Emily Riedel is a renowned American television personality, opera vocalist, and gold miner, gaining fame through her participation in the Discovery Channel’s reality series, “Bering Sea Gold.” This show, produced by Thom Beers, made its debut on January 27, 2012.
The series revolves around the pursuit of gold, with the primary objective being to extract as much of this precious metal as possible through mining in order to generate profits. Riedel became a part of the show with the aim of financing her opera education, but her career has taken an unexpected and dramatic shift towards mining, a profession she had never even considered before.
Emily is the sole female member on the board of the Bering Sea Gold series, alongside Shawn Pomrenke, Steve Pomrenke, Brad Kelly, Andy Kelly, Kris Kelly, Ken Kerr, Dave Young, Joel Pellegrino, and Chris Thornton.
Wiki/Biography
The reality TV personality was born in California on July 4, 1988. As of the year 2020, she is 32 years old. She was born to Steve Riedel, her father, while there is limited available information about her mother.
She grew up with her two siblings, one of whom is her brother named Nate, while her sister’s name remains unknown. She earned her degree in music and vocals from the University of South California.
At 32 years old, this individual had always been passionate about music and singing. Gold mining was never a path they had considered, but destiny had other plans when their childhood friend Zeke Tenhoff introduced them to the world of mining.
Emily Riedel was on the hunt for jobs to finance her graduation when a friend proposed an intriguing opportunity in Alaska. He suggested that she could earn enough money there to not only cover her graduation expenses but also fund her pursuit of a master’s degree in vocals. This unexpected idea appealed to Emily, and she decided to give it a try. Little did she know that this decision would dramatically alter her career path in ways she had never even imagined.
Facts/Trivia
- Full name: Emily Riedel.
- Nickname: Emily.
- Date of Birth: 4 July 1988.
- Birthplace: California, USA.
- Current City: Anchorage, Alaska, USA.
- Age: 32 years (as of 2020).
- Horoscope: Gemini.
- Gender: Female.
- Sexuality: Heterosexual.
- Nationality: American.
- Ethnicity: White.
Parents
- Father: Steve Riedel.
- Mother: Unknown.
Siblings
- Brother: Nate Riedel.
- Sister: Will update.
Education
- Highest Qualification: Graduate in Bachelor’s of Arts in Music.
- School: Local High School.
- College/University: University of South California.
Social Media
- Instagram: emsau1
Personal Information
- Marital Status: Unmarried.
- Past Affairs: Zeke Tenhoff.
- Boyfriend: Name not available.
- Husband: None.
- Eating Habits: Non-Vegan.
- Drinks: Occasionally.
- Pets: Dog.
Favorite Things
- Hobbies: Off-road biking, Mountaineering, Cooking, adventure sports, etc.
- Holidays: London and Belgium.
- Food: Desserts and seafood.
- Brands: Burton and LBS Dutch Harbor.
Physical Stats & More
Emily Riedel, primarily known as a miner, stands at an impressive height of 5′ 11″ (180 centimeters). Alongside her mining profession, she is passionate about yoga and maintains her health and physique through regular gym workouts.
With her rare and distinctive hazel-green eyes and beautiful dark blonde hair, she embodies the perfect blend of intelligence and beauty.
She tips the scales at approximately 62 kilograms, sporting a flawless hourglass figure that strikes the ideal balance between slim and curvy. A devoted food enthusiast, she indulges in her meals with the gusto of a panda whenever she’s apart from her dining table, relishing each and every bite.
Height
- In Feet & Inches: 5′ 11″.
- Centimeters: 180 cm.
- Meters: 1.8 m.
Weight
- In Kilograms: 62 kg.
- In Pounds: 134 lb.
Body Stats
- Eye color: Hazel green.
- Hair color: Blonde.
- Skin complexion: Extreme Fair.
- Hair type: Straight.
- Body type: Hourglass.
- Figure measurements: 34-28-34.
- Tattoos?: yes on her left foot ankle, right shoulder, and left arm.
Profession
This 32-year-old individual, who holds a degree in music and vocal studies from California, has embarked on a fascinating journey from being a vocalist to working as a gold miner in a location quite distant from their musical roots.
Over the course of this lengthy journey, her friend and former boyfriend have emerged as pivotal figures in her life, catalyzing a profound transformation. Had he not invited Emily to accompany him to Alaska, she might still be pursuing her career as a vocalist within the confines of her comfort zone.
What’s truly fascinating is that although she initially planned to spend just one summer in Alaska, her deep passion for gold mining has kept her happily engaged in the job for over a decade.
“Bearing Sea Gold” airs on the Discovery Channel every Friday night, featuring Emily as the lone female participant. She’s a trailblazer, demonstrating that with unwavering determination and dedication, women can excel in any field, setting high standards worldwide.
Emily Riedel initially joined the show in season 1 as a driver and deckhand, a role she continued in season 2. It was in season 3 that she transitioned to the role of captain, and she has since become a full-time and permanent crew member of the show. Emily now captains her own vessel, known as the Eroica Mining.
- Profession: Gold Miner and Television Personality.
- Net Worth: UD$180 thousand (as of season 4).
- Income Source: Reality Shows.
- House: A lavish apartment at Anchorage.
- Car Collection: BMW.
Other Random Information about Emily Riedel
- Emily has dated her childhood friend Zeke Tenhoff, who has helped her get her ways with her job, but soon it got like a tumultuous relation and both decided to remain, friends while concentrating on their respective careers.
- Riedel is an adventure sports lover such as scuba diving, mountain biking, off-road driving; skiing, and cycling all these things give her immense pleasure.
- She has a tattoo over her left foot ankle, her right shoulder at the back of it, and her left arm which reads Gjoa which the name of the boat may be her first boat.
- Even after leaving music for more than a decade whenever she gets a chance to hum or play any of the instruments she gladly has that opportunity and she sings well.
Take a Look:
- This former opera singer has a husky dog that she loves a lot and keeps along with herself most of the time except while being on the vessel.
- As we don’t have any of her mom’s name information but as of mother’s day in the year 2018, Emily Riedel shared her mommy picture over her Instagram handle where she wrote that her mother has been the patient of Alzheimer’s and dementia.
- Even as being an American she believes in Indian mythologies and their gods which is literary shocking but at the same time, it is peaceful.
- Emily not of the traditional workout lover she is much into creative workouts outside gyms and at the beach doing muscle strength.
- On 27 July 2017, Emily was on a vacation along with her family and friends out of which she shared only the picture of Tower Bridge on her feed.
- Emily Riedel is way too close to the children of her sister and do every possible thing to keep them happy and smiling, she celebrates her Christmas along with those kids.
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