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7NEWS
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- 7NEWS
Eve Markoski-Wood: Snezana Wood's daughter reveals hurtful comment her biological dad said
Former Bachelor star and Perth resident Snezana Wood's eldest daughter, Eve, has exposed her biological father after he told her she didn't deserve the life she has. The 19-year-old influencer recently moved from her family home in Melbourne to the hustle and bustle of New York and was interviewed by Dose of Society on TikTok, an account sharing real stories from strangers. When asked what the most painful comment she has ever received was, Eve revealed that her biological dad once said that 'I don't deserve the life I'm living.' She said she believed her dad, who she hasn't seen in eight years, wanted to see her mum suffer out of jealousy. 'I grew up with just my mum, single mum, and she raised me to (be) the woman I am today. He wanted to see my mum suffer and I think when he saw that my mum's built a life for both of us, I think it was just more of a reaction,' she said. Throughout the video, Eve can be seeing getting emotional as she opens up about her traumatic past. In the comments section of the video, Eve said she learnt to protect her public image by never taking herself seriously and laughing things off rather than addressing them. Loading TikTok Post 'The question really caught me off guard. It had been such a long time since l'd been that honest with myself, and I didn't expect to get that emotional,' she said. 'I was nervous about how this would be received especially being vulnerable on social media, knowing how harsh it can be. 'But the kindness and messages l've received have meant more than I can explain.' Evie also said her real dad was never around when she was younger and he 'did some things a while back that ended with him in places he shouldn't have been in'. 'He just got involved with the wrong people,' she said. Eve continued by saying how proud she was of her mum who was working a 9-5 job as well as tackling a university degree in molecular genetics and biochemistry. 'She's done a lot, she sacrificed a how strong and how much strength she's got to keep on going through all this, it makes me proud to be a mother's daughter,' she said. Snezana became well-known in 2015 after she met Sam Wood on the third season of The Bachelor Australia. She stole Sam's heart and Snezana and Eve moved to Melbourne to start a family together. The couple share three girls — Charlie, Willow and Harper — after getting married in 2018.
SBS Australia
10-06-2025
- Health
- SBS Australia
As I turned 50, I was doing everything right. Then it all went so wrong
Unexpected challenges arose for Snezana right before she was due to go on an overseas trip for her 50th birthday. Source: Supplied SBS turns 50 in 2025 and so do hundreds of thousands of Australians. Insight asks — is turning 50 a big deal? From mid-life crises to menopause, finding undiscovered family members and starting afresh, watch Insight episode Turning 50 Tuesday 10 June at 8.30PM on SBS or live on SBS On Demand . Turning 50 was an exciting time for me. Two years earlier, I contracted a rare form of double pneumonia (simultaneous infection in both lungs) that sent me into respiratory and heart failure . After coming out of an induced coma, I had to learn to read, walk and talk again. I was finally bouncing back to my normal self. So, with a dream family holiday to Italy planned as a 50th birthday celebration, there was a lot to look forward to. This was about to change drastically. There was absolutely no reason for any concern when I sent it off. I had no signs or symptoms of bowel cancer; I was very health conscious and active with swimming, hiking, and long walks with my dogs Daisy and Olly. Plus, my husband Dave had already done three tests with no issues. About a month later, the results came back positive for me needing to get a colonoscopy. After the colonoscopy, I was told that with many suspicious polyps, it looked like I had cancer. At this stage, we all believed it was likely to be stage 1 or possibly stage 2 cancer. The plan was to remove a section of the sigmoid colon and 14 lymph nodes. At the surgery appointment, the specialist said we'd need to schedule the operation for two weeks' time. I said that we'd have to postpone it as I was going to Italy with my husband and our daughter Emma on a holiday that had been years in the making. We left the meeting that day in high spirits. Our Italy trip was only weeks away and the surgery and estimated recovery time seemed relatively straightforward. Rome, Venice, Florence, Sorrento, and the Amalfi Coast were amazing. We arrived home refreshed, tanned and relaxed and in a good headspace to cope with what was to come. A few days before surgery, I was sent for an MRI to double-check something that they had seen on my liver in a previous scan. Prepped and ready to go — still feeling good — the MRI results came back the morning of surgery. There was a lesion on my liver. Although it was not confirmed by pathology until later, in my heart, I knew straight away that I had gone from possibly stage 2 (at the worst) to stage 4 metastatic cancer. I had no time to process this and went into theatre knowing that my husband and daughter had no idea of the challenges we were about to face. This surgery, that was meant to take six hours, took 10 as they also had to remove a quarter of my liver. And then came the news that I would be starting 12 rounds of chemotherapy. No one can really prepare you for chemotherapy. The chemotherapy process itself and its side effects were tough — including neuropathy (nerve damage and pain) and neutropenia (an abnormally low count of white blood cells). The pain would be triggered from even touching the kitchen bench or turning on the tap, but I challenged myself to work out different ways of managing it. Wearing gloves and using elbows became well-honed skills. Some days were unbearably painful; the sheer lack of energy and strength to get up each day and endure the side effects was difficult. Almost three-quarters of the way through treatment, I got a chest infection and bilateral blood clots in my lungs. This set back my recovery and forced me to rest much more. I would really listen to my body and rest when I was struggling with the physical symptoms. I would think about all the things I have to be grateful for in my life. I could still cook each day, catch up on all the shows I never had time for before, and appreciate the beauty of the sunrise. Mentally, I felt strong and kept a positive outlook. Focusing one day at a time would help me get through it. I don't have extended family in Australia, so my friends are a true extension of my family. Without my dear friends Noeline, Helen and my second mum Millie, who I call Aunty, I would have been a recluse during treatment. They insisted on taking me to my appointments so I would never be alone. We'd also often go to the beach or park to walk, enjoy the sea air, sit and talk. Just being out in nature gave me the strength to keep fighting. Without the unwavering support and love of my family and core group of friends, my journey would be so much harder. It's with absolute joy I say that as of 19 May of this year, I am officially in remission. We will continue to monitor every three months, but for now, the treatment has worked. Being 'cancer-free' does not mean I am out of the woods. Anyone facing stage 4 cancer would also know this. It means that in this moment, I can focus on healing, recovering and enjoying the little things in life. I haven't been able to return to work but am now able to take my dogs out for walks twice a day now, which is something I couldn't muster before. We're also planning another trip to Europe next year — this time to Amsterdam. Going through cancer treatment in my 50th year made me realise you just don't know when your time is up. So, enjoy it and don't get bogged down in what you can't control. I now might be clicking, clacking and cracking as I roll out of bed each day. But it's an extra day I once might not have had. Your stories have shaped SBS for half a century. Together, we're just getting started. Join us as we celebrate 50 years of belonging on our SBS50 portal and SBS50 content hub . Share this with family and friends
Daily Mail
06-06-2025
- Business
- Daily Mail
Daddy duty! The Bachelor's Sam Wood is every inch the doting father as he juggles his three young daughters during an outing in Melbourne
Sam Wood effortlessly juggled daddy duties during an outing with his three daughters this week. The former Bachelor star was every inch the doting father as he guided the youngsters - Willow, seven, Charlie, five, and Harper, two - down a busy street in Richmond. The clan all held hands as they enjoyed a fun day out at the shops. The Bachelor star, 44, looked relaxed and stylish in an all-black ensemble, wearing a cosy jumper paired with matching tracksuit pants that perfectly complemented his salt-and-pepper hair. He completed his casual look with crisp white runners and sunglasses casually tucked into his jumper. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. His wife Snezana was not present during the outing. Sam recently returned from New York where he was visiting the couple's eldest daughter Evie, 19, who is living in the US. The loved-up pair, who are still going strong nine years after meeting and falling in love on The Bachelor, are reportedly eyeing off a glorious mansion in one of Melbourne's most sought after postcodes. Real estate insiders say the hunky reality star and his wife have already laid out an eye-watering $14million for the sprawling pad. Located in seaside Brighton, 14kms from the CBD, the beautiful vintage multi-level estate boasts six-bedrooms, a pool and expansive gardens. However, the Herald Sun reported that the genetically-blessed pair have yet to seal the deal on the trophy home. Now a business mogul, Sam has built an multimillion dollar empire. In 2022 he sold his fitness program - 28 by Sam Wood - to genetics group myDNA for $71million. The entrepreneur continues to invest in the company and holds a five per cent stake. He has also amassed a $10 million real estate portfolio, including a $4 million home in Elsternwick which he shares with his family. Sam made his entry into the property market back in 2014, when he purchased a two bedroom 1728 square metre unit in Carnegie's Koornang Road for $477,500. In April, Sam revealed intimate details about his marriage to Snezana He said that the couple turned to therapy to work on their communication skills. In a revealing confession, the fitness entrepreneur said the pair were prone to 'petty rows' that left them 'agitated'. 'People hear couples counselling, marriage counselling, and they think it's doom and gloom, but it's actually about learning communication techniques,' the father-of-four said on an episode of Mamamia's This Glorious Mess podcast.
Daily Mail
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
The Bachelor's Sam Wood reveals secret behind his success in New York street interview - as fans notice one very Aussie detail in his cameo
Sam Wood has paid a touching tribute to his wife Snezana in an impromptu interview on the streets of New York City. The 44-year-old former star of The Bachelor was spotted and stopped by a rogue TikTok interviewer while crossing the street. In a video shared to the Confidence Heist account on Sunday, an American content creator picked the reality TV veteran out of the crowd to interview based on his 'confident' demeanour. 'Excuse me sir, you look really confident. What makes you confident?' host David Carmi asked Sam. In the video, Sam is seen strutting over a pedestrian crossing in an oversized T-shirt, flaunting his tanned limbs in a pair of breezy pair of white shorts, and finishing his outerwear look with the toe-baring Australian staple. Australian followers of the popular account were quick to identify Sam in the comments section and to throw in their two cents—with many pointing out that wearing thongs in New York would ooze confidence from an American point of view. 'I think the thing is, when you've been there and done that, you build confidence in layers,' the media personality turned multimillionaire entrepreneur answered. 'And sometimes when you throw yourself in the deep end, and that works out well, you do it again and again. 'I threw myself in the deep end 10 years ago and it all worked out beautifully. It's helped me ever since.' 'I could tell he was Aussie before he spoke,' one user commented, while an American fan enthused, 'Bro rocking flip flops in NYC is fire.' 'I did not realise Sam Wood was now a silver fox! What a vibe,' the top comment reads. The father-of-four was asked how he felt when he first decided to take a big risk. 'It was very scary,' Sam said, indirectly referencing his time as The Bachelor. 'But when you do it, and it works out well, then you say yes moving forward along the way. And now, when opportunities present [themselves to me], I say yes.' 'Was there something you have achieved that made your mental health better?' Carmi asked him. 'Yeah lots of things. It's all changed since meeting my wife,' Sam said. 'Meeting my wife. Having kids. Having a family. Having business success... It all stemmed from meeting my wife. She's been the difference.' 'Have you learned something about yourself from being a dad?' Carmi pressed. 'You learn what is truly important,' Sam said. 'It changes your perspective on everything. It gives you a totally different reason for being and the materialistic s*** doesn't matter.' Several fans flocked to the comments section to say that Sam had every reason to be confident. 'I remember him on the Bachelor. The moment he saw Snezana embrace her daughter he had a look of deep love and appreciation on his face,' one fan said. 'BEING WORTH 49 MILLION HELPS,' another user commented on the video.. 'Sold his business for $71M I would also be pretty confident and unbothered,' another added. Sam made his fortune when he sold his fitness program - 28 by Sam Wood - in 2022 to genetics group myDNA for $71million. The strapping business mogul continues to invest in the company and holds a five per cent stake. He has also amassed a $10 million real estate portfolio, including a $4million home in Elsternwick which he shares with his family. Sam rose to fame on dating reality TV show The Bachelor alongside his now-wife Snezana, and they are one of the show's biggest success stories. Sam gave his final rose to Snezana (nee Markoski) in the 2015 finale and just six months into their relationship, he got down on one knee and proposed. Nine years later, the golden couple are still going strong and live together in Melbourne with their younger children - Willow, seven, Charlie, five, and Harper, two. Sam has been in New York for the past week visiting the couple's eldest daughter Evie, 19, who is living in the US. 'Yankees, Knicks, Ricky, Denzel, great friends and most importantly a week of Evie laughs in this great city,' the proud dad captioned a carousel of happy snaps posted to Instagram.
