Wanya Morris Bio, Family, Marriage, Wife, Kids, Salary, and Net Worth

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Quick Facts of Wanya Jermaine Morris

  • Full NameWanya Jermaine Morris
  • Net Worth$70 Million
  • Date of Birth29 July, 1973
  • NicknameWanya Morris
  • Marital Status
    Married
  • Birthplace in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
  • Ethnicity
    Black
  • ProfessionSinger
  • Nationality
    American
  • Active Year1988-present
  • Eye colour
    Black
  • Hair colour
    Bald
  • SpouseAmber Reyes, Traci Nash(2002-2016)
  • Height1.78m
  • Weight80kg
  • Educationattended and graduated from Philadelphia Willingboro High School with the creative and performing arts
  • Online PresenceInstagram and Twitter
  • Children6
  • Horoscope
    Leo

Wanya Jermaine Morris, known by his stage name Wanya Morris, is a renowned soul music artist and singer from the United States currently affiliated with the R&B II Men.

He is most noted for his appearance on season 22 of ABC’S Dancing with the Stars on March 8, 2016, plus winning four Grammy Awards.

Moreover, Wanya has known hardships as a child, having grown up in a broken home; however, music always gives the necessary refuge. Be with us furthermore to gather all the information regarding this prominent singer.

Pennsylvania Native

The rising singer Morris first stepped into this world on July 29, 1973, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, to his parents Dallas Thornton and Carla Morris.

Further, his father was a storekeeper, whereas his mother worked in a departmental store. His parents were never married but split while he was just a child.

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Likewise, he is the eldest son of 4 children but hasn’t mentioned their details in the media. Ans, the musician, spent most of his childhood in Richard Allen, Philadelphia.

So far, Wanya attended and graduated from Philadelphia Willingboro High School with the creative and performing arts.

Wanya Morris’s Married Twice In His Lifetime

Previously, the 48 years old Wanya was married to Traci Nash for more than two decades. However, the ex-duo had not shared when and where they met for the first time in the media.

On May 11, 2002, the former couple tied their wedding knot in a private ceremony after dating for a few years.

 The ex-pair was living a healthy married life with their kids, but unfortunately, something happened in their life which seriously changed their relationship.

As a result, they parted ways; however, they have not revealed the reasons behind their separation and whether they got divorced legally. 

His Second Marriage

Currently, the uprising soloist lives a happy married life with his present wife, Amber Reyes. The romantic couple met initially in 2016 on Dancing with the Stars and instantly started dating each other after some moment.

Later on Sunday, September 8, 2019, the girlfriend-boyfriend duo eventually tied the knot at a private ceremony at the Ritz Carlton in Aruba, Netherlands.

Additionally, Floyd Mayweather, Jr.’s secretary, Kitchie, leaked this news through Instagram stories.

Since their wedding, the pair have lived happily and often visited new places, sharing photographs on their respective Instagram accounts.

Does Wanya Morris Have Any Kids?

Yes, the star is a proud father of six kids. Morris shared four boys and two daughters from his first marriage, but he has kept all the details of his kids behind the curtain.

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Scrolling down his Instagram post, we learned that one of his son’s names is Rocco Morris, who is also following in his footsteps by founding the WanMor band.

How Wealthy Is Wanya Morris?

The skillful musician, Wanya, received a good amount of money for his appearance in Dancing with the Stars in 2016.

Reportedly, he got a total of $345,000 for signing the contract and later in 2011 earned $23,920 by the record sales of the album Twenty with the group Boyz II Men. As of now, he holds a net worth of $70 Million.

Also, he gathers considerable fortune from the live concert show and endorsements.

Besides, the singer makes money by appearing in TV movies like The Snowy Day and TV series like How I Met Your Mother.

To date, Morris sang numerous songs like Motownphilly; It’s So Hard to Say Goodbye to Yesterday, End of the Road, etc. Also, he starred in the song Brokenhearted along with Brandy.

 

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