Marco Donatelli, a former college athlete, chiropractor, social media influencer, entrepreneur, and television personality, has made history as the first Love Island USA contestant to propose. He got engaged to Hannah Wright on 28 May 2025 in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, three years after winning Season 5 of the show.
Who Is Marco Donatelli?
Born on 27 October 2000 in Youngstown, Ohio, Marco Antonio Donatelli is of Italian-American heritage. He stands 6 feet 2 inches tall with brown hair and hazel eyes. His father, Mark Donatelli, played college baseball at Pennsylvania State University. His mother, Maria G. Donatelli, passed away from alcoholism; in her honour, Marco and his sister Maria launched a GoFundMe campaign for First Step Recovery in Warren, Ohio in November 2021.
Marco attended Girard High School, where he excelled in football. As a senior, he recorded 120 tackles and seven sacks, averaging 12 tackles per game—ranking 15th in Ohio. His team reached the state finals in 2018 with a 13-2 record. He graduated in 2019 with a 4.00 GPA.
College Football and Career
Marco joined the University of Akron football team as a linebacker in 2020, playing in four games with one defensive tackle. He majored in exercise science and physiology. In January 2022, he transferred to Florida Atlantic University to study pre-physical therapy. Between May 2019 and May 2023, he worked as a chiropractic assistant at Florida Atlantic University and later at Hoffman Chiropractic.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Marco and his father went viral on TikTok with a video showing them shopping at Walmart while wearing scuba diving masks instead of conventional masks. This viral fame helped launch his social media career.
After Love Island, Marco pursued modelling, working with brands such as Calvin Klein. He credits a friend for helping him start modelling by taking photos and posting them on social media.
Love Island USA Journey
Marco entered Love Island USA Season 5 on Day 1 as an original islander. The show premiered on 18 July 2023, hosted by Sarah Hyland. He revealed in an interview that producers contacted him via Instagram direct message. He said the show helped him grow emotionally.
Hannah Wright entered as a bombshell on Day 2. They quickly coupled up and remained together throughout the season, briefly tested by the arrival of Hannah Ortega. On 27 August 2023, Marco and Hannah won the season, taking home $100,000. Marco chose to split the prize money equally with Hannah.
Life After the Villa
After the show, Marco and Hannah moved from a long-distance relationship to living together in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They expanded their family with two Goldendoodles, Giuseppe and Carmelo. In a June 2024 interview with People, Marco said they maintain the relationship through communication and weekly planning.
On 28 May 2025, Marco proposed to Hannah at Secrets Cap Cana Resort and Spa in Punta Cana. He had planned the engagement for nine months, while Hannah believed they were simply on vacation. They are set to marry on 12 December 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Marco Donatelli known for? Winning Season 5 of Love Island USA.
- What is Marco Donatelli's ethnicity? Italian-American.
- How old is Marco Donatelli? 25 years old as of June 2026.
- Who are Marco Donatelli's parents? Mark Donatelli and the late Maria G. Donatelli.
- Are Hannah Wright and Marco still together? Yes, they are engaged and planning a December 2026 wedding.
- Where do Hannah and Marco live? Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
- Did Marco Donatelli win Love Island USA? Yes, with Hannah Wright.
- Did Hannah and Marco split the prize money? Yes, Marco chose to split it equally.
Marco Donatelli’s journey from a viral TikTok video to Love Island winner and now engaged marks a remarkable rise in reality TV fame.
