NBA star Luka Doncic and his fiancée Anamaria Gortes welcomed their first child, daughter Gabriella, in late 2023.
The two first met in Croatia when they were still children and have been dating since 2016.
“People are [a] Best friend, boyfriend, true love. I’m lucky they’re all the same person,” Goltes wrote on Instagram in 2018.
Doncic got down on one knee during a romantic proposal in Slovenia on July 7, 2023, a day that may be a nod to his jersey number 77.
So, who is Luka Doncic's fiance? Here's everything you need to know about Annamaria Gortes.
She also studied in Slovenia while living in the US
Gortes was born on April 30, 1998 in Slovenia. She has a younger sister named Pia. After Gortes graduated from high school, she attended the University of Ljubljana, Slovenia's oldest and largest university, of which her father is also an alumnus. She attended the economics department of Gortes University.
She continued her studies virtually while living in Dallas, where Doncic plays for the Mavericks. Cosmopolitan SI Due to the time difference, she planned to log on immediately after breakfast to submit her coursework and assignments.
She and Doncic met as children.
In a Q&A session on his Instagram Story in March 2020, Goltes talked about how he met Doncic.
“I've answered this question a million times. We met when we were 12 years old, on the beach in Croatia,” she said (viahe is new york post). “Fun fact: We still have the same group of friends we had back then. You keep real friends, right?”
when Cosmopolitan SI When Goltes asked how Doncic captivated her, she said Doncic's youthful, playful energy captivated her and continues to this day.
she is a model and influencer
Ms. Goltes became an ambassador for Riska Lingerie in 2017 and made her debut as a model. Shortly after, she signed with the agency Immortal Models Management, and she appeared in several campaigns for the Slovenian jeweler Zlatarna Celje, as well as on magazine covers. Cosmopolitan Slovenia.
In the past, Goltes announced that she would be launching a fashion blog in October 2021 and hinted at the idea of designing a workout wear line in July 2020, but there were no additional updates regarding the project. Most recently, Goltes shared a rare look at her outfit choices on a TikTok posted in February 2022.
Gortes previously said: Cosmopolitan SI Focusing on her own identity and goals was important to her relationship with Doncic, so she didn't lose her sense of self. She shared her belief that people can be better friends and partners if they are happy alone.
She and Doncic live together in Dallas
Doncic and Gortes live together in Dallas, and while she now enjoys the city, it took some getting used to after moving from Slovenia.she explained: Cosmopolitan SI She was exposed to new cultures in new places, which encouraged her to think in new ways. The adjustments she had to make included finding the best local grocery store, choosing a gym, and making new friends.
The following year, Goltes issued a heartfelt update on the transition. “Dallas is a lot like Europe. I love Dallas. It reminds me of home,” she shared in an Instagram Story Q&A.
Goltes said moving to the new world helped him grow as a person and gave him a new perspective, which had a positive impact on his relationship with Doncic. While Doncic kept her busy with training, she opened up about learning how to enjoy her own company.
She and Doncic have three dogs.
Doncic and Gortes share three dogs: a Pomeranian named Hugo, a White Swiss Shepherd named Gia, and a large breed named Viki, which they added to their family in February 2022. Goltes says one of the silver linings of the coronavirus pandemic is being able to spend quality time with her boyfriend and dogs.
“I'm so happy to be able to spend time with Luka, Hugo, and Gia during quarantine,” she said in an Instagram Story Q&A. “We don't get to spend as many days together because we're always working on our own things. So it feels really good to be able to spend time together.”
She's Doncic's biggest cheerleader
Goltes is often on hand to cheer Doncic on at games and events, where she has been seen wearing Doncic's No. 77 jersey. And when she can't attend games, Goltes still fills in for Doncic at her home with her dog and blue-and-yellow outfit. white uniform.
At the 2023 All-Star Game, she wore a custom-made denim jacket with his name and number on the back. Off the basketball court, Goltes walked the red carpet at the NBA Awards with Doncic in 2019, when he was named Rookie of the Year. While his models wore form-fitting black gowns, Doncic opted for a sophisticated blue suit.
She and Doncic team up for charity work
Doncic and Gortes are a team in many ways. When Doncic's basketball schedule prevented him from visiting two children's hospitals in Slovenia that he supported with his foundation in December 2022, Gortes attended instead with holiday-themed balloons.
In a statement shared by Cosmopolitan SIDoncic said, “I hope this puts a smile on their faces and cheers them up. They're brave and strong and I want them to know that I'm thinking of them during the holidays and that I want them to come home.” I want them to know that.” as soon as possible. ”
She and Doncic have one child
In early December 2023, Doncic and Goltes announced the birth of their first child. “Gabriella 💕!” They posted a photo of the newborn on Instagram.
The exact day the couple's daughter was born is unknown, but Doncic missed the Mavericks' game against the Memphis Grizzlies on Dec. 1, 2023, in Dallas.
While on the basketball court, Doncic holds Gabriela close. His sneakers always have a heart printed on the midsole after her name.
