Angela Deem

December 9, 2024

Fast Facts
Background
Career Timeline
Why We Love
Surprising Facts
FAQs

Angela Deem, born December 9, 1965, worked as a hospice care personnel but became famous when she was featured in “90-days Fianće,” a reality television show that features non-Americans meeting their fianćes for the first time over 90 days. After this, they must decide whether to get married to their fianće or return to their home country. During her first outing on the 2nd season of 90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days, Georgia native Deem met Nigerian Michael Ilesanmi. Today, we celebrate this chaotic character living her best life.

Fast Facts

Full Name:

Angela Kaye Deem

Nickname:

MeeMaw

Birth date:

December 9, 1965

Age:

Zodiac Sign:

Sagittarius

Height:

5' 7"

Relationship Status:

Married

Net Worth:

$100 thousand

Background

Angela Deem has become a viral face on social media, as many people were fascinated by her story when she first appeared on television dating a younger Nigerian. She became the subject of many conversations and the basis of many harsh jokes on Twitter. However, after the show, she has built a reputation as a digital marketer and brand ambassador.

Born on December 9, 1965, in Hazlehurst, Georgia, Deem is a fierce Sagittarius. She attended Boone High School in her hometown. She has two adult daughters from a previous marriage and six grandchildren with whom she spends all her free time. Her mother, Glenda Standridge, sadly passed from cancer while Deem was working on the “90-day Fiance” project.

She met Michael Ilesanmi, a 30-year-old Nigerian, on Facebook in 2017, and she began to date him despite several warnings from her friends. She discovered Michael’s formal name wasn’t Michael; instead, it was Kehinde. This discovery made her livid, and she became paranoid as she couldn’t tell what other lies he had told her.

She tried to help Michael get a K-1 visa to allow him to come to the United States. The embassy rejected the request, and she went to find out why the visa was denied. Eventually, she agreed to marry Michael in Nigeria so that he could apply for a K-3 spousal visa. She returned to the United States and is leveraging her social media following to work as a brand influencer for products and medical procedures.

Career timeline

2017

The Love Connection

Deem meets Michael over Facebook, and they begin to date.

2020

The Wedding Takes Place

After Michael's visa application to the U.S. fails, she marries him in Nigeria.

2021

The Body Modification

To look younger and protect her health, Deem goes through a series of liposuction procedures to reduce her body fat.

2022

The Marriage is No More

Deem stops referring to her husband, who lives far away in Nigeria.

2023

Will They, Won't They?

Deem draws up divorce papers, but is encouraged by a couples therapist to "put them aside" to work on the marriage.

Why We Love Angela Deem

Deem never stopped searching for love
Despite various scandals, including infidelity, she is currently still married to Michael. We love that she never gave up in her search for happiness.
She is a romantic
Deem made a lot of compromises to be with her man, including living in Nigeria for three months. We love romantics and wish them the best in their journey.
She is a doting grandmother
Deem is a sweet grandmother who's very fond of her grandchildren. Due to controversies and scandals, this caring nature may be contrary to the opinion many people have of her.

5 Surprising Facts

She lives in rural Georgia
Deem worked at a hospice in Hazelhurst, Georgia.
She thought her husband was a scammer
Deem believed Michael was a Nigerian scammer, but she took her words back when she found out he wasn't.
She is much older than her husband
Deem is more than 20 years older than Michael, her husband, and this makes many people believe he's with her for the American passport.
She asked for help to conceive
Deem asked her daughter to donate an egg so that she could have a child with Michael, her partner.
She had weight loss surgery
Deem is not a fan of restricted diets and exercise, so she opted for a series of surgeries to help her lose weight.

Angela Deem FAQs

What does Deem do for a living?

Before becoming a reality T.V. star, she worked as a health clinician. Nowadays, Deem uses her social media platforms as an influencer.

Are Michael and Angela still married?

The couple is still legally married, however, there have been separation reports. Divorce papers were drawn up, but they were never signed between the couple.