André Murillo Bio: Family, Net Worth, Facts & Tori Kelly

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André Murillo is an American-German former basketball player who last played for the Rostock Seawolves in the second Bundesliga ProB.

Murillo, if you have never seen or heard about him, you might be fascinated by his charming face and physique.

The handsome basketball player played for Germany’s Hamburg Towers before making basketball a profession; André played for college and high school.

André Murillo Mirror Photograh
André Murillo (Source: Instagram)

With his exceptional playing skills, he has achieved many recognition and awards.

For instance, the player was named the GSAC, NAIA Scholar-Athlete, and NAIA All-American Honorable Mention.

As of March 2024, the combined net worth of Andre and Tori is around $33 million. 

André is famous for being the spouse of two-time Grammy winner Tori Kelly.

So, when did they start dating?

Let’s begin with quick facts about André Murillo’s private life in detail, including net worth and family kids.

Quick Facts

Full Name André Christian Murillo
Nick Name None
Age 33 Years Old
Height 6 ft 5 in / 2 m / 200 cm
Shoe Size 8 (U.S.) 
Weight 79 kg / 174 lb
Horoscope Taurus
Date Of Birth 18 May 1990
Birth Place Bremerhaven, Germany
Gender Male
Sexual Orientation Straight
Religion Christian
Nationality German
Ethnicity American-German
Hair Colour Black
Eye Colour Dark Brown
Skin Colour Fair
Marital Status Married
Wife Tori Kelly (m. May 2018)
Kids No
Father’s Name Michael Murillo
Mother’s Name Vera Murillo
Siblings Sister, Michelle Murillo
High School El Toro High School
University Concordia University Irvine And Biola University
Graduated From High School 2008
Profession Basketball Player
Active From 2011
Position Power Forward
Current Team Rostock Seawolves
Net Worth $800k
Career Earning Not Available
Social Media Instagram And YouTube
Last Update March 2024

Age, Early Childhood, & Family

The German player, André, was born André Christian Murillo on 18th May 1990 in Bremerhaven, Germany. He is 33 years old as of 2024. 

The basketball player spent half of his early life in Bremerhaven and California. At 12, he migrated to the United States with his family members.

Andre Murillo Mother
Andre Murillo, Mother (Source: Instagram)

As a child, Andre was interested in various sports, including basketball, football, and baseball. However, he selected basketball as his profession.

The former player, André, was born to his parents; father, Michael Murillo, and mother, Vera Murillo. As far as his father’s job is concerned, he is a former U.S. Army.

Whereas André’s mother, Vera’s profession is not disclosed. Besides, the basketball player has a sister, Michelle Murillo.

Moving on to André’s educational background, he attended El Toro High School. While at the school, he polished his basketball-playing skills and graduated in 2008.

After completing high school, André went to Concordia University Irvine. He played basketball for the 2008-2009 season at the university.

Then, the athlete switched to Biola University, California. He received a Biblical Studies degree and a spontaneous basketball record from college.

Body Measurement

As Andre Murillo was born in May, his sun sign is Taurus. Taurus people are intelligent, dependable, hardworking, and dedicated.

André is decently tall. He stands at the pillaring height of 2 meters. With his regular exercise and diet plan, he weighs approximately 174 lbs.

His shoe size is U.S. 8. He doesn’t have a tattoo on any part of his body.

Likewise, he belongs to German nationality with mixed ethnic groups. The basketball player follows Christianity.

Career Highlights

After playing for universities, André commenced his professional playing career in July 2014 with Germany’s Hamburg Towers. He played in 32 games with the team, averaging 4.4 points and 1.8 rebounds per game.

Later, the player joined Rostock Seawolves. In his 2016-2017 season, he averaged 15.8 points and 6.4 rebounds per game.

Due to an ankle injury, André had to miss the rest of the season and finally retired in  February 2017.

Net Worth

You might be wondering about net worth of Andre. And to meet up to your curiosity, we have answers to your questions.

The former professional basketball player earned a sizable amount from his playing career and the brand deals he got during that time.

Andre Murillo and Hagrid Shoes
Andre Murillo Posing With Hagrid Shoes (Source: Instagram)

According to some reliable online sources, André has accumulated a net worth of $800k as of 2024.

Besides, the player also generates revenue from his YouTube channel, Dre Murillo and Blueboard Inc.

André Murillo Properties

Being a renowned German basketball player and acquiring thousands of net worth, André possesses several properties and branded vehicles.

However, detailed information on those physical assets is out of reach.

Net Worth Of André Murillo In Different Currencies

Let’s look into the net worth of André Murillo in different currencies, including the cryptocurrency BitCoin. 

Currency Net Worth
Euro €747,760
Pound Sterling £661,480
Australian Dollar A$1,155,048
Canadian Dollar C$1,077,440
Indian Rupee 66,042,000
BitCoin ฿34

André Murillo’s Knife Incident

In 2009, Andre encountered one of the most life-wrecking incidents.

It was springtime in his hometown on the 25th of April; the basketball player had to attend one of the parties.

In the meantime, André had a dispute, which led him to be stabbed in the chest. The knife severely injured him as it hit the pericardium resulting in internal bleeding in his lungs.

Because of the unfortunate encounter, the basketball player had to undergo several surgeries.

As per the news circulated in online sources, he spent three and a half weeks in the hospital to recover fully.

Personal Life, Wife, & Kids

The mesmerizing and handsome player, André, is the heartthrob of almost every girl interested in basketball.

However, he broke his fan’s hearts by marrying his long-term girlfriend, Tori Kelly, in 2018.

André and his now-wife, Tori, started seeing each other in 2016. They kept her love life out of the media for at least a year.

The world knew about their secret romance when Tori announced their engagement in September 2017.

After spending a year in their relationship and being engaged for seven months, André and Tori exchanged their wedding vows on 20th May 2018.

Their marriage became more special in the presence of their beloved and close friends and relatives.

As of this writing, André and his better half Tori do not have children. However, they are planning to have one very soon, as Tori shared in one of the interviews.

Who Is Tori Kelly?

Tori Kelly, born Victoria Loren Kelly, Andre’s sweetheart, is an American singer-songwriter and voice actress.

She first gained recognition after uploading videos on YouTube as a teenager and made it through to Hollywood week on the ninth season of American Idol in 2010.

She is mainly known for hits like Sing (2016), Unbreakable Smile (2015), and Hiding Place (2018).

Moreover, the singer is famous for giving her melodious and enchanting voices in numerous songs, including Foreword, Nobody Love, Handmade Songs, and many more.

Her albums include A Tori Kelly Christmas, Inspired By True Events, and more. Further, Tori has received many awards for her contribution to the music industry.

For instance, she has won the Grammy Awards, BET Awards, Billboard Music Awards, GMA Dove Awards, Radio Disney Music Awards, YouTube Music Awards, and many other nominations.

She has more than 20 million views on YouTube.

Kelly worked on the cover of “Waving Through a Window” for the soundtrack album of the 2021 film adaptation Dear Evan Hansen, produced by Justin Goldner.

On November 2, 2021, Kelly released “The Curly Girl Blues.” She reprised her role as Meena in Sing 2 in the same year.

Early Life, Age, & Family

André’s singer-wife, Tori, was born on 14th December 1992 in Wildomar, California. She is 31 years old as of 2024.

Tori is the first daughter of her father, Allwyn, and her mother, Laura. Her father hails from Jamaican and Puerto Rico ancestors. Her mother, Laura, belongs to the Irish and German ethnic groups.

Besides, she also has a younger brother, Noah. She grew up in her birthplace, and while growing up, Tori used to listen to various songs, which helped her know her ability.

Since childhood, the musician has been a devoted follower of Christianity.

Details On Tori Kelly’s Net Worth

Being one of the best female singers and musicians, Tori makes a considerable amount of income. From her albums and songs, she generates millions of revenue.

As of March 2024, Tori Kelly has a net worth of $3 million.

The vocalist also performs in numerous countries as per her scheduled tour dates, which helps her earn a huge amount. 

Tori was the brand ambassador of a premium clothing line, William Rast, in 2015.

Unknown Facts About André Murillo

  • André and his wife, Tori Kelly, have a height difference of 35 cm.
  • André was named the Most Valuable Player of his high school team and the Sea View League.
  • André Murillo and his better half, Tori Kelly, follow Christianity.
  • Sometimes, André also plays football.

Social Media Presence

André is active on social media, where he updates about his family, friends, and other venture.

On January 6, 2023, he posted a photo dump from 2022 with the caption “end of year highlights.” Below is a post from his gram with his wife, Tori Kelly.

 

 
 
 
 
 
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Instagram (@andremurillo): 38k followers

YouTube (@BlueboardInc.): 261 subscribers

Popularity Graph 

Andre Murillo is a former basketball player and YouTuber married to two times Grammy Award winner Tori Kelly.

Andre Murillo Popularity Graph
Andre Murillo Popularity Graph (Source: Google)

The above graph shows Murrilo’s popularity over the past twelve months.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQS) 

Does André Murillo have a daughter?

The German basketball player André does not have a daughter. He has no children with his wife, Tori Kelly, to date. But they post a lot of pictures of their nephew on social media.

What does André Murillo do, and does he lives in Coronado?

André Murillo is a former basketball player. After his retirement, he became a YouTuber. No he does not reside in Coronado

What team did André Murillo play for?

Before his ankle surgery, André Murillo used to play for the Rostock Seawolves. After bein in a leave for a while, he retired from basketball.

What happened to André Murillo?

He suffered from an ankle injury in February 2017, due to which he missed most of the season's games.

Is André Murillo related to Andre Murillo Garcia?

André Murillo, is not related to André Murillo Garcia. André Murillo Garcia is a former professional Spanish football player, while Murillo is a former basketball player.

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