LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: ABC's 'The Golden Bachelor' contestant Nancy Hulkower is a sixty-year-old retired interior designer hailing from Alexandria, Virginia. She was married to prominent Washington lawyer Mark J Hulkower.
Mark was born in the Bronx, New York. He graduated from Cornell University and functioned as the editor of the law journal at Georgetown University's Law School.
He rose to prominence during his 1989-1995 tenure as an assistant US attorney responsible for the Eastern District of Virginia. He was instrumental in landing convictions in three high-profile legal battles, including the case of Marine Frank Nesbitt, who was accused of passing on state secrets to Russia.
Owing to his distinguished legal service, he was handpicked to be the Justice Department's prosecutor in the espionage case against the CIA defector Aldrich Ames and his wife.
After his public service, Mark established his own legal firm Steptoe and Johnson LLC, leading the firm's white-collar criminal defense group.
Mark died at the age of 53 in 2011 after succumbing to colon cancer. Following her husband's death, Nancy started a cancer foundation in his honor.
Nancy's current family includes her three children, who were born and raised in Alexandria. The children have consistently supported her decision to participate in the reality television show.
Apart from contributing to her cancer foundation, Nancy is known for her philanthropic activities. She regularly donates to Episcopal High School and St Paul's Episcopal Church.
What is 'The Golden Bachelor' contestant Nancy Hulkower's ideal partner type?
Nancy expects her ideal soulmate to be worthy of her trust and be confident and self-assured. After successfully raising her children, she now deserves to be showered with the same amount of love with which she has blessed her family members. She is a staunch believer in fulfilling love stories.
As a self-confessed "hopeless romantic," Nancy is eagerly anticipating finding everlasting love on the ABC show.
'The Golden Bachelor' contestant Nancy Hulkower is a Bruce Springsteen fan
Nancy is an enduring fan of Bruce Springsteen and has always been able to identify her own emotional bearings in the Boss's music.
Additionally, she enjoys playing golf and taking leisurely walks with her pet Goldendoodle, affectionately named Max.
Nancy dedicates her free time to watching college football and rom-com titles.
Who is Gerry Turner from 'The Golden Bachelor'
Gerry Turner is the 72-year-old golden bachelor who signed up to find his perfect partner from amongst a group of twenty-two mature female contestants.
The ABC show will meticulously chronicle Gerry's endeavor to give his love life a second chance following the death of his wife, Toni. Meanwhile, the female contestants will continue to vie for his love and attention.
When and where does 'The Golden Bachelor' premiere?
'The Golden Bachelor' can be viewed by tuning in to ABC on Thursday, September 28 at 8 pm ET.
The episodes will be available for streaming the following day on Hulu.
