Suvechha Sarkar
In the realm of reality television, finding one’s true soulmate might seem to be a stretch for some individuals. However, Lifetime’s ‘Married at First Sight’ has not given up on its quest to bring couples together based on expert matchmaking in the hope that they will find their forever partner. In season 14, Noi Phommasak and Steve Moy met each other at the altar for the first time. While the initial days of their journey together were full of genuine affection and shared optimism about the future together, the differences and challenges slowly started emerging, keeping the viewers intrigued throughout their time on the show.
Noi and Steve Had Undeniable Chemistry Before the Differences Took Over
From the moment Noi and Steve laid their eyes on each other, it was an instant moment of connection, and the pair was completely smitten with their partners. With flawless intimacy, their union was nothing short of a match made in heaven. Even their honeymoon in Puerto Rico was evidence of their joy and connection, but it also highlighted their fundamental differences in terms of their life goals. However, the troubles were not far behind. One of the primary reasons for tensions between them was Steve’s employment status. Before joining the show, he had recently left his job and developed a more spontaneous lifestyle where he was relying on his savings and freelance opportunities.
However, Noi preferred stability and proper planning for the future, which was a problem due to her partner’s reluctance to seek full-time employment. Another point of contention between the couple was her tendency to express her feelings and frustrations online without addressing them privately with her partner. Irrespective of these hurdles, their bond was filled with playful banters, and they were willing to understand each other’s perspectives. Keeping the positive in mind and determined to continue navigating their marriage together, they said yes to each other on Decision Day.
Noi and Steve Ended up Separating Six Months After the Decision Day
From the moment Noi and Steve laid their eyes on each other, it was an instant moment of connection, and the pair was completely smitten with their partners. With flawless intimacy, their union was nothing short of a match made in heaven. Even their honeymoon in Puerto Rico was evidence of their joy and connection, but it also highlighted their fundamental differences in terms of their life goals. One of the major factors behind their strained relationship was Steve’s employment status. Before his appearance on the show, he had recently left his job and developed a more spontaneous lifestyle where he relied on his savings and freelance.
On the other hand, Noi preferred stability and prior planning, which soon turned out to be a problem due to her partner’s reluctance to seek full-time employment. Irrespective of hurdles, their bond was filled with playful banters, and they were willing to understand each other’s perspectives. Keeping the positive in mind and determined to continue navigating their marriage together, they said yes to each other on Decision Day.
Noi is a Social Media Influencer Living a Blessed Life With Her Partner Today
During Noi’s time on the show, she worked as a Talent Acquisition Coordinator at Simpson Gumpertz & Heger Inc. and served there until September 2023. Following that, the Minnesota native moved on to work as a Candidate Experience Specialist at MassMutual till May 2024. She has been working as a Talent Access Coordinator at Shark Ninja since June of the same year and has been simultaneously focusing on growing her social media as a content creator. With over 55K followers on Instagram, Noi shares content on lifestyle, travel tips, and sneak peeks into her world. She has involved herself in brand collaborations and promotions, with the notable ones being her paid partnership with the dating app Tawkify in March 2024, the Filterbaby Skincare Faucet Filter promotion in June 2024, and the La Roche-Posay PR package that she received in February 2025.
The TV personality also took her first brand trip for Ryan Porter and Candier candles in April 2024. Besides these, Noi also has her LTK account, where she showcases her fashion choices, and an Amazon storefront, which consists of her favorite finds on the website. Apart from her professional endeavors, she is currently dating the man of her dreams, Vijal Patel, and the dreamy couple often spends their time going on beautiful dinner dates, traveling together, and capturing beautiful memories. She first announced her relationship in July 2024, when the duo stood side-by-side, looking at each other flirtatiously at her best friend, Supraja’s wedding.
Noi is also very close to her family and often spends time with them, whether it be during family functions or on Christmas Eve. She makes sure to voice her parent’s immigrant struggles from a refugee camp to her current hometown and always appreciates them. She also fosters a close bond with her cousins. However, she faced one of the biggest heartbreaks, plunging her into grief when her beloved furry pet dog, Sushi, passed away on August 13, 2022. When the TV star is not indulging in her professional or personal life, she loves to set out to travel, which is documented throughout her social media. Noi has traveled to the picturesque locations of the Azores, Arethusa Falls, Cartagena, Columbia, and many more.
Steve is Now Also an Author, Basking in the Bliss of a Loving Relationship
Following Steve’s time on the show, he focused on personal growth and his new ventures. At the time, he was working as a Sales Engineer and started exploring if he should stay in touch with the tech field and how far the job could go. The reality TV personality also launched a podcast on YouTube, titled ‘Steve Moy Show’ in 2023, where his guests discuss behind-the-scenes and insights from the show. They explore creativity, entertainment, and personal growth together. From individuals such as Mike Morency to his cousin Cissy, most of the episodes feature interesting personalities as special guests. Beyond podcasting, Steve has ventured into writing and first released his book, ‘Dedication: Life, Love and Following Your Dreams’ for pre-sale in December 2022.
Additionally, in April 2024, he also revealed that his book ‘Life by Design’ became available on Amazon and spoke about the theme, which was based on life, love, and the pursuit of dreams. Steve did not back away from thanking the love of his life, Mindy Shiben, who had graciously penned the foreword in his creation. As of today, Steve is living happily with his partner, who was also a cast member in ‘MAFS’ season 10. Interestingly, she also served as one of the guests on his podcast. The duo has been totally smitten with each other since they made their relationship public in February 2023. They don’t miss a chance to spend quality time with one another on their memorable trips to San Diego Safari Park, Yosemite National Park, and the exotic beauty of Mexico. In November 2024, the two embarked on another phase of their relationship when they elatedly announced that they were finally moving in together.
Furthermore, Steve is a perfect family man and loves to spend time with his siblings, nephews, nieces, and cousins. In April 2023, he took to social media to express his loss of beloved cousin Crissy and lamented how devasted he was since he could not see her the last goodbye. The reality TV personality is also a very good friend who still makes sure to maintain his bond with his fellow male co-stars from the show. He is also close to Jasmina from his season and made the TV star on a branch catch up on their life, which makes it evident how much he values the bonds and the times this year together, despite having met on reality TV.
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