Mirjam Weichselbraun’s career started in radio before she transitioned to television. She made her debut on the music channel VIVA PLUS in 2000 and moved to MTV Germany in 2001, where she hosted the shows Select MTV and MTV News.

In 2004, she returned to Austrian television (ORF) to host the Life Ball and the preliminary selection for the Eurovision Song Contest 2005. She achieved significant success as the host of the Austrian reality dancing competition Dancing Stars from 2005 to 2016.

Internationally, her most notable role was co-hosting the 60th Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna in 2015, which was broadcast live to millions of viewers across Europe and beyond.

Beyond hosting, Weichselbraun has acted in several films and television series, including the 2007 film Die Rosenkönigin and appearances in the German crime series Tatort. She hosted the annual Vienna Opera Ball several times.

In recent years, she has continued her presenting work with major German broadcaster RTL and Austrian broadcaster ORF, hosting shows like The Masked Singer Austria and Ich Kann Kanzler!.

Awards

• Romy Award (Best Newcomer) (2004)
• Romy Award (Most Popular Show Host) (2006)
• Romy Award (Most Popular Show Host) (2008)
• Romy Award (Most Popular Show Host) (2011)
• Romy Award (Most Popular Show Host) (2012)

Net Worth

Mirjam Weichselbraun has a net worth estimated to be in the range of $1 million to $5 million. This estimate is based on over two decades of high-profile work as a top-tier television presenter and actress across major German-speaking television markets (ORF, RTL, ZDF, MTV).

Social Media

• Instagram: @mirjam.weichselbraun_official

Filmography

• Höhenflug (2012)
• Die Rosenkönigin (2007)
• Wir sind Kaiser (2007)
• Mutig in die neuen Zeiten – Alles anders (2004)
• Liebe, Lüge, Leidenschaften (2003)