Miguel Harichi gained a lot of fame after he appeared on the popular dating show Love Island USA. People really liked him as a contestant on the show and were intrigued by his personality and overall demeanor. The way he handled tricky situations with his own style was well-received.
Because of the show, the interest in Harichi and his personal life has suddenly increased. People are also looking into his family history as well as his parents. So let us take a specific look into who his mother and father are. Read on.
Who Is Miguel Harichi?
Miguel Harichi was one of the contestants on the dating reality show Love Island season 6. He was born on March 8th, 1997 and is from London, United Kingdom. Miguel entered the show as an ‘Islander’ on the ninth day and managed to be till Day 32 and became the second runner-up of the show along with Leah Kateb.
When he entered the villa, Leah was in a relationship with a guy named Robert Rausch. The rapport between them was shaky. He eventually parted ways with her to be with Andrea Carmona.
Miguel then fell in love with Leah who is a model from America; she entered the villa on the first day. The two got along and made it to the last round of the show with audience love. The two have also taken their relationship into the real world and have talked about it in separate interviews.
Miguel also said that he is moving to Los Angeles to be with her. Both of them are an exception because most couples from Love Island end their relationship after the show. The duo was loved by people on the show because of their authenticity.
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Who Are His Parents?
The ‘bombshell’ Miguel hinted at a traumatic childhood in the reunion episode of Love Island which aired on Peacock. The episode confronted him with some really painful memories from his past. Fans are speculating that his parents fought a lot which is why he doesn’t talk about them.
This is probably why he is very sensitive when people shout or fight. Even though he has not talked about his parents, we know a bit about his roots. He has roots from Morocco, Portugese, and Angola, and his Arabic-sounding surname suggests that his parent must have had some connection to Persia or Arabs.
More About Miguel Harichi
Prior to entering Love Island, Miguel worked as a model of fitness. He also did shoots for many fashion brands. Besides this, he also runs a YouTube channel named CSB which he operates with his friends. The video from this channel features him along with his three buddies who are trying to live the best life.
The channel began in 2022 and there is only one video which he uploaded two years ago. It is about a quiz regarding general knowledge questions. He has also appeared briefly on Ted Lasso and We Die Young.
Upon entering the show, he got into a challenge of kiss but Kendall ended up defeating him. However, as the show progressed, he shined in different tasks and got along with Leah. In the reunion episode, we find out that Leah and Miguel are together and managing a relationship of long distance.
Conclusion
Love Island was a fun show to witness where Leah and Miguel turned out to be the favorite of fans. Their genuine personalities clicked with viewers who really supported them till the end.
Despite being a new couple, the duo managed to be the runner-up. The two are still together which is a testament to the love they have for one another. Despite the distance, they are trying to make it work.
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