MAFS - Season 13 - Contestants - Discussion - *Sleuthing Spoilers*

The Matchmaking Special debuts on Lifetime on Wednesday, July 7, at 8 p.m. The following week on Wednesday, July 14, the Kickoff Special offers an exclusive look at the season and a chat with insider experts.

Season 13 officially premieres on Lifetime on Wednesday, July 21, at 8 p.m. ET. Scroll through the gallery below to get to know each newlywed pair.




Zach and Michaela
Michaela, 30, is a realtor who is sick of meeting newlyweds looking to buy and still not having a partner of her own. Zack, 27, moved from Baton Rouge to Houston to find a wife and originally planned to be married by age 25.




Rachel and Jose
Rachel, 33, came from a divorced home but had a childhood filled with love and hopes she can find a partner to share her life with. Jose, 35, grew up with a hardworking middle-class family and has struggled to find someone who's looking for a long-term relationship and a family.



Johnny and Bao
Bao, 35, grew up with Vietnamese refugee parents and while she never wanted to be married, she changed her mind when turning 30. Johnny, 35, was raised by his single mother in Houston and has spent years dating unsuccessfully.



Gil and Myrla
Myrla, 34, is a leadership coach who is ready to fully trust the experts. Gil, 35, is a Colombia native looking for the American dream.



Brett and Ryan
Born in New Jersey, Brett, 33, is a longtime fan of the show and a true romantic hoping to finally find The One. Ryan, 35, is from a small town in Texas and is very close to his family. He's ready to be a young, active father as soon as possible.

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