Nate Berkus

Nate Berkus (1971- ) is an American interior designer and decorator. He runs an interior design firm in Chicago, Nate Berkus Associates, and has been a regular guest on The Oprah Winfrey Show, on which he offers design advice to viewers.

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1971 - American - Interior design - Decorator - Chicago - The Oprah Winfrey Show

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In December 2004 Berkus and his romantic partner, photographer Fernando Bengoechea, were vacationing at a beach resort in Sri Lanka when the devastating 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami hit. While Berkus managed to survive, Bengoechea was swept into the sea and is presumed dead.

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2004 - Fernando Bengoechea - Sri Lanka - 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami

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Berkus appeared on The Oprah Winfrey Show on January 17, 2005 in order to talk about his ordeal and the loss of Bengoechea.

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January 17 - 2005

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Berkus was born in Southern California but grew up mainly in suburban Minneapolis.

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Southern California - Minneapolis

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