Melissa Gorga

Melissa Gorga (born March 21, 1979) is an American reality television personality and singer. She is known for being a member of The Real Housewives of New Jersey, joining the show in its third season.

Early life and education

She was born Melissa Ann Marco in the small town Toms River, New Jersey. She is of Italian descent.^{[citation needed]}

She has attended New Jersey City University.^{[citation needed]}

Career

Gorga has appeared in over fifty episodes of the reality television series The Real Housewives of New Jersey. She has appeared on other television shows as well, usually to discuss her life as part of the series.

Melissa has parlayed her fame from Real Housewives into a minor music career. Her single, "On Display", was released on iTunes dance chart selections on August 13, 2011^[1] to mixed critical reviews. Gorga has stated that she continues to work on her music and has released several new singles, which have been previewed on several season four episodes, as well as a four-track EP. As of July 5, 2012, she has released two additional singles on iTunes: "How Many Times", released April 29, 2012,^[2] and "Rockstar", released June 10, 2012.^[3] Her fourth single "I Just Wanna" was released September 2012. Written by and featuring hip hop singer Santino Noir,^[4] "I Just Wanna" has been Melissa's most successful release, as well as her first foray into music videos.^[5]

Personal life

Melissa is married to Giuseppe "Joe" Gorga, Melissa and Joe have three children together.

Works

Television

Music
Singles:

• "On Display" - 2011
• "How Many Times" - 2012
• "Rockstar" - 2012
• "I Just Wanna" (feat. Santino Noir) - 2012
• "Never Let Me Go" - 2013

Bibliography

• Love Italian Style: The Secrets of My Hot and Happy Marriage, St. Martin's Press, 2013. ISBN 978-1250041487

References