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Ottavia Busia Wiki, Age, Net worth, Family, Bio & Facts About Anthony Bourdain’s Wife

Ottavia Busia (born 11 July 1965, Age: 57 Years) is famously known as the wife of the late American chef and author Anthony Bourdain. She is Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fighter and actor from Sardinia, Italy. 

Ottavia is a Mixed Martial Arts fighter. She also worked in several restaurants to maintain her expenses. She got media attention, after her marriage to the famous chef and TV star, Anthony Bourdain.

Anthony Michael Bourdain (Anthony Bourdain) was a prominent celebrity chef, author, and travel documentarian. In 2000, he got the fame after launching his first bestselling book ‘Kitchen Confidential: Adventures in the Culinary Underbelly’.

Ottavia Busia with her then-husband Anthony Bourdain
Ottavia Busia with her then-husband Anthony Bourdain

Unfortunately, the couple separated after nine years of relationship in 2016. Besides this, Anthony Bourdain committed suicide at the hotel in Kayserberg in France on 8 June 2018.

Moreover, she appeared in her then-husband documentary movie in 2021. Read the full article to know about Anthony’s wife Ottavia.

Anthony Bourdain’s Wife- Ottavia Busia Bio

Anthony Bourdain’s wife came to this world on 11 July 1965 at her Italian parents’ home. Ottavia was born in Sardinia, Italy, and grew up in a small town in Lombardy, Italy. This personality celebrated her 57th birthday (age: 57 Years old) on 11 July 2022. Busia’s horoscope is Cancer, according to her birth. This martial player holds Italian nationality and follows the Christianity religion.

An old image of Ottavia Busia
An old image of Ottavia Busia

Ottavia Busia Education

Ottavia went to a private school near her residence from where she completed her primary and secondary education. Furthermore, she enrolled herself in a reputed college and finished her dentistry course. Busia also took training in Kickboxing and jiu-jitsu from Renzo Gracie Academy.

An old image of Ottavia Busia (in May 2013)
An old image of Ottavia Busia (in May 2013)

Ottavia Busia Parents Siblings & Ethnicity

Ottavia belongs to Caucasian-Italian background. Her parents raised her in a small town in the Italian region of Lombardy. On the other hand, Busia’s parent’s details are unavailable on the web. From my rough guess, her dad works in a private firm and her mother is a housewife.

Ottavia Busia with Igor Graciein (Jiu Jitsu player)
Ottavia Busia with Igor Graciein (Jiu-Jitsu player)

Ottavia has a lot of good memories with her family members and siblings. In addition, she worked with her former sister-in-law (Christopher Bourdain) in the documentary movie (Roadrunner: A Film About Anthony Bourdain) in 2021.

Ottavia Busia Relationship & Husband

Ottavia tied the knot with American chef Anthony Bourdain on 20 April 2007. She first met her husband through her friend Eric Ripert (chef). After their first meeting, the two usually met in bars and used to drink together. In 2013, Busia traveled to Tokyo along with her partner Anthony.

Ottavia Busia and Anthony Bourdain (husband)
Ottavia Busia and Anthony Bourdain (husband)

At the time of their marriage, her spouse Bourdain shared that working on TV shows, and living far away from his family weakens the relationship. Anthony was always busy with his work so his wife divorced him. Sadly, Ottavia and Anthony’s wedding ended after nine years of their relationship in 2016.

Ottavia Busia and Anthony Bourdain seprated in 2016
Ottavia Busia and Anthony Bourdain seprated in 2016

Remarriage

At present, this MMA player is single. On the other hand, there are not any rumors about having an affair with anyone. According to my research, she has never remarried since her divorce from Anthony Bourdain.

Kids – Daughter

Ottavia and Anthony welcomed a daughter (Ariane Bourdain) on 9  April 2007, before their wedding. At the age of 4 years, Ariane’s mother brought her to jiu-jitsu classes along with her. The Black belt Winner Lepri used to teach martial art to Busia’s child.

Ottavia Busia's daughter (Ariane Bourdain) performed at the School of Rock concert in 2018
Ottavia Busia’s daughter (Ariane Bourdain) performed at the School of Rock concert in 2018

According to the sources, Anthony’s daughter is interested in music. Ariane performed at the School of Rock concert in the music events in June 2018.

Salary & Net worth

  1. Ottavia’s major earnings come from her MMA profession. On the other hand, she also gets income from TV shows.
  2. She gets an average salary from a martial arts career of about 35,000-40, 000 US dollars.
  3. Busia’s estimated net worth is around $1-2 million USD approximately.
  4. At the time of her marriage to Anthony, the couple purchased a home at 40 East 94th Street for 3.35 million US dollars. 

Career & Profession

In 2000, she started working as the general manager at Geisha restaurant in New York City. She worked in various restaurants and she loves working in cafeterias. She has practiced kickboxing and Brazilian jiu-jitsu. She trained at the world-famous training center, Renzo Gracie Academy.  

Ottavia Busia won various fighting in MMA
Ottavia Busia won various fighting in MMA

MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) Record

Ottavia always wanted to participate in sports. So, she enter the reputed martial arts academy named, Renzo Gracie Academy. This artist took training in two sports Brazilian jiu-jitsu and kickboxing.

Ottavia Busia won gold medal in 2013
Ottavia Busia won gold medal in 2013

Later, she competed in several fights and represented Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. She won a gold medal at the 2013 New York International Jiu-Jitsu Championship. Busia got the purple belt from Jiu-Jitsu athlete Igor Graciein in December 2014.

As an Actor

After weeding with TV star Bourdain, she also made her debut in the entertainment industry. In 2007, she appeared in her husband’s show named, ‘Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations’. This show won 2 Primetime Emmys and 16 nominations.

Ottavia Busia appeared in the documentary film in 2021
Ottavia Busia appeared in the documentary film 2021

Later, she appeared in the documentary movie, Roadrunner: A Film About Anthony Bourdain. This film is based on the American chef Anthony Bourdain’s life and career. She acted as Anthony’s wife along with many stars such as Christopher Bourdain, Asia Argento, David Chang, David Choe, and many others. This film was directed by Morgan Neville and was aired on 16 July 2021. 

Ottavia Busia’s Husband Anthony Bourdain’s Profession

Anthony acted in various programs focusing on exploring international culture, cuisine, and the human condition. He presented numerous food and travel shows such as  A Cook’s Tour, The Travel Channel, and more.

Ottavia Busia's husband Anthony Bourdain was a famous chef
Ottavia Busia’s husband Anthony Bourdain was a famous chef

In July 2011, Travel Channel reported the addition of a 2nd-hour,10-episode named ‘The Layover’. Furthermore, this show was aired on 21 November 2011. Moreover, he appeared as a judge and mentor in ‘The Taste’ cooking competition show.

This star earned an Emmy nomination for each season between 2013-2015. Moreover, her husband is the writer of ‘You’re Better Than Me’. In addition, Anthony is also an MMA fighter and has won several medals in competitions.

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Physical Appearance

After giving birth to her kid, she thought to go to the gym. She started exercising to get back in shape. Not only this, she enjoys workouts and decided to take training in MMA (Mixed Martial Arts). According to her Facebook, she does squats exercise every Sunday. Ottavia does pull-ups, clap burpees, sprint burpees, dive bombers, etc. She does martial arts practice for about 4-5 hours a day.

Ottavia Busia is a fitness lover
Ottavia Busia is a fitness lover
Height (approx.)In Feet Inches- 5′ 5″
In Meters- 1.65 m
In Centimetres- 165 cm
Weight (approx.)In Kilograms- 72 kg
In Pounds- 158 lbs
Chest Size34 inches
Waist Size35 inches
Hips Size38 inches
Hair ColorBlack
TattoosInked a Tattoo (chef’s knife)
Eye ColorDark Brown

Facts About Ottavia Busia

  • In 2000, Ottavia shifted to New York, United States from her home country (Italy) due to her financial problems. 
  • At a young age, Busia used to cook with her grandmother. 
  • The movie named ‘No Reservations’ earned around grossed $92 million worldwide and she got a large amount of money after finishing her work in this movie. 
  • On 1 March 2020, she donated to Paul Moran (founder of The Journey Podcast) for Tap Cancer Out.
Ottavia Busia and Anthony Bourdain (ex-husband practiced martial arts together
Ottavia Busia and Anthony Bourdain (ex-husband practiced martial arts together
  • At the time Busia was young, her parents kept chickens and rabbits in a garden.
  • Her late ex-husband Anthony Bourdain won first place at IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship at New York Spring International 2016.
  • She is fond of food and once shared that, she never refuses to eat when food is in front of her.
  • Ottavia attended the premiere show of ‘The Big Short at Ziegfeld Theatre on 23 November 2015.

Ottavia Busia Wiki & Trivia

NameOttavia Busia
Other NameOttavia Busia Bourdain
Popular forSecond Wife of Anthony Bourdain (b. June 25, 1956- died June 8, 2018)
Mother LandSardinia, Italy
Current ResidenceNew York, United States
Birthday11 July 1965
Age (as of 2022)57 Years
ProfessionMMA Fighter, Actress, and Internet Personality
Screen Debut Year2007
TV Series/Doumentaries1. Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations (2007)
2. Roadrunner: A Film About Anthony Bourdain (2021)
Religious BeliefChristianity
NationalityItalian
HoroscopeCancer
EthnicityCaucasian
Qualification Details
AlumniReputed College
EducationGraduation in Dentist Course
MMA TrainingRenzo Gracie Academy
Family Details
FatherMr. Busia
MotherMrs. Busia
SiblingsBrother- Will Update
Sister- Not Found
Former Father-In-LawGladys Bourdain
Former Mother-In-LawPierre Bourdain
Former Sister-In-LawChristopher Bourdain
Marital Details
Martial StatusDivorcee
Wedding Date20 April 2007
Ex-HusbandAnthony Bourdain
Divorced2016
Current HusbandWill Update
BoyfriendNot Found
DaughterAriane Bourdain
SonNone
Income & Salary Details
Main Income SourceMMA and Acting 
Monthly Income of MMA35,000-40, 000 US dollars
AssetsLavish House at 40 East 94th Street
Net worth1-2 million US dollars (approx).
CarMercedes-Benz

Q & A

  1. Why did Ottavia and Bourdain separate?

    Anthony Bourdain was too busy with his work, so his wife (Ottavia Busia) divorced him in 2016.

  2. Where was Ottavia Busia born?

    She was born on 11 July 1965 in her hometown in Sardinia, Italy.

  3. Is Ottavia Busia Italian?

    Yes, she was born in Sardinia, Italy. So, she holds Italian nationality.

  4. Who is Ottavia Busia’s daughter?

    Her daughter is Ariane Bourdain and Ariane is a music lover and good at martial arts.

  5. Who is Ottavia Busia’s current husband?

    There are no details about her current husband or boyfriend on the web. Maybe she is single (as of October 2022).

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Monika Suthar

Monika Suthar is an Indian Content Writer from Jaipur. She completed her degree in Journalism and Mass Communication from Jaipur University. She has 4 years of experience as a writer. She loves to write about Movies, Celebrities, and TV Shows.

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