Name: Maria KanellisBirth name: Maria Frances Louise Kanellis
Date of birth: February 25, 1982
Birthplace: Ottawa, Illinois
Maria Frances Louise Kanellis was born on February 25, 1982. She is an American professional wrestler and model of Greek heritage, currently signed to World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) performing on its SmackDown brand. Kanellis was a contestant on the reality show Outback Jack in 2004. In the same year, she placed fifth in the Raw Diva Search, but was later hired by WWE as a backstage interviewer. Kanellis began competing in the ring as a wrestler in 2005. It was not until 2007, however, that she received her greatest push in the company, as the on-screen love interest of Santino Marella.
