| Bio/Wiki | |
|---|---|
| Other Name | Danae Mercer Ricci |
| Profession | Journalist, Athlete |
| Physical Stats | |
| Height (approx.) | 5' 8" (173 cm) |
| Figure Measurements (approx.) | 34-29-38.5 |
| Eye Colour | Lavender Gray |
| Hair Colour | Extra Light Ash Blonde |
| Personal Life | |
| Date of Birth | 8 December 1986 (Monday) |
| Age (as of 2024) | 37 Years |
| Birthplace | California, United States |
| Zodiac sign | Sagittarius |
| Nationality | American |
| Hometown | Omaha |
| College/University | • Creighton University, USA (2005-2009) • Cambridge University (2009-2011) |
| Tattoo | A Chinese tattoo |
| Educational Qualification(s) | • BA in Journalism and Political Science from Creighton University • MA in Politics, Psychology, and Sociology from Cambridge University |
| Social Media | • Instagram • YouTube |
| Relationships & More | |
| Marital Status | Married/Unmarried |
| Marriage Date | Year, 2021 |
| Family | |
| Husband/Spouse | Niccolò Ricci (Businessman) |
| Children | Son- Leonardo Carlo Ricci Daughter- Aurora  |
| Parents | Mother- (Deceased) |
| Favourites | |
| Place to Work | Floret at La Terrazza Luisaviaroma, Florence, Italy |
| Restaurants for Beverages in Florence | Four Seasons, Belmond Villa San Michele, Westin Excelsior |
| Hotel in Florence | Grand Amore Hotel |
| Place in Tuscany | Montalcino |
Some Lesser Known Facts About Danae Mercer
- Danae Mercer was born to a single mother, and soon after her birth, Danae’s mother and she moved to Omaha, Nebraska, and she was raised there.
Danae Mercer’s childhood photo
- Danae Merce’s mother passed away when Danae was 19 years old. After her mother passed away, Danae suffered from anorexia nervosa, which led her to gain a lot of weight.
- Soon after, she realised that she had to control her weight and her eating habits, which would eventually lead her to live a controlled life overall, and that is how her fitness journey began.
- In 2008, Danae Mercer started working as a Policy and Research intern at the United States Department of Defence, where she operated as an ‘independent think tank.’ She was responsible for examining current policy structures, suggesting key research topics, and providing briefings.
- In 2009, Danae started working as a staff writer for ABODE Magazine in Qatar.
- In the same year, she became the recipient of the Davies Jackson Scholar at the Cambridge University. The scholarship is a highly competitive scholarship given to around one US student each year from a unique background. Danae used to examine political philosophies and the media industry.
- In 2010, she moved to Dubai to find work opportunities.
- In 2010, Danae Mercer started working as a freelance journalist and as a freelancer, her writing has been featured in many magazines, and some of them include Travel + Leisure, The Sunday Times, CNN Travel, Afar, Elite Traveller, The National, and Harper’s Bazaar Arabia.
- As a writer, her writing mainly focuses on luxury, health, and travel.
- In 2011, Danae Mercer started working as an account manager at the Kwittken & Company Ltd., which is a global brand strategy agency. She managed international and national media campaigns for a wide range of financial, technical, and academic clients.
- In 2014, Danae started working as the Editor of the United Arab Emirates-based publishing company named ‘Motivate Publishing.’ In the company, she worked as an editor of Jumeirah Magazine, and she used to oversee publication production, including layout and design of the magazine.
- In 2017, she started working as the Editor-in-Chief of Men’s and Women’s Health Middle East region for the Dubai-based global media company named ‘ITP Media Group.’
- As a content creator, she has done collaborations with various prestige departments, including the Saudi delegation, Conde Nast Traveller Middle East, Dubai Tourism, InterContinental Hotel Group, and EnVeritas.
- In 2020, she started a YouTube channel and started uploading vlogs about self-love. Her YouTube channel holds more than 16 thousand subscribers, as of 2025.
- In 2021, Danae was proposed to by her now-husband in Italy, and soon after, the couple got married.
Danae Mercer and her husband during their engagement ceremony in 2021
- In 2022, Danae became the ambassador of the National Eating Disorder Association (NEDA).
- She occasionally consumes alcohol.
Danae Mercer drinking champagne with her husband at their wedding ceremony
- Danae loves to spend time with animals and often shares photos with her pet dog on social media.
Danae Mercer with her pet dog
- In one of her interviews, she mentioned her interest in piano playing and learning different languages. She was quoted as saying that
I’m studying Italian piano! I love learning languages. I studied French for years, and I thought it was the most beautiful language. And then, the more I learned Italian, I loved how it’s almost like they’re singing every word. If it ends sharply, they throw on another vowel to make it nicer. It’s such a passionate and intense language.”
I’m a passionate content writer with a flair for storytelling and a strong command of language. With experience in writing across various niches, from lifestyle and entertainment to professional biographies and brand narratives. I create engaging, well-researched content that connects with readers. My writing style balances clarity with creativity, and I enjoy crafting pieces that inform, inspire, and leave an impact.
