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Luke Shantz Biography
Luke Shantz is a Canadian TV personality working as a co-host of Betting on Paradise on HGTV alongside with his wife, Steph Sitt. Betting on Paradise premiered on January 7, 2025, on 9|8c on HGTV.
Luke Shantz Height
Shantz stands at a rough height of 5 feet and 7 inches.
Luke Shantz Age
Shantz is 43 years old. He was born on October 15, 1981, in Canada. He annually celebrates his birthday on October 15th.
Personal Life
Luke Shantz Family and Relatives
Shantz was born to Phil and Anne in Canada. They raised him in Grand Bend alongside his brothers Ryan, Aaron, Jordan, and Bethany. We will update this information once more details are available to the public.
Luke Shantz Spouse and Children
Shantz is a married man with two children, Mia and Luna. He tied the knot with Steph Sitt in February 2024 on a beach in Costa Rica with their daughters as flower girls. Initially, they were supposed to marry in Mexico in November 2020 but canceled their plans due to the pandemic. They have two dogs, Sunny and Stormy, which they adopted from a local Costa Rican shelter.
Mia was born on November 25, 2014, and is 10 years old. On November 25, 2024, Luke and Steph wished her a happy 10th birthday via their joint Instagram account; “Double digits, baby!… Happy 10th, my sweet, sassy star. Here’s to more moves, more moments, and more Mia magic.”
Luna was born on November 3, 2016, and is 8 years old. Luca and Steph wished her a happy 8th birthday via their Instagram account on November 3, 2024; “🎈🎂 Happy 8th birthday to our wild and wonderful Luna🌙✨…“
Prior to their marriage, they had been together for 18 years. Sitt previously worked in the hospitality industry. They met in Taiwan while they were working as English teachers at a private school. Sitt celebrates her birthday on February 15th as evidenced by his Instagram post on February 15, 2023, where he wished her a happy birthday.
Professional Life
Luke Shantz Net Worth
Shantz has garnered a net worth ranging from $100, 000 to $2 million during his successful career as a TV personality.
Luke Shantz Career
Shantz previously worked in construction and landscaping. He worked as an English teacher at a private school in Taiwan. After living in Toronto for a decade, he alongside his family relocated to Costa Rica in November 2020. They decided to move for lifestyle change during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Shantz and his wife purchased Cabinas Stefano, a run-down hotel in Jacó, Costa Rica, to refurbish. They sold their home and invested their life savings into this renovation project. Further, they mentioned Chip and Joanna Gaines as inspirations during their journey, especially during tough times when they looked for motivation from Chip’s podcast. Sitt and Luke chronicle their journey renovating the hotel on Betting on Paradise on HGTV. They got the show after a neighbor who had a connection with someone at Cineflix Productions who told them about their idea of renovating the hotel.
Movies and TV Shows
Luke Shantz Betting on Paradise
Shantz co-hosts Betting on Paradise on HGTV alongside his wife, Steph Sitt. Betting on Paradise premiered on January 7, 2025, on 9|8c on HGTV. After moving to Costa Rica, Steph and Luke took a huge leap of faith, selling their home and investing all their life savings in a renovation project of Cabinas Stefano, a run-down hotel they purchased in Jacó.
Betting on Paradise follows their journey as they revamp the motel into a luxurious boutique hotel called Hotel Amavi in Jacó, Costa Rica. Luke brings his construction and landscaping expertise while Sitt brings her hospitality expertise to the project. The show captures the ups and downs of the project including structural problems, unexpected delays, and financial pressures.
Luke Shantz Social Media
Shantz has a joint Instagram account with her husband @steph.and.luke which has over 1.3K followers. He also has an independent Instagram account @shantzy9 that has over 400 followers.