Marica Laing
Location
Clanwilliam, South Africa
School
University Of The Free State
Expertise
The Royal Family, Health & Wellness, Beauty Trends
- When Marica is not reading the latest medical studies about trending beauty treatments, she is handing out skincare advice to her friends over a cup of coffee.
- She has been a health, wellness, and fitness enthusiast since her early 20s and went on to become a 200-hour certified yoga teacher.
- She's always curious about the latest shenanigans the royal family is getting up to and loves researching royal family protocols and their origins.
Experience
Marica has been a freelance writer since 2018. She kicked off her career writing articles about the wizarding world for MuggleNet's news team. From there, Marica landed various writing jobs, most notably for Bad Yogi's health and fitness blog, Bad Yogi Magazine, covering everything from women's health to the latest yoga, fitness, beauty, and celebrity news. One of the highlights of her career so far has been co-authoring three books, including "The Unofficial Harry Potter Bestiary" and "The Ultimate Wizarding World Guide to Magical Studies."
Education
Marica received a B.A. in drama and theater arts and a B.A. Honors in film and visual media. These degrees provide her with unique insight into the entertainment industry and are the reason she knows a thing or two about stage makeup (and all the skin woes that come with using it every day).
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Stories By Marica Laing
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Given the state of the king's health, the palace will look to protocols - some more drastic than others and many dependent on the success of Charles' treatment.
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While she certainly became a household name after she linked up with Jason Kelce, Kylie Kelce is a lot more than the wife of a star football player.
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In January 2024, King Charles III shared that he'd been diagnosed with benign prostatic hyperplasia. Let's take a look at this relatively common condition.
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All eyes are on Prince Harry and his interactions with his family. Our body language experts break down his relationship with his nephews and niece.
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Ashley McBryde doesn't take her successful music career for granted. She knows what it takes to make it in the industry, and has had tragic details in her life.
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With its complex web of infrastructures spanning all of society, the royal family is sometimes called "The Firm" for a reason, and this includes its healthcare.
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Mina Starsiak Hawk and Karen Laine's relationship is under construction, to say the least. Here's where the mother-daughter duo and "Good Bones" co-stars stand.
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When it comes to medical matters, the British royals have a long history of trying to keep family health details far away from the public eye.
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For years, the British royal family has had to navigate Prince Andrew's troubling connection to Jeffrey Epstein. Here's how they have dealt with the drama.
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Marla McCants faced one of the hardest weight loss struggles in My 600-lb Life history, and she became one of the reality show's greatest success stories.
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After the Epstein List was made public in 2024, a number of the famous figures referenced in the documents have addressed their connections to Jeffrey Epstein.
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Due to the vile acts for which they were either charged or convicted, Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell's relationship remains a subject of curiosity.
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Avril Lavigne is the pop-punk girly we associate with the 2000s. But her life behind the scenes was much less glamorous. Here are tragic details about Lavigne.
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As the daughter of former president Barack Obama, Sasha Obama has emerged from her singularly unique childhood into an adulthood of success and accomplishment.
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HGTV's Christina Hall has been open about her various health issues, her quest for answers, her eventual diagnoses, and how she manages these conditions.
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In 2011, Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner welcomed their first child, daughter Arabella Kushner. The youngster is growing up right before our eyes.
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Olivia Dunne and Paul Skenes seem like a match made in college sports heaven, so their struggle to keep their relationship private comes as no surprise.
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Sarah Palin has made many waves throughout her years in the political sphere, but being a mom of five brings its own challenges.
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"Southern Charm" star Naomie Olindo has significantly changed her appearance since she first popped up on the small screen. What has she done?
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Hop aboard the rollercoaster ride of North West and Kim Kardashian's epic mother-daughter dynamic. Brace yourselves for the saga of this fabulously famous duo.
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Watching royal kids grow up is a treat, but watching royal couples navigate parenting is also interesting. Here are some of Prince William's parenting choices.
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Mary Peltola is a former tribal judge and the first Indigenous Alaskan to serve in Congress. Here's facts about the U.S. representative who bested Sarah Palin.
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Shania Twain is a superstar who may look like she has it all but who has experienced more trauma in her life than anyone could ever imagine. Here's her story.
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Misha Nonoo is a fashion designer whose clothes have been worn by the likes of Meghan Markle, who also happens to be her best friend. Learn more about Misha.
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The first time Princess Catherine appeared in the tabloids was in 2004. Here's her relationship with the British media over the past two decades.
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Sarah Palin disappeared from politics in 2009 when she resigned as Alaska's governor. In 2022, she returned again only to lose in her race.
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Jessica Tarlov had her work cut out for her when she decided to join Fox News as a Democratic voice, but her life prepared her for this kind of challenge.