Luis Mendez Biography: Age, Wife, Net Worth, Instagram, Divorce

Luis Emmanuel Mendez also known as Luis Mendez, a Dominican reality TV star, gained notoriety through his tumultuous journey on TLC’s 90 Day Fiancé Season 5, where his brief marriage to Molly Hopkins sparked controversy and fan backlash.

Known for his charming yet polarizing persona, Luis faced accusations of seeking a green card and clashing with Molly’s family.

Profile

• Full Name: Luis Emmanuel Mendez
• Stage Name: Luis Mendez
• Born: September 19, 1990
• Age: 34 years old
• Birthplace: Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
• Nationality: Dominican
• Occupation: Reality TV Star, Bartender
• Height: Unknown
• Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Mendez
• Siblings: one
• Spouse: Molly Hopkins (M. 2017-2018)
• Children: None
• Relationship: Single
• Net Worth: $100,000 to $500,000 USD

Early Life and Education

Luis Mendez was born on September 19, 1990, in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.

Raised by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Mendez, alongside at least one brother, Luis grew up in a vibrant Caribbean environment that shaped his outgoing personality.

Limited details are available about his early life or formal education, but he worked as a bartender in his hometown, a role that led to his meeting Molly Hopkins.

His upbringing in the Dominican Republic instilled a lively charm, which he later leveraged on reality television, though his lack of transparency about his background has kept much of his early life private.

Career

Luis Mendez rose to fame on 90 Day Fiancé Season 5 (2017), documenting his relationship with Molly Hopkins, an American he met while bartending in the Dominican Republic.

Their engagement after two months and secret marriage in July 2017 were marred by conflicts, including Luis’s inappropriate interactions with Molly’s daughters and accusations of using her for a U.S. visa, as seen on 90 Day Fiancé: Happily Ever After? (Season 3, 2018).

Post-divorce in 2018, Luis appeared on 90 Day Fiancé: Self-Quarantined (2020) and 90 Day Fiancé: What Now? (2019), offering updates on his life.

After his reality TV stint, Luis focused on personal fitness, sharing his weight loss journey on Instagram, where he has over 42,000 followers.

He has worked as a bartender in New Jersey, where he resided with his brother, but faced potential deportation due to his brief marriage to Molly not securing a green card.

Luis has kept a low profile since 2021, with minimal professional updates beyond occasional social media posts about fitness and travel in the U.S.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @luisemmanuel91

Personal Life

Luis Mendez, 34, met Molly Hopkins in 2017 while she was vacationing in the Dominican Republic.

Their whirlwind romance led to a secret marriage on July 20, 2017, but conflicts arose over Luis’s disinterest in being a stepfather to Molly’s daughters, Olivia and Kensley, and his accusations of Molly practicing “witchcraft” due to her home decor.

Molly filed for divorce in January 2018, finalized in May 2018, with Luis alleging domestic abuse, which she denied.

He remarried a Dominican woman in Jersey City, New Jersey, on September 19, 2018, keeping her identity private, and described her as “amazing” in interviews with In Touch Weekly.

This second marriage ended by December 2021, with Luis confirming his single status on Instagram Live, saying, “Yo no tengo esposa.”

Filmography

• 90 Day Fiancé (2017) – Reality TV Star (Season 5)
• 90 Day Fiancé: Happily Ever After? (2018) – Reality TV Star (Season 3)
• 90 Day Fiancé: What Now? (2019) – Reality TV Star
• 90 Day Fiancé: Self-Quarantined (2020) – Reality TV Star

Net Worth

Luis Mendez has an estimated net worth of $100,000 to $500,000 USD.

His income primarily comes from his TLC appearances, earning approximately $1,000 per episode, and his work as a bartender.

Limited social media sponsorships and lack of significant entrepreneurial ventures suggest modest earnings.