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Dina Manzo
Born
Dina Laurita

March 7, 1972
Brooklyn, New York City, New York
NationalityAmerican
Occupations
  • Television personality
  • entrepreneur
Years active2007–present
Spouse
Tommy Manzo
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(m. 2007⁠–⁠2016)​
Children1
Relatives
Websitehttp://www.dinamanzo.com

Dina Manzo is an American television personality and entrepreneur. She is most known for appearing on The Real Housewives of New Jersey and her own party-planning television series Dina's Party.

Career

Born in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, the youngest of 11 children, Manzo at age 6 moved with her family to New Jersey.[1] In 2007, Manzo and her then husband appeared in an episode of VH1's My Fabulous Wedding.[2] In 2009, Manzo appeared in the first two seasons of The Real Housewives of New Jersey, a reality series focusing on a group of women living in New Jersey, before departing.[3][4][5] In 2014, Manzo returned for the sixth season.[6] In 2015, Manzo departed the series due to relocating to California.[7] In 2011, Manzo hosted the party-planning series Dina's Party on HGTV.[8][9] It was later cancelled after two seasons.[10]

Manzo runs Project Ladybug, a nonprofit foundation that focuses on helping children diagnosed with cancer and their families pay for medical bills and other expenses.[11][12]

In 2016, Manzo released a skincare product line titled Glow by Dina.[13][14]

Personal life

Manzo has appeared on The Real Housewives of New Jersey alongside her sibling Caroline Manzo, brother Chris Laurita, and sister-in-law Jacqueline Laurita.[15] Manzo has one daughter, Lexi Ioannou, born January 25, 1996.[16][17] In October 2012, Manzo separated from her then husband Tommy Manzo.[18][19] In February 2016, their divorce was finalized.[20]

Manzo is close friends with former co-star Teresa Giudice.[21] Manzo is the godmother of Giudice's daughter, Audriana.[22]

In May 2017, Manzo and her boyfriend Dave Cantin were the victims of a robbery at her home.[23][24]

References

  1. ^ "Dina Manzo". Bravo. Retrieved May 15, 2017.
  2. ^ Leffler, Samantha (February 7, 2013). "Watch Dina Manzo's Wedding to Tommy Manzo (Video)". WetPaint.com. Retrieved January 4, 2017.
  3. ^ "A New Real Housewives Of New Jersey Cast Member Revealed!". Radar Online. September 2, 2010. Retrieved January 4, 2017.
  4. ^ "Dina Manzo: Why I Left 'Real Housewives'". OK! Magazine. June 17, 2010. Retrieved January 4, 2017.
  5. ^ "Play At Your Own Risk". Bravo. Retrieved January 4, 2017.
  6. ^ Lee, Esther (May 14, 2014). "Season Six Cast Revealed: Teresa Giudice Airs Legal Battle, Dina Manzo Returns, Jacqueline Laurita Is Out". Us Weekly. Wenner Media, LLC. Retrieved January 4, 2017.
  7. ^ Falzone, Diana (May 9, 2016). "Dina Manzo will not return to 'Real Housewives of NJ'". Fox News. Retrieved January 4, 2017.
  8. ^ L. Jackson, Kimberly (August 11, 2011). "'Real Housewives of New Jersey': Dina Manzo focuses on event planning and interior design with new HGTV show 'Dina's Party' and 'Design Star' guest appearance". NJ.com. Retrieved January 4, 2017.
  9. ^ "Dina's Party". HGTV. Retrieved January 4, 2017.
  10. ^ "Dina's Party". TheFutonCritic.com. Retrieved January 4, 2017.
  11. ^ Hawkins, Kayla (October 19, 2014). "What Is Dina Manzo's Project Ladybug? The 'RHONJ' Star's Charity Is More Than a Finale Setting". Bustle.com. Retrieved January 4, 2017.
  12. ^ "About Us". Project Ladybug. Retrieved January 4, 2017.
  13. ^ Daswani, Kavita (June 15, 2016). "Former 'Real Housewives of New Jersey' star Dina Manzo starts a new life in Malibu and a skin care line". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved January 4, 2017.
  14. ^ Rosenfield, Laura (April 19, 2016). "Now You Can Have Skin as Flawless as Dina Manzo's". Bravo. Retrieved January 4, 2017.
  15. ^ "About Dina". DinaManzo.com. Retrieved January 4, 2017.
  16. ^ Dobin, Marenah (July 17, 2015). "What Is Dina Manzo's Daughter Lexi Ioannou Up To? The 'RHONJ' Kid Is Truly Doing It All — Photos". Bustle.com. Retrieved January 4, 2017. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |1= (help)
  17. ^ Rosenfeld, Laura (January 26, 2017). "Dina Manzo's Daughter, Lexi, Looks Grown Up and Glam as She Turns 21". Bravo. Archived from the original on January 27, 2017. Retrieved May 15, 2017. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |1= (help); Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  18. ^ Fowler, Brandi (February 3, 2013). "Former Real Housewives of New Jersey Star Dina Manzo Splits from Husband". E! News (NBCUniversal). Retrieved January 4, 2017.
  19. ^ Manzo, Dina [@dinamanzo] (February 1, 2013). "My secret...I have been separated since October..." (Tweet). Retrieved May 15, 2017 – via Twitter.
  20. ^ Wuinn, Dave (May 10, 2016). "Dina Manzo Reveals She Fled New Jersey for L.A. After Finalizing Her Divorce – and Won't Be Back on RHONJ". People. Retrieved May 15, 2017.
  21. ^ Vena, Jocelyn (September 23, 2016). "Dina Manzo and Teresa Giudice Reunite to Celebrate Audriana's Birthday". Bravo. Retrieved January 4, 2017.
  22. ^ Corinthios, Aurelie (December 26, 2016). "Family, Fun and Games: Inside Teresa Giudice's First Christmas While Husband Joe Is in Prison". People. Retrieved January 4, 2017.
  23. ^ Thompson, Brian (May 15, 2017). "'Real Housewives of New Jersey' Star Dina Manzo, Millionaire Boyfriend Identified as Home Invasion Victims: Sources". New York City: WNBC. Retrieved May 15, 2017.
  24. ^ Hautman, Nicholas (May 15, 2017). "'Real Housewives of New Jersey' Alum Dina Manzo, Boyfriend Attacked in Home Invasion: Report". US Weekly. Retrieved May 15, 2017.
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