Daredevil Couple Behind Empire State Building Proposal Revealed as Netflix Stars

A couple who sparked global attention after a daring marriage proposal atop the Empire State Building has been identified as renowned urban climbers Angela Nikolau and Ivan Beerkus, stars of the Netflix documentary Skywalkers: A Love Story.

The pair allegedly scaled the iconic New York landmark's antenna without authorization before unfurling a banner carrying a message of peace. Moments later, Beerkus proposed to Nikolau while standing on the towering spire, creating a breathtaking yet highly controversial spectacle.

Bodycam footage released by the New York Police Department captured the moment officers from the Emergency Service Unit confronted the couple and escorted them safely back to the ground. The footage shows officers informing the pair that they were in a restricted area before taking them into custody.

Authorities said the couple remained atop the structure for approximately 30 minutes before descending. No injuries were reported during the incident.

Following their arrest, Nikolau and Beerkus were charged with multiple offences, including burglary, reckless endangerment, criminal trespass, criminal mischief, criminal tampering, and disorderly conduct.

The incident quickly gained widespread attention online, with many recognising the couple from Skywalkers: A Love Story, the Netflix documentary that chronicles their extraordinary lives as professional rooftop climbers who scale some of the world's tallest buildings without safety equipment.

Officials have stressed that the stunt was carried out without permission and was not connected to Netflix or the production of any documentary.