Makoke Biography: Age, Marriage, Height, Siblings, Tv Shows, Husband, Children, Net Worth

Makoke, born María José Giaever, is a Spanish television personality, model and influencer who first entered the spotlight in 1992 as a hostess on the Spanish programme Telecupón.

Over the years she worked as a television collaborator on a number of entertainment shows on the Telecinco network, built a career in media, and expanded her presence into digital platforms and modelling.

Profile

• Full name: María José Giaever
• Nickname: Makoke
• Date of birth: 23 December 1969
• Age: 56 years old
• Gender: Female
• Place of birth: Málaga, Andalusia, Spain
• State of origin: Andalusia
• Nationality: Spanish
• Profession: Television presenter and collaborator, model, influencer
• Height: 1.73 m
• Parents: Father: Norwegian origin; Mother: Galician origin
• Siblings: Five sisters
• Spouse: Former spouse: Kiko Matamoros (m. 2016–2019)
• Children: Son: Javier Tudela (full name), Daughter: Ana Matamoros (full name)
• Relationship status: In a relationship with Gonzalo
• Net worth: $8 million

Early Life and Education

María José Giaever is now 56 years old, born on 23 December 1969 in Málaga, Andalusia, Spain. Her father was of Norwegian origin who moved to Spain for work, and her mother was of Galician origin. She grew up alongside five sisters in the Marbella area.

At the age of 18 she moved to London to pursue modelling. While in London she was selected in a casting alongside Naomi Campbell for the Elite agency, but chose to return to Spain.

Personal Life

Makoke’s first marriage was to businessman Javier Tudela in 1993; the couple had their son Javier together. They separated in 1998. She entered a long-term relationship with Kiko Matamoros, with whom she had their daughter Ana. The couple married in 2016 after many years together and separated in 2019.

In the years following her separation from Matamoros, she began a relationship with a man named Gonzalo (a digital-advertising executive) in 2023. In August 2025 she announced via Instagram that their planned wedding was being postponed due to family health reasons.

Career

Makoke’s media career began in 1992 when she debuted as host of the Telecinco programme Telecupón. She subsequently appeared on other Spanish programmes including the musical show Música sí on TVE. During her modelling years she worked in London and was associated with modelling castings, but chose to return to Spain.

Over the years she became a regular television collaborator on Telecinco shows such as Sálvame, Viva la Vida, Fiesta, and participated in reality-format programmes such as Gran Hermano VIP 6 in 2018.

In 2025 she participated in the reality show Supervivientes (Survivor Spain version) where she dealt with a lower-back injury and remained in the competition. Additionally she has been involved in influencer content and modelling for fashion events (for example appearing at Madrid Fashion Week) and brand collaborations, signalling her expansion beyond traditional television.

Net Worth

Makoke’s net worth is estimated to be at least $8 million, accrued from various ventures.

Controversy

Makoke has been involved in publicised disputes relating to her former marriage with Kiko Matamoros. For instance, she publicly claimed that Matamoros “did not treat her well” and revealed private email and infidelity allegations as part of their separation in 2018.

In 2025 her forthcoming wedding with Gonzalo was postponed amid reports of legal and family-health matters involving her partner, which generated media attention.

Social Media

• Instagram: @makoke_
• X: @makoke_

Filmography

• ¡Vaya vacaciones! (2023)
• Esposados (year unknown)
• Viva la vida (2017)
• Bestek-Solutions (1991)
• Supervivientes (2007)
• GH VIP (2004