Although it's likely that you most commonly now know her as Angel Strawbridge, before her Escape to the Chateau fame, the craft-loving businesswoman and author was best known as Angel Adoree.
What is Angel Adoree's real name?
Angel was born Angela Newman, although she previously went by her nickname Angel Adoree. Now we know and love her as Angel Strawbridge, the name she took when she got married.
How old is Angel Strawbridge?
Born on 7 April 1978 in South Africa, Angel is currently 44 years old.
Who are Angel Adoree's parents?
Angel's parents are Stephen and Jennifer Newman. Shortly after Angel was born, the family moved to Essex where they ran a jewellers.
The couple actually lived with Dick and Angel in the coach house for a while during the coronavirus.
Has Angel Adoree been married before?
No, Angel has only been married once. She and husband Dick got married in November 2015 and first met through their shared agent. The couple have two children together, Arthur and Dorothy. Dick also has two older children from his previous marriage, Charlotte and James Strawbridge.
Angel Adoree's career
The Vintage Patisserie
Angel is the founder of The Vintage Patisserie, a hospitality company. In 2015, its headquarters relocated to Chateau-de-la-Motte Husson in France to concentrate on fairytale vintage weddings and unique celebrations. Angel has also released several books including The Vintage Tea Party Book, The Vintage Tea Party Year and The Vintage Sweets Book.
Dragon's Den
Did you know that Angel first hit our screens in 2010? She made an appearance on BBC's Dragons Den where she won the investment of Deborah Meaden and Theo Paphitis. Sadly the partnership did not come to fruition but Angel and Deborah remain friends.
Escape to the Chateau
In January 2015, Angel and her family moved to France where they purchased a 19th-century chateau in the Pays de la Loire and began the restoration project of a lifetime. This led to the incredibly popular Channel 4 documentary, Escape to the Chateau which has been confirmed to end after the ninth series airs later this year.
Angel is also part of the spin-off Escape to the Chateau DIY series which follows British Families who are also renovating chateaus in France. Dick and Angel offer their advice and support during the renovation projects.
Products
Angel's eye for style and interior design has proved hugely popular with fans over the years, leading her to release several ranges including a home fragrance range with Sainsbury's and soft furnishings range with Next which includes wallpaper, bedding and cushions, all inspired by Chateau-de-la-Motte Husson. We reckon they make wonderful gifts for Escape to the Chateau fans!
Has Angel Strawbridge lost weight?
Angel embarked on a weight loss journey back in 2009 where it is believed she followed an 80/20 diet plan which she combined with regular exercise. As a result, Angel lost a whopping 33 pounds of weight.