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Who is 90 Day Fiancé star Big Ed Brown?
Big Ed Brown used an unconventional item to propose
TLC reality star, Big Ed Brown, has found love again after meeting a fan at a meet and greet.
After going viral on social media, the 90 Day Fiancé star has returned to the spotlight after proposing to a fan within 24-hours of courtship.
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Shock engagement
In September 2024, Big Ed found love, proposing to 31-year-old Porscha Raemond.
He popped the question at a meet and greet being held at the Plantation, Fla., sandwich shop Capriotti's.
The proposal seemed to be spontaneous with the TLC reality star getting down on one knee after meeting the fan 24 hours earlier.
Lacking a ring, Big Ed had to think outside the box and proposed using a paper clip.
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Rise to fame
Big Ed first rose to fame after making his debut on season four of the TLC reality show, 90 Day Fiancé.
He travelled halfway across the world to meet Rosemarie Vega in the Philippines.
He shared with Us magazine: “What attracted me to Rose the most was that she admired me, and that felt really good.
"Like after a while, when somebody looks up to you, it feels good. But she opened my heart to love."
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The relationship between 23-year-old Rose and 54-year-old Ed did not work out, and some fans were disturbed by the way he treated her.
He mocked her ";hairy legs" and asked her to use mouthwash.
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Big Ed was previously married to a woman named Sandra Heckman and the couple share a daughter named Tiffany.
Rose and Ed's relationship didn't work after he admitted he didn't want any more children.
Rose moved back to Manila and now enjoys a successful life as a social media star and model.
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The Single Life
After Rosemarie and Big Ed split, he returned home and was looking to fall in love again on 90 Day Fiancé: The Single Life.
Brown told , while promoting the spinoff: “When I returned back from the Philippines [in September], I really came back, like, that was just a waste of my money and a complete waste of my time, and I failed.
"Luckily, I didn’t lose my daughter, which was my biggest concern."
“I didn’t think about women, and then I’m like, ‘OK, it’s been eight months. Ed, are you going to get back on the horse again?’”
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In the spinoff, Big Ed and five other singles from the 90 Day Fiancé universe embarked on their journey to find romance once again.
On the show he met Liz Woods, who is two years younger than his daughter.
The couple were in an on-and-off-again relationship, before getting engaged in 2021.
However in April 2024, it was revealed the pair had split for good after getting into a row over a spicy pasta he had cooked.
Ed then text Liz to tell her the wedding was canceled.
Since their split, Big Ed has lost 20lbs in a bid to get rid of his "dad bod".
Big Ed's health
Big Ed was born with Klippel Feil syndrome (KFS), a rare bone disorder.
KFS is characterized by a short neck and restricted mobility of the upper spine.
While some people who suffer from KFS have no symptoms, others may suffer from nerve issues and pain, including back and neck pain and frequent headaches.
Big Ed, who is 4'11", explained to Entertainment Tonight that, due to the syndrome, he has a "limited range of movement" along with "a bigger than normal chest cavity."
He said that he was bullied growing up but he has learned to love himself.
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His day job
Big Ed worked as a professional photographer in San Diego, and his portfolio includes wedding photos, family portraits, and fashion shoots.
As a result of his earned fame from television, he has evolved as a reality TV star and social media influencer.
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He also worked as an interior designer.
With his new-found fame online, he has been able to build an online shop called This Is Big Ed, where he sells different products such as mouse pads, postcards, notebooks, shirts, and glossy mugs.
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