Waz Addy is a survivalist and television personality from Australia. Waz took part in the Discovery Channel reality series Naked and Afraid XL. The show follows 12 survivors who must survive 40 days in the cold and hostile wilderness of Montana, with no clothes and limited resources.
Waz is one of four veterans who took on this extreme challenge, along with three other newcomers. Addy has impressed viewers and fans with his skills, charisma, and spirit. He has become one of the show’s most popular and talked-about contestants.
Early life
Waz Addy was born on January 22, 1981, in Sydney, Australia. He grew up watching rugby and became a professional rugby player in his home country. In addition, Addy spent some time in the military. Addy was born to his parents, who live in Kansas City, Missouri. From a young age, Addy was interested in survival and adventure.
Waz Addy career
Waz has had a varied and adventurous career, ranging from sports to television. He began his career as a professional rugby player in his native Australia, where he played for several teams. Addy served in the military for a time.
Addy eventually developed into a survivalist and television personality, entering several reality competitions that tested his skills and stamina in various situations. In 2013, Addy made his debut on Naked and Afraid, where he and his partner Carrie Booze spent 21 days in the Costa Rican jungle.
After that, Addy came back for 2015’s Naked and Afraid XL, spending 40 days with nine other survivalists in the Colombian wasteland. In the 2022 adventure miniseries Samanyu NPC: Nag Hotel Arc, Addy plays the role of Waz.
He is currently one of four veterans who took on the task of surviving 40 days in the dangerous and frigid wilderness of Montana on Naked and Afraid XL12. Addy serves as the state coordinator for the nonprofit First Responder Task Force, which is led by veterans and provides clean water to impoverished communities.
Waz Addy Biography | |
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| Real name | Waz Addy |
| birth date | January 22, 1981 |
| Age | 43 years |
| Place of birth | Sydney, Australia |
| Profession | – |
| University | – |
| qualification | graduate |
Physical Statistics | |
| Height | in feet inches – 6′ 0” – in centimeters – 182 cm |
| Weight | in kilograms – 92kg – in pounds – 202 pounds |
| Hair color | Bald |
| eye color | Brown |
Waz Addy Family | |
| Father | – |
| Mother | – |
| Sister | – |
| Brother | – |
relationship status | |
| Marital status | In relation |
| Who is Waz Addy’s wife/girlfriend? | Laura Klug |
| Children | Two (Bailey Grace & Tayla Mae Addy) |
Personal life
Waz Addy is engaged to transaction coordinator Laura King. The couple have been together since at least 2022 and frequently share their photos and love messages on social media. He has two daughters, Baylee Grace Addy and Tayla Mae Addy, with Jordana Addy, his first wife. They divorced in 2019 and maintain a good relationship in the interest of their children.
social media
Waz is active on various social media platforms where he shares his photos, videos, and updates with his fans and followers. He has over 13,000 followers on Instagram, over 5,000 followers on Facebook, and 1,000 followers on TikTok. He also uses the hashtag #NakedandAfraid to join the discussion about the show
Waz Addy Net Worth
Waz Addy has a net worth of around $300,000 to $1 million. Addy is a successful rugby player and TV personality who has appeared on several survival reality shows. His income comes from both his career and his nonprofit organization, the First Responder Task Force.