João Franco Bio, Wiki
João Franco is a Zimbabwean TV Personality, Yacht Captain, and Second Officer known for recently appearing in Season 4 of the Bravo reality show “Below Deck Down Under”. He appears on the show as a 2nd Officer. Franco is also well-known for starring in Season 2 of the same show, as well as other shows like “Below Deck Mediterranean”, “The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City”, “BravoCon Live with Andy Cohen”, and “Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen”. He has over 8 years of experience in the yachting industry, and he is also a licensed yacht captain.
João Franco Age
Franco is 36 years old as of 2025. He was born on April 30, 1990, in Harare, Zimbabwe. Therefore, he celebrates his birthday every year on the 30th of April.
João Franco Height/Measurements
Franco stands at an approximate height of 6 feet 0 inches.
João Franco Net Worth
In Franco’s career as a TV Personality, Yacht Captain, and Second Officer, he has been able to accumulate a net worth ranging between $100K and $300K.
João Franco Parents and Siblings
Born and raised in Harare, Zimbabwe, Harris manages to keep information regarding his parents and whether or not he has any siblings away from the limelight. An update of his family information will be done when available.
João Franco Spouse | Ex-Girlfriend
Franco is in a long-term relationship with a lady called Domi Tiesi. They first met on Tinder and started their relationship in June 2022. The duo has had ups and downs – Franco shared in October 2025 that they split up, but later on, they reconciled. When Franco was in season 3 of the show “Below Deck Mediterranean”, he was dating a lady called Michelle Dicu, but they broke up due to distance in the year 2021. Franco also had a brief relationship with Chef Tzarina Mace-Ralph in season 2 of “Below Deck Down Under”.
João Franco Below Deck Down Under SN 4
Franco has recently starred in Season 4 of the Bravo TV reality television series “Below Deck Down Under”, which premiered on February 2, 2026. He is one of the returning cast members, and he appears as the 2nd Officer on the Yacht Katina that sails across the Pacific. As the 2nd Officer, Franco helps guide the ship, stands watch on the bridge, and keeps navigation tools like charts and radar working properly. Also, Franco may handle medical supplies and help with loading or cargo tasks.
In this season, deckhand Betul Yazici runs into trouble raising the anchor – this causes frothy water and a jammed chain. Franco has to climb into a tight and dangerous space below deck to fix it. He stays calm despite the risk of dizziness and low oxygen. The crew falls nearly 1 hour behind schedule, but Franco manages to untangle the chain safely – this prevents a bigger problem and keeps the charter on track.
The series “Below Deck Down Under” follows a superyacht crew in Australia’s Whitsunday Islands near the Great Barrier Reef. It captures the tough work of serving wealthy guests and the stunning scenery. This is all while the crew deals with conflicts, stress, and life below deck. Each charter brings new challenges, but also offers a taste of luxury and adventure that few get to see. Some of the other casts that appear in this season are;
- Jason Chambers – captain
- Ben Robinson
- Daisy Kelliher
- Mike Durrant
- Alesia Harris
- Joe Caron
- Betul Yazici
João Franco Twitter and Instagram
He is vocal on his social media accounts where he posts frequently. On his Twitter page, he has around 36.8K followers, and he has about 298K followers on Instagram.