MAFS Australia star marries AGAIN in secret ceremony
“This is for real”
Married At First Sight Australia star Dino Hira has tied the knot to his girlfriend Laurena Law in a surprise wedding ceremony following their whirlwind romance.
The Aussie star appeared on the explosive sixth season of the reality show three years ago alongside the likes of Jessika Power, Cyrell Paule and Mike Gunner, which had us all HOOKED when it aired in the UK earlier this year.
The show's relationship experts matched Dino with Melissa Lucarelli, with the pair first meeting on their wedding day, but their relationship just wasn’t meant to be and they split midway through the experiment.
It seems to have worked out well for Dino though as he’s now married to Laurena, who he called his “soul lover”.
He announced he and Laurena had tied the knot on Instagram as he shared a stunning photoshoot snap from their Hindu wedding ceremony which showed them sporting matching traditional red and gold outfits.
Alongside the photo, Dino wrote: 'Not modelling, not Bollywood, not MAFS… 🤣 This is… FOR REAL ❤🙏🏽❤. Meeting at an ‘astrology class’ this time the experts and match makers were the universe and stars 🌟.
'I am MARRIED not to a soul mate but my soul lover @doc_laurena (HARIKA). May 14th will always be special in my heart.' (sic)
After meeting at an astrology class last June, Dino popped the question to Laurena in front of her family, friends and dogs in January. He told Who magazine: “When you know, you know, right? I just felt instantly that Laurena was the woman I was supposed to be with. I describe our connection as soul lovers rather than just as soulmates.”
Despite his failed relationship with Melissa, the mindfulness coach added that he has no regrets about appearing on MAFS. He explained, “I’m just so grateful for the opportunity it gave me. I’d probably still be working in the mines if I hadn’t done the show because it’s just opened me up to really thinking about what I want out of life.
“We’re in an incredible time in our life. I’m so incredibly grateful that I went from Married At First Sight to love at first sight. My wife is my one true love and we couldn’t be happier. I feel like an incredibly lucky man.”
Which Married At First Sight Australia couples are still together?
Erin Bateman and Bryce Mohr: Series 2
The couple met way back in season two in 2016 and are still going strong. The pair prefer to remain out of the spotlight, but they are happily living together in Melbourne.
Jules Robinson and Cameron Merchant: Series 6
Oh, Cameron and Jules. From the minute Jules and Cam had their first wedding dance without any music, we had an inkling they were in it for the long haul. And we were right! The pair got married properly after the show, and they are now proud parents to sons Ollie and Carter.
Martha Kalifatidis and Michael Brunelli: Series 6
Martha and Michael were an extremely drama free pair (in comparison to everyone else) so it's no shock that they have actually managed to stay together. They are now living together in Sydney whilst becoming full-time influencers. The couple are now engaged and welcomed a son called Lucius in February 2023.
Melissa Rawson and Bryce Ruthven: Series 8
Despite Bryce repeatedly putting down Melissa's appearance during the show and more dramatic showdowns than we've had hot dinners - the on-off couple are surprisingly stronger then ever. The pair welcomed twin boys called Levi and Tate in 2021, before getting married for real in February 2023.
Kerry Knight and Johnny Balbuziente: Series 8
Kerry and Johnny were an intruder couple on series eight of MAFS Aus, and following a pretty drama free experiment, the pair left the show as an official couple. The pair went to get married for real in January 2023, before welcoming a daughter called Chloe Rossi Balbuziente in June 2024.
Jade Barredo and Ridge Pywell: Series 11
Jade and Ridge entered the MAFS experiment as an intruder couple during the 11th series in 2023. The couple made it all the way to the final vows and have remained together to this day. In May 2024, Ridge announced he'd moved in with Jade and her daughter Victoria, and the pair have spoken about getting married for real in the future.
Rhi Disljenkovic and Jeff Gobbels: Series 12
In a MAFS first, it actually wasn't 'married at first sight' for series 12 contestants Rhi and Jeff, as shockingly the pair had previously dated before signing up for the experiment. Despite having reservations at first, Rhi and Jeff sailed through the experiment and were one of the most successful couples during the 2025 series. Although it is early days in their relationship, the pair have already moved in together and they look happier than ever!
Meanwhile, if you fancy taking part in hit Channel 4 show Married At First Sight, applications are now open for future series.
The application website states that anybody who would like to appear on the show must be over the age of 18, writing, 'In this unique relationship series about married life, a panel of matchmaking experts will be there to help you find the one. To apply, email with your name, age, and contact number to marriedatfirstsight@cplproductions.co.uk'.
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