Shawn Ray Bio, Age, Spouse, Family, Net worth, Movies|TV Shows

Shawn Ray Biography

Shawn Ray is a former professional bodybuilder and author who was a yearly competitor at the Mr. Olympia competition in the late 1980s, the entire 1990s, and the early 2000s. In spite of never winning the title, Ray finished in the top 5 a record 12 straight times, with his only finish outside the top 5 coming in 1988. He won two Arnold Classic Championships.

Shawn Ray Age|Nationality

He was born on the 9th of September 1965 in Placentia, California, U.S., Ray is of American nationality and of mixed ethnicity. His birth|zodiac sign is currently not known.

Shawn Ray Height | Body Measurements

He stands at a body height of 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m) with a body weight of 205–215 lbs.
Weight 225–240 lbs.

Shawn Ray Spouse|Divorced

As of his relationship status, Shawn is a married man. He married in 2003 and welcomed his first daughter named Asia Monet into his family on 10th August 2005. Ray and his wife Kristie welcomed their second daughter, Bella Blu, on 30 April 2008.

In retirement, he has stayed involved with bodybuilding through “muscle camps,” seminars, grand openings, and as a master of ceremonies for contests. Shawn has even promoted the New York Pro contest in New York City. Asia, his first daughter, was a contestant on Abby’s Ultimate Dance Competition and made it to the finals, placing in 3rd. In addition, he is a Christian.

Shawn Ray Family

He was born to his parents Charles Marshall Ray Sr.(father) and Yvonne Ray(mother). He probably is the only kid since details about his siblings are not yet known or available. We will, however, let you know when we hear about it.

Shawn Ray Career

He was the Co-Master of Ceremonies for the 2006 and 2007 Mr. Olympia Competitions held in Las Vegas, Nevada. Shawn is the creator of the only charity fundraiser for professional bodybuilding, Vyo Tech Nutritionals presents Shawn Ray’s CHOC Hospital Golf Invitational.

Over the last two year’s with the help of other pro fitness, figure and bodybuilding champions, as well as supplement companies and magazines, he has helped raise and donate over $ 55,000.00 to the Children’s Hospital of Orange County by hosting this event annually at Black Gold Golf Club in Yorba Linda, California

He was the first professional bodybuilder to fail the drug testing at the Arnold Classic, which was when he first won the title in 1990. In 1991, He went on to win the title again. Shawn retired from competitive bodybuilding in 2001 and is now working with a shaker manufacturer company from Sweden called SmartShake. Ray placed in the top five at the Mr. Olympia competition for twelve consecutive years from 1990 to 2001, two of those being first runner-up finishes.

In 2006 and 2007, he promoted the Shawn Ray Colorado Pro/Am Classic Contest-Expo, held in Denver, Colorado. He is now a Feature Writer for Muscular Development Magazine and the Host of MD Radio and MDTV as an Interviewer. Ray is also making a video documentary called Evolution of Bodybuilding – The Movie.

In 2001, he competed in three different decades before retiring when he was 36. Even though one of the most frequent competitors in the Mr. Olympia show, the winner’s title eluded him for his entire career. He was a Top 5 Mr. Olympia Finalist for 12 Consecutive Years, a feat no other bodybuilder has duplicated.

Ray beat every competitor he met on stage at least once, during his entire career with the exception of 8-Time Mr. Olympia Lee Haney and 6-Time Mr. Olympia Dorian Yates. At 5’7″, 210 lbs, Ray was called a Giant Killer, having to give up at least 40 to 50 lbs and 4’5″ to three of the sport’s most prolific bodybuilders, including Lee Haney, Dorian Yates, and Ronnie Coleman

Shawn Ray Net worth

Shawn has an estimated net worth of $ 500 thousand dollars. Detailed information about his property, cars he owns, houses, luxuries are not yet available and will be updated as soon as possible.

Mr. Olympia contest history

Ray competed in three different decades before retiring at age 36 in 2001. Although one of the most frequent competitors in the Mr. Olympia show, the winner’s title eluded him for his entire career. Nevertheless, Ray was a Top 5 Mr. Olympia Finalist for 12 Consecutive Years, a feat no other bodybuilder has duplicated.

In his whole career, Ray beat every competitor he met on stage at least once, with the exception of 8-Time Mr. Olympia Lee Haney and 6-Time Mr. Olympia Dorian Yates. At 5’7″, 210 lbs, Ray was called a Giant Killer, having to give up at least 40 to 50 lbs and 4–5″ to three of the sport’s most prolific bodybuilders, including Lee Haney, Dorian Yates, and Ronnie Coleman.

Shawn Ray Achievements

He is mentioned in The New Encyclopedia of Modern Bodybuilding by Bill Dobbins and Arnold Schwarzenegger. Ray also wrote a book about how to become a bodybuilder, named The Shawn Ray Way. Ray has appeared on more Flex Magazine covers than any bodybuilder in history and has also featured in many fitness and bodybuilding magazines worldwide. He was a co-host on Flex Magazine Workout on ESPN for 5 years as well as hosting bodybuilding competitions for ESPN as a commentator for 8 years.

Shawn Ray Retirement

Shawn retired from competitive bodybuilding in 2001, at the age of 36, after his last Mr.Olympia appearance where he placed 4th. As from his retirement, he put effort into other areas of his life, one of them being writing – he published his book on how to become a bodybuilder. He also guest-starred in several known TV Shows, along with being a cover model for numerous worldwide-known magazines, and released a DVD series.

Shawn Ray Training Philosophy

When it comes to his training philosophy, Shawn was always changing his workouts during the years as he believed in using a variety of training methods. He is known for adapting Weider principles to his training regimen, which helped him bulk up and later fine-tune his details for the stage.

Shawn Ray Nutrition

Shawn always liked to eat clean, even in the offseason. He would usually just up his calorie intake during that time, while still eating healthily, and occasionally allowing himself a cheat meal.

Meal Plan

During his prime, Shawn’s diet looked something like this:

6 AM – 10 egg whites, 3 yolks, large oatmeal, ground beef, whole-wheat toast.
9 AM – New York steaks, baked potato, nuts.
12 PM – 3 large chicken breasts, steamed rice, almonds.
3 PM – 1lb ground beef, pasta, mushrooms, peppers, etc.
6 PM – 12 egg whites, 1 yolk, oatmeal with banana or strawberries.
9 PM – 2 slices whole wheat bread with jelly & peanut butter.

Shawn Ray Movies|TV Shows

–  Raising Asia
–  The Battle for the Olympia I: 1996
–  The Battle for the Olympia IV: 1999
–  Battle for the Olympia V: 2000
–  Battle for the Olympia VI: 2001
–  The Battle for the Olympia III: 1998

Shawn Ray Trivia

He signed his first professional bodybuilding contract in 1988. He wrote a book called The Shawn Ray Way and has appeared in numerous documentaries and publications. His best Mr. Olympia finish came in 1994 when he came in second to six-time Mr. Olympia Dorian Yates. Shawn wrote a book about how to become a bodybuilder, named The Shawn Ray Way. He has also featured in many fitness and bodybuilding magazines worldwide.

Shawn Ray Titles and honors

♦   1983 California Gold Cup
♦  1984 Mr. Teenage Los Angeles (Short & Overall)
♦  1984 Teenage Mr. California
♦  1985 Teenage Mr. Orange County
♦  1985 Teenage National Championships

♦  1985 Jr. World Championships
♦  1986 Jr. National Championships 12thPlace Light heavy)
♦  1987 Mr. California (Lightheavy & Overall)
♦  1987 National Championships (Lightheavy & Overall)
♦  1990 Pro Ironman Champion

♦  1990 Arnold Classic Champion (lost title due to failing drug test)
♦  1991 Arnold Classic Champion
♦  Inducted into the IFBB Hall of Fame of professional bodybuilding in January 2007.
♦  In October 2003, El Dorado High School in Placentia, Calif. inducted Shawn into its “Football Hall of Fame” In 1983, Shawn set the school’s all-time rushing record and record for longest run from scrimmage (98 yards), both of which still stand.

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