Mark Ballas is married to BC Jean Ballas and keeps family plans private.
Mark Ballas wife
BC Jean Ballas (wife)
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Date of birth: April 22, 1987
Brittany Jean Carlson, or BC Jean, is a talented singer and songwriter. Besides, she is an incredibly beautiful woman, who captured the heart of handsome and creative Mark Ballas. By the way, mark gained a reputation of a womanizer. He dated lots of gracious women, like Julianne Hough, Sabrina Bryan, and Pia Toscano. Nevertheless, the tender blonde Brittany managed to capture his heart. They crossed their ways at a fundraising concert, where both took part and started talking. Later Mark asked her for a date, and they immediately fell in love with each other. Both have lots of common interests, they are music fans and often collaborate on various projects.
BC Jean and Mark wedded on November 25, 2016, at a Malibu ranch. Mark’s fans are sure, he has made a great choice – Brittany is a great girl from a respectable American family. She was born in San Diego, California in the family of a successful investor (father) and talent manager (mother). She started the career of a musician in 2010s, when she released songs “I’ll Survive You”, “Just a Guy” and others. Besides, BC Jean co-wrote Beyonce’s song “If I Were A Boy”.
Who are Mark Ballas parents?
Corky Ballas (father)
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Date of birth: December 25, 1960
Dancing is in Mark’s genes. His father, Mark Alexander Ballas Sr., better known under the name “Corky Ballas”, is a former ballroom dancer and winner of numerous championships. Although Marks’ parents separated many years ago, his father stays in touch with him and gives him the necessary love and support.
Mark was born in Houston, Texas in the family of Maria and George Ballas. His father was the co-founder of the company “Weed Eater”, which produced unique lawn trimming devices. He grew up with three sisters and a brother.
Mark Sr. liked ballroom dancing and connected his life with this incredibly beautiful kind of sport. He met his future wife Shirley when the latter one came from her home country England to the USA to give dancing lessons there. He captured her heart, and she left her first husband Sammy Stopford to be with Corky. They got married and gave birth to Mark, their only son. Neither Corky nor Shirley had any other kids.
Corky attracted lots of public attention when he was cast as the professional contestant to the 7th season of the DWTS show. He was a partner of an actress Cloris Leachma.
Shirley Ballas (mother)
Date of birth: September 6, 1960
Mark is especially close to his great mother. Shirley Rich (her birth name) started dancing at the age of 8, and at the age of 14, she decided to become a professional dancer. This bright woman made a great career as a dancer and teacher. She was born in Wallasey, England, and was brought up by a single mother Audrey, who later helped her with Mark, when her husband and she were away from home on competitions. Shirley had a brother David, who committed suicide in 2003.
In 2017 Shirley attracted lots of public attention, when she was chosen to the dancing contest “Strictly Come Dancing”, the English version of DWTS. That covered her with another wave of fame, in addition to her numerous victories at ballroom championships and hard teaching work – she has prepared a lot of modern famous dancers, like Karina Smirnoff, Hough siblings, Tony Dovolani and of course, her famous son.
Bio
Mark Ballas is an American dancer, choreographer, musician and singer known for Dancing with the Stars.
Interesting and fun facts
Dancing with the Stars; musician; married BC Jean; private family life.
Family details are based on publicly available information.
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