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Inside The Life Of American singer Marques Houston: Biography, Net Worth & more

Marques Houston is an American R&B singer, songwriter, actor, and record producer who is best known for his role as Roger Evans in the television comedy sitcom “Sister, Sister”. He is also famous for his 2005 album “Naked”. He also was a member of the R&B group “Immature/IMx” from 1990 to 2001. He captured the media’s attention when he married Miya Houston, a lady he is 19 years older than.

Who is Marques Houston?

Marques Barrett Houston was born in Los Angeles, California on August 4, 1981. Houston is of American nationality and African-American ancestry. His parents are Michael Houston and Carolyn Houston. He is the eldest of four children. He has two sisters; Brandye and Danielle Houston and a younger brother by name Brandon Houston. He attended Montebello High School. While at Montebello, Marques joined the school theatre and made many appearances in theatre shows. His interest in acting started when he was just a minor. He was also interested in singing and wanted to pursue it as his career. His family supported him in his decision. Sadly his mother dies in 1997 from Lymphoma.

Marques Houston professional music career began in 1992. He was a founding member of the R&B group “Immature (IMx)”. He was partnered by Jerome Jones, Chris Strokes, and Don Santos. Marques was nicknames ‘Batman’ while in the IMx group. The group worked and released two albums; “Introducing IMx(1999)” and “IMx(2001)”. After 10 years, the band member decided to go their separate way but that was after they have created soundtracks to the films “House Party 3” and “House Party 4: Down to the Last Minute”.

Marques went solo after the band disbanded. He created a album “MH” which were his name initials in 2003. Two years after in 2005, he released another solo album titled “Naked”. Houston released “Veteran” and “Mastress Music” albums in 2007 and 2010 respectively. He later reunited with Imx members and went on tour for a new single “Let Me Find Out”. He has continued to be relevant in the music industry releasing albums and appearing in Love and Hip Hop franchise “Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood” since 2019. In 2019, Marques met his wife Miya at a Jehovah’ Witness occasion and soon the pair got married just after 5 months of dating on August 24, 2020. They are blessed with a beautiful daughter, Zara who was born on December 2021. He is estimated to be worth US$6.5 million.

What is Marques Houston’s age, height and weight?

Marques Houston is currently 41 years old but 42 in a few months time in 2023. He is 5 feet 8 inches tall and weighs 75 kilograms.

What is Marques Houston’s Nationality and Ethnicity?

Marques Houston is an American with mixed ethnicity.

What is Marques Houston’s profession?

Marques is an actor, singer, record producer, film producer, model, songwriter, rapper, dancer, film actor and film score composer.

How long did Marques Houston date his wife?

Marques Houston dated his wife for just five months before popping the question.

What is the age difference between Marques Houston and his wife?

There is a nineteen years gap difference between Marques, 41 years and his wife Miya, 22years. The singer-songwriter while addressing the age difference between himself and his wife said “women his age come into relationships with baggage and kids.

Who is Marques Houston married to?

Marques is married to 22 year old actress and makeup artist Miya Houston. The couple have been since August 24, 2020 and have been together for close to three years now.

Does Marques Houston have children?

Marques Houston has only one child with his wife Miya Houston. Her name is Zara Houston.